Colombia Overnight Leather Bag

Advantages: People,Food, Scenery,Weather
Disadvantages: Theives

...I have been to colombia about 6 times, and i wish more people would visit this country, the country is immediety associated with kidnapping and drugs, but why does the news never meantion the beauty that is in this country? the mountains, the fauna, the people... There are many things to do and see in colombia from Bogota , which is a typical city - i recomend visits to the gold museam, simon bolivas house and monstarate (wheather you hike up - i did it and i did not have any problems, but best to go with people who know the way or on sundays when many people go up, or take the lift) to travelling to the cost of Cartengena and Santa Marta which have beautiful views and lovely climate, trips to san Agustin are always worthwhile to learn about pre-colombian history. The food is wonderful and cheap , and you get complete meals started... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: diverse, stunning, peaceful, cheap, friendly, coffee, climate
Disadvantages: language barriers, long bus journeys

...My name is Jonathan, I am a 21 year old student at Warwick, I went to Colombia in the summer of 2006, and wanted to share a little bit of it... First of all, it was of little surprise to me that Colombia has had just five reviews on the country in general. This can probably be accounted by the fact that when you take one look at the foreign office website, all but a handful of Colombian provinces are blacked out as "no go zones." Whether feeling adventurous or just plain stupid as some would claim, I chose to kindly ignore this advice, and venture out to what has now become one of my favourite countries in the world, and despite my age, I have been to over 30 countries across all the continents. My journey in Colombia began on the caribbean coast and ended on the border to Ecuador, where my travels continued down the West coast... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Everything you need for an overnight stay.
Disadvantages: None.

...[[[[[[[[ Express by Holiday Inn ]]]]]]]] Wheelwright Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HX Tel: +44 (0)1332388000 Fax: +44 (0)1332388038 Cost: 49 pounds per room - this includes continental breakfast. This is everything you need if you are only after a nice basic room, somewhere to shower, and breakfast. You would be pushed to spend a whole day entertaining yourself in this hotel as there are only really rooms and a T.V. lounge. No outdoor play or anything. Need to be out of room by 12 noon. Credit cards accepted: Access, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Solo, Switch and Visas. Bank cheques to value of 50 pounds only when accompanied by cheque guarantee card. Small toilet trained dogs are welcome! My family stayed here overnight on a recent trip to Alton Towers. This modern red bricked... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful