Plaza Life of South America

Some of the most enjoyable memories on my year long journey through South America happened while sitting, reading, gazing, listening, talking, zoning out or all of the above in a town’s plaza. Whether it was the fullness of trees and detailed flower structures sprouting around, artisans hanging out and conversing among themselves, actors performing skits to an encircling crowd of pedestrians, or permanent chess boards... [Read more]

More Medillin with Flowers (video podcast)

Jason Fitzpatrick comes through with the scents and sensations of the Festival of Flowers in Medillin, Colombia. In this video Jason shows off the flowers, pretty girls, larges crowds, traditional dances, classic faces and some surprising humor from our narrator, Jason — who know!? A lot has changed in the recent years in Colombia making it again a worthwhile travel destination.

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The Flowers of Medellin

I recently traveled to Medellin, Colombia for the Festival of Flowers. Medellin is going through an exciting time of change and prosperity. As always, I brought... [Read more]

Miraculous Medellin

It’s hard to forget the images of burnt ruined buildings and assassination victims... [Read more]

Simple Pleasures In Foreign Lands

The French have a word for people watchers “Flaneur.” I’ve always liked that word, and definitely consider my self to be one. Its funny to me that one of my favorite things to do when I travel is something I do almost every day here in the Los Angeles. Find a cafe or coffee shop, sit and just take everything in. I’m not denying that a big part of this is my huge caffeine addiction, but truth be... [Read more]

Traveling in Colombia!…?

This past June, my assignment was to evaluate Colombia’s tourist potential. Knowing only of the country as a land soiled by conflict,... [Read more]