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Bogotá Fashión Week Otoño-Invierno

Se inició la semana de la moda de Bogotá con la pasarela de Cubel

El diseñador Humberto Cubides, director creativo y fundador de la marca Cubel, fue el encargado de dar inicio a la agenda de pasarelas de la sexta edición de la Bogotá Fashion Week.

Pasarela inaugural de Cubel fue un despliegue de creatividad y fusión entre lo ancestral y la tecnología. (Fuente: Revista Semana)

El 10 de mayo nos dirigíamos muy ansiosas y entusiasmadas a la sexta edición de la Bogotá Fashion Week, realizada en el Centro de Convenciones Ágora. El reconocido diseñador Humberto Cubides fue el encargado de deslumbrarnos con su propuesta que celebra la artesanía y la ancestralidad en la moda.

El desfile dio inicio con la cantante y artista performance María José Arjona, en colaboración con el dúo artístico ''Nueve Voltios'', que nos elevaron aún más la experiencia con una propuesta visual y sonora, sumergiéndonos a todos en un ambiente mágico y lleno de energía. Estuvieron con nosotras líderes del sector, celebridades, influencers, periodistas e invitados internacionales que nos reunimos para presenciar este espectáculo.

El desfile comenzó con una gran representación de las raíces prehispánicas y fusionando el estilo vanguardista con elementos artesanales.

Seguidamente empezaron los modelos a lucir la colección con una mezcla de looks femeninos y masculinos en diferentes textiles, incluyendo drill, tafetán, algodones, y alpaca. Nosotras al igual que los invitados estábamos cautivados y emocionados con los impecables diseños de Cubides. Apreciamos como intervino las mochilas en mola que se transformaron en estampados plasmados en camperas, abrigos tejidos a mano, tops y pantalones.

La paleta de colores predominante de la colección fue en tonos metalizados, negros, blancos, vinotintos y cobre. (Fuente: Instagram @cubel_official)

La colección, es titulada"Serankwa", que es un homenaje a la naturaleza y representa un viaje a través de las técnicas de tejido y bordado que estuvo desarrollada en colaboración con artesanos de Cundinamarca y mujeres bordadoras de Barbosa, Santander, su lugar de origen.

"Esta colección guarda un mensaje importante sobre la tierra, no solo como una extensión de un territorio, sino como el conjunto de elementos que la componen: las energías que han estado presentes en conexión con el ser desde lo espiritual y físico", Declaró el diseñador a la revista Nueva Mujer.

Un estilo único que combina la tradición con la visión futurista característica de la marca Cubel. (Fuente: Instagram @bogotafashionweek)

Asimismo, los procesos de estampación y las texturas que imitaban la piel de los animales nos encantaron. Fue muy gratificante para nosotras ver cómo Cubides incorporo otras técnicas para lograr texturas realistas pero preservando la sostenibilidad. Estos estampados fueron ilustrados por el talentoso artista Sebastián Mejía, que aportaron un toque de creatividad, y la joyería diseñada por Paula Mendoza y Viviana Troya complementó la visión tecnológica de la colección.

La dedicación de Cubel por la artesanía, la colaboración con comunidades indígenas y su visión innovadora de la moda fue de gran valor e hizo que todos lo que estuvimos presentes aplaudiéramos con entusiasmo su propuesta. Es más que claro que Humberto Cubides continúa demostrándonos su talento y su capacidad para crear experiencias únicas en el mundo de la moda sustentable.

Crónica escrita por Halina González

Fuentes externas

Bogotá Fashion Week 2023: Cubel, entre raíces ancestrales y tecnología textil. Revista Semana. https://www.semana.com/cultura/articulo/bogota-fashion-week-2023-cubel-entre-raices-ancestrales-y-tecnologia-textil/202305/

Se inició la Bogotá Fashion Week 2023 con la pasarela de Cubel. El Tiempo. https://www.eltiempo.com/vida/tendencias/con-la-pasarela-de-cubel-se-dio-inicio-a-bogota-fashion-week-2023-767130

Seranwka: la evolución creativa de Cubel quedó evidenciada en la apertura del Bogotá Fashion Week 2023. Nueva Mujer. https://www.nuevamujer.com/colombia/2023/05/10/serawka-la-evolucion-creativa-de-cubel-quedo-evidenciada-en-la-apertura-del-bogota-fashion-week-2023/

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10 Best Cities in the World to See Riding on Bicycle

10 Best Cities in the World to See Riding on Bicycle.Getting out on a bike and exploring a new city is a fantastic way to see how locals live. When you pedal a different route, you can also get a fresh perspective on the city’s landmarks and architecture. The Global Bicycle Index ranked 90 cities worldwide to determine which are the best places for cyclists. The cities scored based on their percentage of bicycle users, weather conditions, infrastructure, and bike-sharing programs. - Copenhagen Whether you're on vacation or a local, riding around town on two wheels is a great way to explore a city. It's also a healthy, eco-friendly and fun option. Copenhagen, Denmark, is one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities. Its expansive bike network makes it easy for people to pedal on their own. - Montreal Montreal is a bicycle paradise, with hundreds of kilometres of bike lanes and paths. It was ranked number one in North America in the latest annual People For Bikes ranking. The city has embraced cycling “in a big way” over the past decade, creating hundreds of kilometres of bikeways and making it easy to hire a bicycle. The Reseau Express Velo (REV) is one of its signature accomplishments. - Tokyo A sprawling metropolis with Michelin-starred restaurants, tiny shrines, high-end fashion and quirky culture, Tokyo offers a variety of ways to explore. Its train system is the busiest in the world, chugging more than 8.7 million commuters daily through its underground tunnels. But there’s a way to experience the city without getting lost in the crowd: rent a bike. - Eindhoven Despite being known as a city for cars, Eindhoven has an exceptionally dedicated bicycle network. In the centre of town, the car free shopping area is surrounded by a huge multi-lane one way gyratory that separates cyclists from cars. The city also has a great art scene with a number of renowned museums and a fantastic yearly event Dutch Design Week that celebrates design and art in the city. - Bogota Bogota is home to one of the best cycling infrastructures in the world, as well as a cycling culture that’s been praised around the globe. It also has a long-standing Ciclovia tradition where every Sunday, a large portion of the city streets are closed to cars and opened for walking or riding bicycles. You’ll cycle through neighborhoods like La Candelaria, a historic neighborhood that houses Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco architecture. It’s also a hotbed of street art. - Seville The city of Seville has become an increasingly bike-friendly destination. Thanks to a bike network that has grown over the years, it could soon challenge Amsterdam as the unofficial cycling capital of Europe. Explore Seville by bicycle on safe and green cycle lanes, and get to know this southern Andalusian gem from a whole new perspective. Take in the river, visit monuments like the Torre del Oro and the Royal Alcazar, and enjoy tapas along the way! - Utrecht Known for its quaint medieval center, Utrecht is one of the best cities in the world to see riding on bicycle. This is according to a new study from Luko, a European digital insurance company that compiled a list of 90 cities to determine the most cycling-friendly towns worldwide. In the Netherlands, it is common for young children to ride their bikes independently. This is an indicator that the city takes biking seriously, ensuring that the streets are safe for everyone to use. - Munich The "bicycle capital" of Germany, Munich is a city where the streets are made for two-wheeled travel. In addition to dedicated bike lanes, it has reduced speed limits on certain streets and offers nearly 700 miles of routes. Whether it's riding the Isar River or biking through the English Garden, cycling is a great way to get out and explore this gorgeous city. Besides, it's also the best way to get to some of the best beer gardens around! - Copenhagen Copenhagen is a bike-friendly utopia with an expansive network of bike paths and lanes. It’s also a safe city for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Its bridges, including Olafur Eliasson’s Circle Bridge (Cirkelbroen), offer spectacular views of the city. Bicycles are a big part of everyday life in Copenhagen, and the city has been making a concerted effort to increase cycling rates. - Montreal According to the annual ranking of People For Bikes, Montreal is the best city in the world to see riding on bicycle. This bilingual city, set on an island in the St. Lawrence River, has embraced bicycles in a big way. The city’s bike infrastructure is impressive, with hundreds of kilometers of paths and lanes, according to Copenhagenize, as well as a bike share program called BIXI. You can rent a bike or take a tour from one of the many reputable local companies. Read the full article

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A New Cross - Moving forward to the start | Showroom

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"WE SHOULD ALL BE FEMINISTS” Y SU MEJOR EXPRESIÓN LOCAL

Cuando se trata de movimientos sociales, los códigos en la moda se desdibujan para dar paso a conceptos originados en filosofías de vida que representan cambios de pensamiento y en que la mayoría de casos son producto de una búsqueda interminable por la equidad social. 

Maria Grazia Chiuri hace unas temporadas presentaba de la mano de Dior, prendas (camisetas) explícitamente estampadas con la frase que da título a este artículo, que pronto se escabulleron a los roperos de bloggers, editores e iconos de moda, y fueron vestidas como una muestra de apoyo a la iniciativa de la casa parisína de apoyar con un porcentaje de las ventas a Clara Lionel Foundation, organización fundada por Rihanna.

Pero el mensaje no quedó allí, la propuesta replicó internacionalmente y el concepto toma cada vez mayor fuerza con el fin difundir una idea de igualdad de género. En este punto, Cathleya de Pink Filosofy aparece para recordarnos que localmente, esta marca originaria de Cali es una de las más fuertes marcas que hacen de su concepto de marca una filosofía de vida. 

Con ayuda de diversos personajes sociales, Pink Filosofy crea colección tras colección prendas holgadas y ultra femeninas donde la flora normalmente es protagonista. Es así como Adriana Arboleda y Johanna Ortiz han hecho de la mujer que viste Pink Filosofy, una proclamada a la moda, que viste sin esfuerzo ni preocupaciones, pero que en cada una de sus salidas se caracteriza por su fluidez ante la vida. Un sello que Pink Filosofy ha consolidado a lo largo de los años, y que subtextualmente crea otra cara del feminismo, que invita a todos por igual a vivir más de cerca el lado femenino.

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BFW! Nueva Versión, Misma Pasión

BFW! Nueva Versión, Misma Pasión

El Bogotá Fashion Week vuelve una vez más! Con nuevos organizadores pero con la misma pasión que la capital refleja por la moda. La industria de la moda es cada vez mas fuerte en Colombia, el numero de empresas que nacen cada año ha incrementado con el paso del tiempo, consolidando de esta manera un ingreso mayor a la economía del país. Usualmente el Bogotá Fashion Week servia de vitrina para que…

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TIMESKIP HEADCANON

( character name ) : reyna meira bengio

( age on july 1st, 2020 ) : 292

( appearance ) : hair grew longer, huge scar down her back from a knife wound, several scars all over her upper arm

( place of residence ) : temporarily living in an apartment while permanent house is being renovated 

( occupation ) : CEO of menara trading company & sculptor

( key relationships ) :

emira birsen - questionable friend

gwendolyn wade - likes to think they’re friends

drucilla wade - drinking buddies who she finds attractive

yuri sokolov - friend she wants to punch

aliza mor - friend she would get a matching tattoo with

gage martell - prior source of information, friend she feeds

peter cadoc - mentee

( significant events ) :

july 3rd : packed a pack of necessities, passport, money, and left for her world trip ( gathering information, getting her revenge on certain families and connections to families, spending time at vacation spots, swimming and tanning on beaches, shopping )

july 4th - august 2nd : traveled in north america, visiting new york, chicago, atlanta, charlotte, houston, and mexico city

august 3rd - september 15th : traveled around south america, visiting santiago, bogota, lima, buenos aires, sao paulo, rio de janeiro

september 16th - january 22nd : traveled around europe and middle east, visiting milan and paris during fashion week, madrid, lisbon, dublin, london, brussels, frankfurt, amsterdam, zurich, stockholm, prague, budapest, moscow, istanbul, tel aviv

january 23rd - march 18th : traveled around asia, visiting mumbai, beijing, shanghai, seoul, tokyo, taipei, manila, singapore, hong kong, jakarta, bangkok

march 19th - june 28th : went back home to casablanca. planned family’s memorial service and constructed a monument dedicated to them. rebuilt empire and family’s business - menara trading company.

june 29th : headed back to lethe and brought business back

( click here to see full calendar of her whereabouts. )

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Cubel en Bogotá Fashion Week 2019, Bogota Colombia

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10 Best Cities in the World to See Riding on Bicycle

10 Best Cities in the World to See Riding on Bicycle.Getting out on a bike and exploring a new city is a fantastic way to see how locals live. When you pedal a different route, you can also get a fresh perspective on the city’s landmarks and architecture. The Global Bicycle Index ranked 90 cities worldwide to determine which are the best places for cyclists. The cities scored based on their percentage of bicycle users, weather conditions, infrastructure, and bike-sharing programs. - Copenhagen Whether you're on vacation or a local, riding around town on two wheels is a great way to explore a city. It's also a healthy, eco-friendly and fun option. Copenhagen, Denmark, is one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities. Its expansive bike network makes it easy for people to pedal on their own. - Montreal Montreal is a bicycle paradise, with hundreds of kilometres of bike lanes and paths. It was ranked number one in North America in the latest annual People For Bikes ranking. The city has embraced cycling “in a big way” over the past decade, creating hundreds of kilometres of bikeways and making it easy to hire a bicycle. The Reseau Express Velo (REV) is one of its signature accomplishments. - Tokyo A sprawling metropolis with Michelin-starred restaurants, tiny shrines, high-end fashion and quirky culture, Tokyo offers a variety of ways to explore. Its train system is the busiest in the world, chugging more than 8.7 million commuters daily through its underground tunnels. But there’s a way to experience the city without getting lost in the crowd: rent a bike. - Eindhoven Despite being known as a city for cars, Eindhoven has an exceptionally dedicated bicycle network. In the centre of town, the car free shopping area is surrounded by a huge multi-lane one way gyratory that separates cyclists from cars. The city also has a great art scene with a number of renowned museums and a fantastic yearly event Dutch Design Week that celebrates design and art in the city. - Bogota Bogota is home to one of the best cycling infrastructures in the world, as well as a cycling culture that’s been praised around the globe. It also has a long-standing Ciclovia tradition where every Sunday, a large portion of the city streets are closed to cars and opened for walking or riding bicycles. You’ll cycle through neighborhoods like La Candelaria, a historic neighborhood that houses Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco architecture. It’s also a hotbed of street art. - Seville The city of Seville has become an increasingly bike-friendly destination. Thanks to a bike network that has grown over the years, it could soon challenge Amsterdam as the unofficial cycling capital of Europe. Explore Seville by bicycle on safe and green cycle lanes, and get to know this southern Andalusian gem from a whole new perspective. Take in the river, visit monuments like the Torre del Oro and the Royal Alcazar, and enjoy tapas along the way! - Utrecht Known for its quaint medieval center, Utrecht is one of the best cities in the world to see riding on bicycle. This is according to a new study from Luko, a European digital insurance company that compiled a list of 90 cities to determine the most cycling-friendly towns worldwide. In the Netherlands, it is common for young children to ride their bikes independently. This is an indicator that the city takes biking seriously, ensuring that the streets are safe for everyone to use. - Munich The "bicycle capital" of Germany, Munich is a city where the streets are made for two-wheeled travel. In addition to dedicated bike lanes, it has reduced speed limits on certain streets and offers nearly 700 miles of routes. Whether it's riding the Isar River or biking through the English Garden, cycling is a great way to get out and explore this gorgeous city. Besides, it's also the best way to get to some of the best beer gardens around! - Copenhagen Copenhagen is a bike-friendly utopia with an expansive network of bike paths and lanes. It’s also a safe city for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Its bridges, including Olafur Eliasson’s Circle Bridge (Cirkelbroen), offer spectacular views of the city. Bicycles are a big part of everyday life in Copenhagen, and the city has been making a concerted effort to increase cycling rates. - Montreal According to the annual ranking of People For Bikes, Montreal is the best city in the world to see riding on bicycle. This bilingual city, set on an island in the St. Lawrence River, has embraced bicycles in a big way. The city’s bike infrastructure is impressive, with hundreds of kilometers of paths and lanes, according to Copenhagenize, as well as a bike share program called BIXI. You can rent a bike or take a tour from one of the many reputable local companies. Read the full article

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Joor Passport to power 13 new virtual fashion events this year

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Joor Passport to power 13 new virtual fashion events this year

Danielle Wightman-Stone

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Thursday night, 14 January 2021

With ongoing coronavirus pandemic restrictions, fashion days and trade shows are ongoing to go digital, and Joor is advancing the trend this season by powering 13 brand new virtual fashion events upon its Joor Passport system.

Joor, the world’s top digital wholesale platform, reports that its Joor Passport platform will power 13 worldwide fashion industry events within 2021, including London Style Week, Premium + Look for, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, Liberty + LA Men’s Market and iHKiB Turki Fashion.

The other industry activities will include Brazil Footwear, Display room Canada, Tokyo Fashion Honours, Cabana, Jetro Project The japanese, and Ontimeshow Shanghai.

Along with virtual trade shows with companions, Joor Passport will also sponsor Joor Marketplace events, which includes Joor Showcase, featuring digital showrooms from more than four hundred men’s and women’s attire, accessories and shoe brand names, and Destination Italy, which usually showcases exclusive brands along with Italian heritage and workmanship, such as Sergio Rossi, MSGM, and Red Valentino. Each curated marketplaces will be obtainable 365 days a year.

Kristin Savilia, chief executive of Joor, said in a statement: “Despite the disruption experienced in the market last year, virtual shows noticed strong acceptance and had been met with great achievement.

“This year, Joor Passport will continue moving style commerce forward with the benefit of advance planning. While we all absolutely believe in-person displays will return, we furthermore know that digital engagement is here now to stay. ”

Virtual style shows gained significant grip in 2020, due to the outbreak causing many events in order to cancel physical showcases. Up to now, Joor has hosted seventeen global events on the Joor Passport platform, which includes Splash Paris, Ontimeshow, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and Bogota Fashion Week events. These types of events attracted more than 139, 000 visitors from 129 countries. From the brand aspect, 1628 brands participated in the Joor Passport event, using more than 500, 000 items offered.

London Fashion 7 days which usually confirmed this week that it will be going ahead with its Feb edition with no live viewers as a digital-only event is going to be utilising the Joor Passport platform.

Gemma Juviler, industrial director of British Style Council, which runs Greater london Fashion Week, added: “Virtual trade shows are keeping the style industry running, plain and simple. Because of Joor Passport, we’re looking towards a strong season. Our relationship with Joor has allowed all of us to strengthen our designers’ position in the global marketplace in some very challenging moments. ”

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¿CALVIN KLEIN X RAF SIMONS?

Apropósito de mi más reciente vídeo, la colección debut de Simons, revela lo que demostraría ser el renacimiento de la firma estadounidense, donde piezas holgadas, transparencias y un delicado juego minimalista ambientado con “This is not America” de David Bowie, otorga un mensaje contundente que no conoce límites de diseño, y retumba socialmente. 

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR TRAVEL WRITING MORE INCLUSIVE

A guide to avoiding writing solely from the Western gaze.

BY MARIANA ZAPATA

2020 changed every aspect of how we travel, from our ability to do so to the safety measures we now take.

As the world comes to grips with the failings of many of its systems, particularly as they pertain to marginalized communities, especially people of color, who have been disproportionately affected by the double pandemic of COVID-19 and police brutality, there is one more aspect of travel that needs to change: how we write about it.

The origins of travel writing are frequently tied to colonizers meandering around the lands they’ve taken, reporting on the customs of the locals, who are often portrayed as less civilized or even as “savage.”

Our idea of travel today may not be all that different. Online travel groups are often filled with fantasy posts about laying on a beach while a sexy Brown person serves you drinks or pictures of White people surrounded by Black children whose lives they claimed to have changed on their two-week trip to “Africa.”

Travel writers aren’t responsible for the behavior of tourists, of course, but we are partly responsible for the images that inform collective perceptions of places. The beach fantasy and the white savior complex were most likely first concocted by travel writers of yore, then sustained by travelers.

When we write for a white Western audience that we assume to be cis, heterosexual, and able-bodied, we effectively close the door to everyone else – and that’s not acceptable. Here are some steps travel writers can take to ensure a wider, more inclusive lens.

Stop and consider

Hold yourself accountable at every step of the writing process, beginning on the road.

“Make sure that the places you’re exploring aren’t just white-owned and operated. Instead, seek out local businesses and places of interest that are owned by members of the community…and that are inclusive of people of all abilities,” says Priscilla Blossom, a queer Latina journalist specializing in travel, culture, health, and parenting.

But don’t tokenize these places in your articles to earn diversity points – authors need to treat them with the same respect as they would a white-owned space.

Before pitching a story, “consider if you are the right writer for an assignment,” advises Uruguayan-American travel journalist Lola Méndez, adding that writers should consider whether they should write about places they’ve never been to or have merely passed through.

Don’t promote places or tourist practices in your content that are disrespectful or exploitative. For example, as a Colombian-American, I find it painful and infuriating to see promotions for Pablo Escobar tours that glorify a mass murderer. Would mass-shooting tours in the U.S. ever be OK? Would you want foreign tourists coming to gawk at the poorest neighborhoods in your city? I hardly think so. Grant other places the same courtesy you’d want for your own community.

Diversify your sources

“Whose voices do you value in your trip planning and research?” asks Bani Amor, a gender-queer Ecuadorian travel writer, in the Bitch Media piece “Check Yourself Before You Wreck Someplace Else.” They add that “travel guides overwhelmingly reflect those who hold the most power in this world – white folks from the West.”

To combat this, Black travel blogger Kay Kingsman advises writers to diversify the media they consume. When you do this, she says, “your writing naturally becomes more inclusive.”

Award-winning travel journalist La Carmina from LaCarmina.com uses her personal experience to inform her approach to writing. “[I] think about the broad spectrum of individuals in my life and include perspectives that they would find most helpful and meaningful,” she says.

But you have to do more than follow a couple of bloggers of color and pat yourself on the back. While researching and interviewing, use local sources and experts who represent marginalized perspectives. Kingsman does this by reaching out to travel bloggers who are local to the destinations she covers on her blog, The Awkward Traveller, and actively smashing stereotypes and misconceptions in her content. Seeking the most authoritative voices to speak about a particular place is essential in travel writing.

Watch your tongue

“In addition to proofreading for grammar and flow, we should look over our writing carefully and consider whether our words are thoughtful to all,” says La Carmina.

Countries are not static postcards but complex webs of intersecting histories, cultures, values, and identities.

Blossom nails the heart of the language problem as “anything that really embraces white culture but ‘others’ the culture of non-white [people] or anyone/anyplace deviating from the standard.”

For example, American writers often use the word “exotic” to describe eating bugs, even though it’s a common global practice. Yet the word is rarely used to describe unusual European dishes like calf’s head. This sends a message that travel content is meant for a Western traveler.

The way we write can and often does erase and invalidate the culture, history, and experience of marginalized groups and locals. One of the best examples of this is the use of the word “discovered,” both in a historical context and as a personal claim of travelers. It is often said that Western settlers discovered the giant sequoias of the Sierra Nevada in California, despite the fact that indigenous groups had known about them for centuries. Likewise, travelers don’t “discover” a spot that locals have always known about, they simply become aware of it. Calling instances like this a “discovery” implies that something only matters when outsiders (usually Westerners) know and care about it. Local knowledge and perspective is not given importance and is thus erased.

It’s not enough to avoid problematic words. You can cut out all controversial words and still write a narrative that focuses on the Western gaze and treats locals as caricatures that simply provide flavor to the story. Again, treat locals with the same nuance and respect usually given to white Western communities.

Don’t glam things up

Countries are not static postcards but complex webs of intersecting histories, cultures, values, and identities. The tendency to glamorize destinations to appeal to fantasies of leisure effectively prioritizes the wants of Western travelers over the lived experiences of locals.

“Be honest about the complicated history that formed the place – colonization still impacts each and every place around the globe that was conquered by foreign forces. Don’t erase that history in favor of gushing over beautiful architecture,” says Méndez.

For example, many solo female travel writers tout their safe experiences in Mexico as proof that the troubles in the country have been exaggerated. This ignores the crisis of trafficking and femicide that local women have suffered for decades.

Black travel writer Teresa Lynn Hasan-Kerr explains that while we don’t want to perpetuate incorrect stereotypes about the countries that former President Trump would call “shithole countries,” we also shouldn’t use our limited experience in a country to gloss over its realities.

Acknowledging problems is also a way to keep readers safe, particularly travelers of color, who often experience discrimination and harassment around the world.

Before moving to Morocco, Hasan-Kerr thoroughly researched the country. None of the information she found prepared her for the anti-Blackness she faces daily. “I really wish someone had briefed me about the racial harassment [in Morocco],” she says, stating that having that information available would have been helpful to her.

Guidebooks already include disclaimers and warnings pertaining to the safety of female-presenting travelers, so extending the courtesy to travelers of color should be a given.

Inclusivity in travel writing goes well beyond the scope of writers’ influence. However, we do have some say in how we present our own work, in the sources that we use, and in the nuance we add to our content. The lack of diverse editors in the industry is not an excuse to continue writing from a Western gaze.

Mariana Zapata is a Colombian-American travel, sustainability, and lifestyle writer. She has lived and worked around the world, making a home in cities like Miami, Paris, Seoul, and Bogota. You can usually find her at street food stands, judging fashion inaccuracies in period films, or falling victim to her non-existing sense of direction

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#Mr_Nyce_Watch Fashion Alert

“Joor Passport is changing the fashion event space for good,” said Kristin Savilia ... 28; Bogota Fashion Week, Oct. 1; OnTime in Shanghai launching Oct. 9; ... market for over 300 “elevated” men's and women's contemporary apparel, ... from The Fashion Team via #Mr_Nyce_Watch

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16 Things to Know Before You Go

There was a time when Colombia was the place in South America that individuals omitted, prevented, and detoured round. Recognized for violence, cartels, kidnappings, and medicines, it was a vacation spot on only a few individuals’s bucket lists. Immediately it’s a unique story.

A decade in the past most individuals couldn’t level out Colombia on a map—now it has grow to be the brand new star of South America. Having thrown off its troubled previous, the nation is now a welcoming place to vacationers of every kind.

From nature to journey sports activities, from unbelievable espresso to world-class nightlife, Colombia actually does have one thing for everybody.

That being mentioned, it’s nonetheless a somewhat new vacation spot—it may be useful to have a little bit of steerage and some suggestions when planning your first journey to Colombia. This journey information is a compilation of our high Colombia tricks to be sure to take pleasure in every thing this unbelievable nation has to supply.

1. You Most likely Don’t Want a Visa and Can Keep As much as 180 Days

Most individuals who go to Colombia get to take pleasure in visa-free journey. That is obtainable for residents of 90+ nations together with Canada, the US, Australia, and all of Europe (you possibly can search different nations right here). On entry, an computerized 90-day vacationer allow can be given to most guests.

Whereas the 90-day entry stamp is normal, the precise variety of days is as much as the discretion of the immigration officer. Be sure to double-check what number of days the officer wrote in your passport, simply in case.

Both method, for those who come from one of many visa-free nations, you might be entitled to each the preliminary 90-day entry allow in addition to a further 90-day extension. This implies you could possibly probably spend as much as 180 days out of the 12 months in Colombia with no need a visa. The 180 days rule applies to each the calendar 12 months and consecutive days within the nation.

Streets of Cartagena, Colombia

Extending the preliminary vacationer allow is a quite simple course of with out a lot planning. One choice is to go away the nation and return, permitting you to get a brand new stamp. The opposite choice is to increase your allow whereas in Colombia. As of 2020, this may now be completed utterly on-line by way of the Migracion Colombia web site.

For most individuals visiting Colombia, the 90-day vacationer allow is greater than sufficient. Then again, Colombia’s tourism slogan was, “The one threat is wanting to remain.” If you end up wanting a bit extra time to discover all that Colombia has to supply, these 180 days/12 months of visa-free journey may come in useful.

2. You’ll Need To Brush Up On Your Excessive Faculty Spanish

Figuring out even a little bit of Spanish can are available extremely useful right here. Colombia journey hasn’t been as prolific as journey elsewhere on the continent, so that you’ll discover that fewer individuals converse English than in lots of different locations in South America.

General, Colombia is taken into account a rustic with low English proficiency. You may positively get by with out a lot Spanish, particularly within the bigger cities like Cartagena or Medellin. Getting additional off the overwhelmed monitor, although? You’ll discover some Spanish rather more obligatory. On the very least, it’s best to learn to learn a little bit of Spanish.

Until you persist with a really guided tour, you’ll additionally discover most of your day-to-day interactions with locals require fundamental Spanish. From taxi drivers to waiters, you’ll want both some stage of Spanish or a very good translation app. 

Colombians, as a complete, are additionally extremely pleasant. Figuring out a little bit of the native language may also help make your journey much more enjoyable and provide you with an opportunity to satisfy extra locals. Contemplate brushing up in your abilities, even when only a bit, earlier than you allow for Colombia.

3. Or If You Wish to Study, Colombia is a Nice Place to Research Spanish

In case your stage of Spanish doesn’t prolong a lot previous fundamental greetings, don’t fear! You don’t have to cancel your journey. Colombia is definitely top-of-the-line locations in Latin America to study Spanish.

The usual Colombian accent is commonly mentioned to be a bit simpler for brand spanking new learners to choose up. Whereas there may be numerous slang, the accent (particularly in Bogota) is taken into account very impartial and clear for non-native audio system.

As talked about above, Colombia additionally doesn’t have as many English audio system as another Latin American nations. This implies you’ll have much more alternatives to apply what you’re studying in your day-to-day actions with locals. 

You’ll discover language faculties all through Colombia. Most provide day, week, and even month-long applications. There are additionally choices to mix your research with a conventional home-stay or volunteer program. Some faculties even provide a mixture of Spanish and salsa dance programs to get a full really feel for the Colombian expertise. Be sure to learn up in your choices and verify for evaluations earlier than committing.

4. It’s One of many Most Various Locations on Earth

Do you know Colombia is definitely the second most various place on this planet, after Brazil? While you have in mind dimension although, it really comes out on high as essentially the most various nation on this planet by space.

If Earth’s biodiversity had been a rustic, it might be referred to as Colombia.

Nationwide Geographic

This isn’t arduous to imagine when you begin exploring a little bit of Colombia your self. From the Pacific to the Caribbean, from the Amazon Jungle to the excessive, snow-capped Andes, Colombia has a little bit of every thing. 

In reality, the nation has over 8,000 labeled ecosystems, protected by 59 completely different nationally designated protected areas, together with nationwide parks and reserves. There are over 50,000 recognized species of animals and/or vegetation in Colombia, with 9,000+ being discovered nowhere else on this planet.

It’s not simply the biodiversity that makes Colombia particular, although. The individuals of Colombia are additionally very various with a mixture of indigenous, afro-descendants, Spaniards, and different worldwide ethnicities.

Colombia has 80+ indigenous ethnic teams with 64 completely different Amerindian languages spoken within the nation. It was additionally dwelling to the primary “freetown” within the Americas, Palenque, which was established by escaped slaves on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. You’ll additionally discover smaller communities of Arab, Romani, Jewish, Korean, and different immigrant teams unfold all through Colombia.

This ethnic variety makes Colombia a wonderful place to expertise. The music and cultural traditions of Palenque are thought of a time capsule into the previous, with many African traditions (like drum track and dance) nonetheless practiced locally. You additionally gained’t have to look far for intricately designed conventional handicrafts from the varied indigenous teams of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Even the meals of Colombia celebrates the nation’s ethnic variety, from almojábanas (a kind of bread) to indigenous herbs like guasca which is used within the iconic Colombia ajiaco soup.

5. Even If You Keep 180 Days, You Gained’t Be Capable of See All the things

After I first talked about that you could possibly go to Colombia as much as 180 days per 12 months, you in all probability thought that was greater than sufficient. Let me inform you from first-hand expertise that even with 180 days to go to, you wouldn’t be capable of see even a fraction of what this unbelievable nation has to supply.

As I discussed, Colombia is various with a lot to see, do, and expertise.

It’s the solely South American nation to have each a Pacific and Caribbean shoreline. It has excessive Andes mountain passes, small pueblos, fashionable cities, desert landscapes, rolling hills, and huge plains. Folks come to go to Colombia for the meals, the tradition, the nightlife, for whale watching and scuba diving, and for jungle treks and journey sports activities. 

Guatapé, a must-see in your itinerary

Whether or not you have got six months or six days, you’re going to need to slender down your selections. Fortunately, we’ve a complete itinerary with loads of highlights to see in your go to. Let this function your journey information to profiting from your time.

Should you solely have one or two weeks in Colombia, your greatest guess is to go to simply 2 or Three areas. You possibly can try one of many main cities (Bogota, Cartagena, or Medellin) after which spend a number of nights within the espresso area earlier than heading to the Caribbean coast.

I might advocate swapping out the Caribbean for the Amazon or Pacific areas for a bit extra journey. You possibly can additionally tack on a number of days in Cali in case you are planning to take a look at some salsa lessons.

6. You Must Suppose About How You’ll Get Round

When you understand how huge Colombia is (it’s a little bit over twice as giant as France), you begin to understand the way it may be arduous to see every thing you need to see. Add in the truth that the Andes Mountains run proper down the middle of the nation and also you’ll rapidly perceive why planning the way you’ll get round is vital.

Whether or not you’re taking taxis, buses, or planes between locations, you’ll have to take time restrictions and finances into consideration.

Round Colombia, You’ll Must Navigate Mountains

In the case of Columbia journey, the general public bus system is the most cost effective mode of transportation and infrequently must be booked forward of time. That being mentioned, buses should not the quickest mode of transportation. Winding mountain passes and slender two-lane highways imply even touring between two comparatively shut locations can take a full day.

These wheels will certainly take you over the mountains

Flying is a a lot faster and extra handy choice, particularly in case you are touring between distant areas. Fortunately, Colombia has a lot of finances airways. You’ve received your truthful variety of choices to seek for. On the draw back, this does restrict the spontaneity of your plans a bit.

Up to now, one other consideration when reserving journey was security. Touring by public buses to go to sure areas of Colombia was not beneficial even just some years in the past. Nevertheless, because the Peace Settlement with the insurgent FARC, you possibly can go away these security considerations behind. Opting to take buses vs flying is now rather more a private resolution based mostly on finances and journey model.

Getting Round is Straightforward in Most of Colombia’s Cities and Cities

Within the cities, you can find many ride-share and taxi apps. Uber is in style (although it could or might not be completely kicked out of Colombia in Jan 2020) in addition to DiDi and Beat. You may normally flag down taxis off the road, however I like to recommend ordering one by way of a taxi app or by calling as an alternative.

Bear in mind: taxis flagged on the street might not all the time be metered. Negotiate your fare beforehand.

Simply your typical bus in Colombia!

The general public transportation choices in Colombian cities are sometimes overcrowded however general respectable. In Medellin, the metro system is a degree of pleasure within the metropolis. Then again, the TransMilenio system in Bogota is despised virtually universally by locals and vacationers alike. (I might take it or go away it.)

As a plus, Colombians are very pleasant and normally joyful to assist misplaced vacationers who’re utilizing public transportation programs.

7. It Has a Darkish Previous However a Vibrant Future

It’s truthful to say the recognition of a sure Netflix present has boosted curiosity and journey to Colombia. As somebody who has fallen in love with Colombia—the individuals, the tradition, the meals—it may be irritating that so many individuals nonetheless have that Narco picture of Colombia of their thoughts. Nevertheless it’s additionally a part of the nation’s previous, and it will probably’t be ignored in these Colombia journey suggestions.

Colombia was as soon as one of the crucial harmful locations on this planet. From the streets to the best ranges of presidency, drug cartels dominated with an iron fist. Kidnapping and homicide occurred every day and no nook of the nation was really untouched by violence.

Even after the autumn of Pablo Escobar and the main cartels, Colombia nonetheless struggled with ongoing inside battle between authorities forces, paramilitary, and insurgent teams just like the FARC.

Colourful road scenes in Guatape

However there’s excellent news! In the previous few a long time, Colombia has turned a nook to begin shifting right into a a lot brighter future. 

Immediately Colombia is seen as a gem of South America with rising financial alternative and a powerful tourism trade. Its greatest export is now not medicine, however flowers. And other people these days go to to take pleasure in a unique sort of stimulant⁠—scrumptious Colombian espresso.

Whereas we will’t ignore Colombia’s darkish previous, it’s future is brilliant. Your go to offers Colombia a much-needed tourism enhance.

8. Visiting Colombia is Protected

If it wasn’t clear from the part above, Colombia is a a lot safer place than it as soon as was. All the favored depictions of narcos and cartels that you simply examine or see on TV are straight out of the ‘80s. Colombia is safer at the moment than many locations on this planet, particularly for vacationers.

Violent crime charges have plummeted. The cartels have misplaced their maintain on the nation and cocaine manufacturing has dropped drastically. The 2016 Peace Settlement between the Colombian authorities and the FARC rebels even earned then-President Juan Manuel Santos the Nobel Peace Prize.

The most typical crime that guests face is straightforward pickpocketing. When you positively don’t need to go wandering alone at evening with a number of cash, with a little bit widespread sense, most vacationers can be wonderful. Unhealthy luck and dangerous timing can occur to anybody, however general, Colombia is taken into account protected for vacationers. 

That being mentioned, there are specific areas you’ll need to keep away from, particularly across the borders, as they’ve a better security threat. It’s all the time greatest to verify your authorities journey advisory itemizing earlier than you go to, as conditions do change.

It Would possibly Be Protected However You Nonetheless Want Journey Insurance coverage

Even within the most secure locations on this planet, typically you simply run right into a little bit of dangerous luck. Having journey insurance coverage in Colombia is an effective way to present your self peace-of-mind irrespective of the place on this planet you go to.

Colombia does have its fair proportion of theft and pickpocketing. Journey insurance coverage may also help you keep away from a ruined journey if one thing does go lacking. 

Colombia additionally provides some nice journey sports activities choices. Journey insurance coverage that covers these kinds of actions is sensible in case of any accidents.

General, discovering the very best journey insurance coverage coverage earlier than your journey to Colombia is only a good transfer. This is without doubt one of the most vital suggestions I can provide! My favourite insurance coverage is World Nomads.

9. And as Colombians Say “Don’t Give Papaya”

Colombians have a saying: “dar papaya.” It actually means “to present papaya.” The precise translation although is extra of a warning to not set your self as much as be taken benefit of or robbed.

Like I discussed above, the most typical rip-off vacationers in Colombia face is pickpocketing. Telephones and cash are by far the most typical objects to be stolen. And more often than not vacationers get their pockets picked as a result of they had been “giving papaya.”

Don’t flaunt your costly gear!

Pulling out your cellphone in the midst of the road, flashing your cash on the bar, grabbing sketchy taxis off the road, or casually tossing your cellphone on the desk whereas consuming dinner are good examples of this.

“Giving papaya” doesn’t simply apply to your cellphone or pockets. It’s doing something to draw consideration to your self and probably your valuables. Wish to keep away from being robbed in Colombia? Don’t flash cash or put on costly jewellery, don’t get drunk and stroll dwelling alone, and so forth.

Don’t give papaya, take into account your security while you’re out and about, and you might be positive to have a a lot smoother journey. 

10. It Has Some Unimaginable Cities

Now that we’ve security out of the way in which, let’s dive into what makes a go to to Colombia nice! We’ll begin with its unbelievable cities.

Bogota

The capital of Colombia, Bogota is a contemporary, bustling metropolis perched excessive within the Andes Mountains. Sitting at 8,660ft (or 2,640m), it’s a spot that may fairly actually take your breath away.

Most guests to Bogota give it a day or two at most. It’s an enormous metropolis however the highlights may be seen in just some days for those who don’t have numerous time. A few of these highlights embody the Botero Museum, the Gold Museum, and the sweeping views from Monserrate.

Bogota additionally has a number of the nation’s greatest nightlife and eating places. In case you are contemplating taking Spanish lessons, Bogota additionally has a wider number of faculties and applications than different cities. 

Medellin

Capital of the espresso area, Medellin is by far most traveler’s favourite Colombian metropolis. Nicknamed the “Metropolis of Everlasting Spring,” Medellin has near-perfect climate year-round. It’s additionally dwelling to arguably a number of the friendliest individuals in Colombia.

Medellin sits in a slender valley with a lot of barrios/neighborhoods which might be in style with vacationers, together with El Poblado, Envigado, and Laureles. These neighborhoods are full of busy eating places, bars, coworking areas, parks, and occasional retailers.

Should you do spend a while in Medellin, it’s additionally value trying out a number of of the extra native neighborhoods. A go to to the Comuna 13 neighborhood is an effective way to see a little bit of the scarred previous of the town but additionally the way it has been reborn by way of artwork, tradition, and group.

Cartagena

Sitting on Colombia’s Caribbean shoreline, Cartagena is a metropolis for lovers of structure and historical past. Surrounded by the outdated metropolis wall, you’ll discover a lot of Cartagena’s colonial properties restored to their unique magnificence.

Right here you possibly can discover quiet plazas, take a journey in a horse-drawn carriage, or step inside a colourful church. At evening, Cartagena comes alive with the sounds of salsa and cumbia, particularly within the neighborhood of Getsemani.

For a extra fashionable tackle Cartagena, head out to the Bocagrande and Castillogrande neighborhoods. These neighborhoods each have respectable seashores, a number of restaurant choices, and a pleasant stretch the place you possibly can store for native souvenirs.

Barranquilla

Barranquilla is the city core of the Caribbean coast. Recognized largely as a port metropolis, it’s typically neglected by vacationers (aside from worldwide transport businessmen). That being mentioned, Barranquilla has so much to supply all types of vacationers, from museums to nice artwork and music festivals year-round.

The spotlight of Barranquilla although, fingers down, is Carnival. The town is dwelling to the second-largest carnival on this planet and for those who occur to be in Colombia simply earlier than Ash Wednesday, it shouldn’t be missed! The Carnaval de Barranquilla was even honored as a “masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity” by UNESCO in 2003.

Santa Marta

Santa Marta, additional down the coast, is the gateway to a few of Colombia’s most lovely pure parks. The town itself is one other colonial gem⁠—smaller than Cartagena, however equally as charming. It is usually dwelling to a number of the greatest city seashores in Colombia.

The seashore within the heart of city is kind of crowded and never the very best. However simply exterior the town heart, you can find two suburbs with nice seashores: El Rodadero and Taganga. El Rodadero attracts a largely Colombian crowd and is especially crammed with fancy lodges and resorts. Taganga, alternatively, may be very in style with backpackers and vacationers, with many hostel choices.

Cali

Though Cali is the capital of sala, it’s one other place that’s typically neglected by vacationers. When you’ve got any curiosity in any respect in studying to bop, that is the place you come.

The town is unsurprisingly crammed with unbelievable salsa faculties and golf equipment. Should you present up at a membership, a neighborhood is 100% prone to pull you right into a dance. It’s additionally an excellent place to take a look at an extended salsa course (when you’ve got time) because it is a little more reasonably priced to dwell right here than Colombia’s different main cities.

Even for those who’re not a dance lover, you’ll admire the salsa vibes everywhere in the metropolis. Try Tin Tin Deo—they generally provide free classes!

11. Colombia is Comparatively Welcoming and Progressive When it Involves LGBTQ+ Vacationers

Latin America has a reasonably dangerous status general for LGBTQ+ security, and numerous it stems from the area’s conventional Catholic tradition. Colombia, nonetheless, may be very progressive in terms of LGBTQ+ rights and welcoming LGBTQ+ vacationers. 

On the Spartacus Homosexual Journey Index, Colombia was ranked 21 out of 197 nations for many welcoming LGBTQ+ journey locations. That makes the nation second in Latin America, after Uruguay.

Whereas views on LGBTQ+ rights and relationships range throughout the nation, you’ll discover Bogota to be essentially the most open. The town really elected a brand new mayor in 2019 who’s the primary brazenly homosexual lady to be elected mayor of any capital within the Americas. Bogota can be dwelling to Theatron, the most important homosexual nightclub in Latin America.

12. Colombian Meals is Scrumptious!

What’s the purpose of touring wherever on this planet for those who don’t try a little bit of the native meals? Fortunately Colombia has some unbelievable native delicacies, from road meals to high-end eating to every thing in between.

A variety of vacationers may consider Colombian meals as bland, overly fried, and salty. The fact? They couldn’t be extra improper.

You gained’t go hungry in Colombia—that’s for sure!

Bogota is understood for having a number of the greatest eating places on this planet, together with Restaurante Misia, and Leo (these are each splurges, although). Decide any Colombian metropolis or city and also you’ll discover nice road meals choices from lechona to obleas. You gained’t have to look lengthy to seek out it.

Should you’re touring all the way in which to Colombia, don’t miss the prospect to attempt bandeja paisa, ajiaco soup, buñuelos, changua, or any of different distinctive Colombia specialties. Every area is understood for one thing particular, from unique Amazonian fruit to the coconut rice of the coasts.

Don’t be afraid to ask a neighborhood to advocate a road vendor, restaurant, or menu merchandise. Locals have the very best insider suggestions!

13. And You’ll Positively Wish to Strive the Fruit

You may’t speak about Colombian meals with out mentioning the fruit. Colombia, as one of the crucial various locations on the planet, is crammed with uncommon and unique fruits you’ve in all probability by no means even heard of. In reality, top-of-the-line issues you possibly can schedule into your Colombia journey itinerary is a tour of the native fruit market in Bogota, Paloquemao.

Fruit choices range relying on the place in Colombia you might be, however main markets normally cowl a variety of choices. There’s arazá, caimito, cherimoya, chontaduro, ciruela, corozo, curuba, feijoa, granadilla, guanabana, lulo, and a lot extra.

My suggestion? Seize a number of pesos, head out to the native market, and simply see what you possibly can uncover.

14. It’s a Nice Place for Journey Sports activities Lovers

If adrenaline is extra your factor, Colombia additionally has you lined. From paragliding to white water rafting, you will get your thrill in a dozen or extra methods.

The capital of journey sports activities in Colombia is unquestionably San Gil. Situated in Colombia’s Santander area, the small metropolis is surrounded by dramatic mountains, rivers, and forests. This makes for the right journey sports activities enviornment.

Paragliding over Medellin, Colombia

Paragliding in Colombia might be the most well-liked journey sport choice with firms providing paragliding in Bogota, Medellin, San Gil, and different main areas. There are additionally a number of locations to bungee leap within the nation.

White water rafting and caving are in style within the San Gil space. The most well-liked cave choice is La Cueva de la Vaca exterior Curiti. Rafting journeys on the Suarez River can vary from delicate, newbie rapids to stage 4 rapids.

15. Colombia is Full of Historical past

Vacationers come to Colombia for a lot of causes: the pure landscapes, the nice nightlife, the world-famous cultural occasions, and so forth. In case you are a historical past fan although, Colombia has much more to supply.

Pre-colonial historical past in Colombia is fascinating with many vital archaeological websites unfold all through the nation. The 2 most well-known are in all probability the Misplaced Metropolis and San Agustin.

The Misplaced Metropolis, Ciudad Perdida, is regarded as 650 years older than Machu Picchu. Situated within the mountains exterior Santa Marta, the hidden ruins of the town are solely accessible by a multi-day hike.

The San Agustín Archaeological Park, in southern Colombia, is taken into account the world’s largest necropolis. It is usually the most important assortment of non secular monuments and megalithic sculptures in all of Latin America.

Shifting to extra fashionable historical past, Colombia’s colonial previous has left behind many colourful buildings and cities. Cartagena is by far the very best instance, with beautiful outdated colonial mansions. Equally, the colonial heart of Bogota ( La Candelaria) shouldn’t be missed. For a small-town instance, head to the colonial city of Villa de Leyva, recognized for its whitewashed buildings and cobblestone streets.

16. However the Folks Are The Actual Motive You Will Fall in Love With Colombia

Colombia has a lot to see and do. It’s a type of locations you go to as soon as and fall in love with endlessly. There’s a motive it has gone from an neglected piece of Latin America to one of many high journey locations on this planet in just a few brief years.

It’s not simply the colourful cities or picturesque cities, or its mountainous landscapes, pristine seashores, or high-quality espresso. What really makes Colombia particular is the individuals.

Colombians are a number of the warmest individuals on the planet!

For years, Colombia was a no-go zone the place few vacationers ventured. Regardless of this, Colombians are general fairly happy with their nation and what it has to supply. Moderately than being irritated or fazed by the sudden inflow of vacationers, Colombians are excited for the chance to point out the world their homeland.

Colombians are welcoming, open, and a number of the friendliest individuals you’ll ever meet. It’s no marvel traveler after traveler finds themselves falling in love with this lovely nation and its superb individuals. 

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Should you’ve learn this far, I already know you’re excited to set out on this journey. In our nice seek for underappreciated locations around the globe, you’re not going to remorse this journey to Colombia.

I hope the following tips function a helpful journey information so that you can navigate one in all my favourite locations on the planet!

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Joor Passport to power 13 new virtual fashion events this year

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Joor Passport to power 13 new virtual fashion events this year

Danielle Wightman-Stone

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Thursday night, 14 January 2021

With ongoing coronavirus pandemic restrictions, fashion days and trade shows are ongoing to go digital, and Joor is advancing the trend this season by powering 13 brand new virtual fashion events upon its Joor Passport system.

Joor, the world’s top digital wholesale platform, reports that its Joor Passport platform will power 13 worldwide fashion industry events within 2021, including London Style Week, Premium + Look for, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, Liberty + LA Men’s Market and iHKiB Turki Fashion.

The other industry activities will include Brazil Footwear, Display room Canada, Tokyo Fashion Honours, Cabana, Jetro Project The japanese, and Ontimeshow Shanghai.

Along with virtual trade shows with companions, Joor Passport will also sponsor Joor Marketplace events, which includes Joor Showcase, featuring digital showrooms from more than four hundred men’s and women’s attire, accessories and shoe brand names, and Destination Italy, which usually showcases exclusive brands along with Italian heritage and workmanship, such as Sergio Rossi, MSGM, and Red Valentino. Each curated marketplaces will be obtainable 365 days a year.

Kristin Savilia, chief executive of Joor, said in a statement: “Despite the disruption experienced in the market last year, virtual shows noticed strong acceptance and had been met with great achievement.

“This year, Joor Passport will continue moving style commerce forward with the benefit of advance planning. While we all absolutely believe in-person displays will return, we furthermore know that digital engagement is here now to stay. ”

Virtual style shows gained significant grip in 2020, due to the outbreak causing many events in order to cancel physical showcases. Up to now, Joor has hosted seventeen global events on the Joor Passport platform, which includes Splash Paris, Ontimeshow, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and Bogota Fashion Week events. These types of events attracted more than 139, 000 visitors from 129 countries. From the brand aspect, 1628 brands participated in the Joor Passport event, using more than 500, 000 items offered.

London Fashion 7 days which usually confirmed this week that it will be going ahead with its Feb edition with no live viewers as a digital-only event is going to be utilising the Joor Passport platform.

Gemma Juviler, industrial director of British Style Council, which runs Greater london Fashion Week, added: “Virtual trade shows are keeping the style industry running, plain and simple. Because of Joor Passport, we’re looking towards a strong season. Our relationship with Joor has allowed all of us to strengthen our designers’ position in the global marketplace in some very challenging moments. ”