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Random Acts of Kindness While On the Road

As we get nearer to Christmas, it’s easy to reflect on all that’s happened in 2016 and get a little bit down about the state of things. That’s why I found it quite refreshing when saw on a couple of FB groups threads from seasoned travellers who have experienced a random act of kindness they’ve experienced whilst on the road.

It’s important to remember the little things, particularly after the last year, and especially at Christmas time.  Enjoy!

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9 Things To Do in Salento, Colombia

On the surface, Salento is just like a dozen other colonial towns in Colombia; it has colourful buildings, a large town square and, of course, the obligatory church. However, the main route between Cali and Bogota which used to pass through Salento was diverted, meaning the town didn’t develop as quickly as others in the Quindio region.

This gave Salento the opportunity to evolve into a a thriving community of craftsmen and artisans as well as remaining one of the regions most prolific coffee producers. (more…)

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The Place Beyond the Palms: Cocora Valley, Salento, Colombia

The remarkable Cocora Valley is one of the main reasons why so many tourists flock to Salento (as well as the coffee!). The valley is part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park and is the principal location of the national tree, and symbol of Colombia, the Quindío wax palm, as well as a wide variety of other flora and fauna (some endangered), all of which are protected under the area’s National Park status. (more…)

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