The small coffee producing town of La Celia is located in the mountains of Colombia’s department of Risaralda. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
The Ihlamur Pavilion (Ihlamur Kasrı) is an Ottoman imperial pavilion in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Şişli district in a valley between Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı.
Rionegro is mostly known as the city where Medellín’s international airport is located, but there’s more to it than that. We decided to stop by and check it out before a flight to Bogotá.
Tomtom is an area just off Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s worth taking a short detour to explore the historic landmarks.
Pijao is the perfect destination if you’re looking to go off the beaten path in Colombia’s Coffee Region.
Nappanee is a town in the heart of Indiana’s Amish country. The main attraction is Amish Acres, but it’s nice to stop in the small downtown. (NOTE: Amish Acres closed at the end of 2019 and reopened on May 15, 2020, as The Barns at Nappanee.)
In Colombia’s coffee region, people get around by bus, motorcycle, and private vehicles, but one mode of transportation sticks out above the rest – the Jeep Willys. It’s not just a loud vehicle rumbling down the road, it’s an important Colombian cultural icon.
Do you ever wonder what really goes into making your morning cup of coffee? It’s not something most people think twice about. Living in Colombia, one of the top coffee producers in the world, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to make a simple cup of coffee. For many people, coffee isn’t just a refreshing hot drink. It’s their livelihood, culture, and much more.
While Martin stayed back in Salt Lake City to catch up on some work, Gönül and I headed north of the city for the day. Our first stop was in Ogden for a quick look around.