From Recovery to Empowerment: Mary’s Journey with Community Tourism in Medellín

by Kagumu | Jan 28, 2026

Upon witnessing the negative impacts of overtourism, we decided in 2024 to stop taking groups to one of the most popular tourism destinations in Colombia. The idea to avoid Comuna 13 – a neighbourhood in Colombia’s second biggest city Medellin –...

5 Magical Colombian Hotels That are Doing Their Bit for Sustainability

by Bernie Coote | Dec 2, 2025

Author Bernie Coote | Posted on November 11 Our providers are a core part of what makes our itineraries so special, from knowledgeable local guides and inspiring project leaders to magical hotels who are doing their bit to reduce their impact, support local industry,...

Which Countries Make It Easy for Learning Spanish?

by Tina | Nov 12, 2025

Author Tina Salcedo | Published on November 12th, 2025 Learning Spanish is much more than mastering verbs or pronunciation, especially because the language takes on a different flavor in every country.  That’s why an increasing number of educators are looking toward...

The Scary Truths of Traveling: What Massive Tourism Doesn’t Want You to See

by Tina | Oct 28, 2025

Author Tina Salcedo | Posted on October 28 2025 [Updated March 30 2026] Hot on the heels of COVID-19, a new pandemic has been sweeping the globe, and its name is overtourism. While news headlines often speak of overtourism harming communities, we want to share a...

7 Great Ideas to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

by Simon Kagumu | Aug 15, 2025

Author Simon Willis | Published on November 10, 2025 (updated January 8, 2026) Hispanic Heritage Month provides the perfect opportunity for businesses and academic institutions to honor and engage with the rich, diverse cultures of Hispanic and Latin American...