Bogota, Colombia, often called the Athens of South America, has plenty to offer business travelers and tourists alike. Named UNESCO City of Music for 2013, Bogota is home to international jazz and theater festivals and an exciting national music scene. Visiting modern Bogota offers the chance to discover world-famous museums, breathe in the irresistible smell…
Drinking in…Cartagena
Cartagena, a Caribbean city on the Colombian coast, was declared a UNESCO site due to its fascinating history and enthralls visitors with flower covered balconies, quaint museums and a thriving dining scene. Evenings in Cartagena are a special time. Night falls and the lights twinkle on throughout the cobblestone streets, illuminating the centuries-old churches, plazas…
Tastes of Cartagena
Cartagena is considered to have some of the best dining options in the Caribbean, frequently mentioned in the travel guides of Bon Appétit, New York Times, Condé Nast and others. Sometimes, though, we just need a morning coffee to wake us up, a bite to eat as we rush from one museum to another, or…
Vivir a lo italiano en Manhattan
Eataly: el mercado artesanal de gastronomía italiana más grande del mundo. Aquí los elementos de un mercado abierto europea se unen con un centro de aprendizaje para crear un espacio de inspiración y creatividad. Visitar Eataly es vivir a lo italiano, con toda la energía y entusiasmo que eso implica. Esta es una tienda con…
Portfolio
kp Attman’s published clips Here are links to some of my published articles. In English… Insider’s Guide to Bogota – CNN guide to Bogota Getting a Piece of Cartagena – Investment in Cartagena Taste of Home – In search of the best bagles in Bogota Colombian Cultural Heritage – UNESCO sites in Colombia Da Quei Matti – Pizza cooked to perfection…
Potatoes, Peppers and Corn at a Colombian market
Corn, peppers and potatoes are staples of many Latin American diets, and Colombia is no exception. During a recent visit to the Palo Quemado market in Bogota, I found some interesting variations of basic ingredients I thought I knew plenty about. This corn is missing a few teeth…. But husked and cleaned… and then ground…….
Off to the market – a Colombian experience in Palo Quemado
Palo Quemado, a large market in Bogota where you can buy meats, fish, veggies, fruit, flowers, beans, rice, seeds, coffee… and anything else you can think of (and many things you’d never imagined). Join me for the tour… A good place to start the morning – the intoxicating smell of fresh bread led me here….
A Restaurant Called Abasto
The facade is plain white and the blue letters simple. Abasto. As in, going to the store. We step in the restaurant and the first thing we’re hit with is the sight of some crumble-topped muffins which are just gorgeous. I hadn’t actually been hungry before that moment but quickly got hungry. Since we were…
Finding Quinoa and Kamut in Bogota
Need a salad fix in Bogota? Looking for lots of unusual grains like quinoa and kamut, delicious tastes, all vegetarian (almost vegan)? Crepes and Waffles is my favorite spot. I love these carrots and zucchini, with a delicate taste of herbs. There are plenty of choices to fulfill any vegetarian’s heart. Pickled veggies… And grains such as quinoa, kamut, barley, and…
Getting a Piece of Cartagena
Colombia’s tourism magnet, Cartagena is a hot place for investment. But what should be kept in mind when considering buying a piece of the action? Read about investing in Cartagena in The City Paper.
French Connection in Bogota
A new restaurant adventure started by a young couple in Zona G, Bogota, shows that wholesouled work and a creative attitude are the secrets of success. Read more about Grazia in this article from The City Paper.
In Search of Vitamins in the Dominican Republic
Looking for a truly Dominican rum experience? Read about these unforgettable cafés and restaurants in Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic in this article published in Societe Perrier. Drinking in…Santo Domingo
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