Colombia’s Petro Kicks Off Middle East Trip to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has embarked on a new tour of the Middle East that will take him to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia. The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has embarked on a new...

Gustavo Petro’s Ex-Foreign Minister Files Criminal Complaint Against The Colombian President WIth US Attorney General

Álvaro Leyva Durán, Colombia’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has filed a criminal complaint in the United States with US Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The newly revealed document, dated September 25, 2025, from Bogotá, requests an...

Disney parade drama ends with tourist banned for life

A woman was arrested at Disney's Magic Kingdom and banned from all Disney properties. A tourist's visit to Disney World took a dramatic turn when a fight for parade viewing space ended in handcuffs and a lifetime ban. Martha Lucia...

Cartagena: Colombia’s Underrated Gem For Birdwatching

Colombia's Bolívar Department is home to the National Aviary of Colombia, an institution that's home to well over 100 bird species. getty Home to more avian species than any other country, Colombia is a veritable paradise for birdwatchers, drawing...

South Africa Is a Confirmed Criminal & Mafia State - Only Second to Colombia!

In every community setting across South Africa, the dominant conversation is about the criminal activities of the ANC party and government. Multiple commissions of inquiry have exposed serious acts of corruption, only for the cases to fizzle out...

These Are The Most Popular Destinations For Canadian Travelers For 2026

Best beaches in Albania and Europe. Ksamil Island on the Albanian Riviera. Drone photos of the best beaches in the world. getty Canadian travel habit have changed this year—with many Canadians opting to travel domestically or head to further-flung...

Colombian ultra low-cost carrier JetSmart authorized to compete on key Colombia-Dominican Republic routes

The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) of the Dominican Republic has authorized the Colombian ultra low-cost carrier, JetSMART Airlines, to operate new routes connecting Colombia and the Dominican Republic, a move expected to intensify competition and...

Global fertility tourism market grows

In "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste meets a Florida couple who traveled to Colombia for fertility care at a fraction of U.S. costs. The global fertility tourism market has surged by more than $50 million in the past year and is projected to...

"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad

After two years of trying to get pregnant, Maggie Quinn and Ricardo Escobar faced a financial obstacle they hadn't expected: the cost of in vitro fertilization in the United States. "It was astronomical, and you don't know how many rounds you're...

How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’

Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...

Poppy Assists Linkin Park With One of Their Biggest Hits During Colombian Show

Linkin Park set off on the South American leg of their tour on October 25, starting with a show in Bogotá, Colombia. The From Zero World Tour, in support of their recent comeback album From Zero, kicked off on September 11, 2024. The first leg...

Explore Worldwide unveils its 2026 travel trends

Adventure travel specialist Explore Worldwide has unveiled its top five predictions for travel trends in 2026. Backed by data from tens of thousands of bookings, traveller insights and industry analysis from the past 12 months, the findings point...

‘Narco-banners’ reportedly threaten Americans in vacation hot spot where cartels rule

Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The...

Shakira Returns to Colombia’s Cali Almost 2 Decades Later: ‘No Better Reunion for a Wolf Than This’

With her visit to Cali, Colombia, Oct. 25-26, Shakira‘s concerts were the biggest in the city in recent years. As part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, the Barranquilla-born artist transformed the Pascual Guerrero Stadium into a massive...

Tears on the Bridge: Seventeen Colombians Walk Home from Venezuelan Prisons

The morning air over Cúcuta smelled of river dust and redemption. Across the Atanasio Girardot Bridge, seventeen Colombians stepped back into their country after months—some more than a year—locked in Venezuelan prisons. The crossing was slow,...

Who was Alicia Stone? NYPD detective, 40, tragically dies after receiving butt lift procedure in Colombia

An NYPD detective and mom of three died a week after she received a butt lift and liposuction procedure in Colombia. After the tragic death of Det. Alicia Stone, her husband is seeking an investigation, as reported by the New York Post. NYPD...

‘Cafes de Colombia Expo 2025’, Latin America’s Premier Coffee Fair, Returned to Bogota

At “Cafes de Colombia Expo 2025,” Latin America’s main coffee fair returned to Bogota, highlighting its educational role. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. The Corferias convention center in Bogota, Colombia’s capital, became the...

Drug boats carrying Colombian cocaine to the US use Pacific route more than the Caribbean one

This past Wednesday’s military attacks against two alleged drug boats in the Pacific Ocean, near the Colombian coast, mark a new chapter in the United States’ maritime offensive in the region. Since September, the Donald Trump administration has...

Lonely Planet Reveals Its Best in Travel 2026 List

As 2025 draws to a close, Lonely Planet has unveiled its highly anticipated Best in Travel 2026 guide, spotlighting the world’s most exciting destinations and unforgettable experiences for the year ahead. For many travellers, trip planning begins...

Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest...