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Moon Colombia (Moon Handbooks) Paperback – July 29, 2014
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Moon Colombia is "Book of the Week" on the Longitude Books blog. Read their review from July 2014 here: longitudebooks.com/blog/index.php/2014/07/book-of-the-week/moon-colombia/
About the Author
Andrew Dier and his Colombian partner arrived in Bogotá from New York City in 2002. It was supposed to be a temporary move--a change of scenery for a while--but 10 years and a couple of adopted street dogs later, bustling Bogotá has become their home.
Excited to share his newfound insider perspective on Colombia with others, notebook in hand and backpack on back, Andrew traveled the country corner to corner to research Moon Colombia. Colombia has experienced great change during the past decade, transforming itself from a no-go to a must-see destination. Andrew is continuously astounded by the natural beauty of the country and touched by the genuine warmth of its people.
Andrew has been a regular contributor to The City Paper, an English-language newspaper in Bogotá, and has written for a number of publications in the United States. He's also become a deft translator, mostly for local nonprofit organizations.
Excited to share his newfound insider perspective on Colombia with others, notebook in hand and backpack on back, Andrew traveled the country corner to corner to research Moon Colombia. Colombia has experienced great change during the past decade, transforming itself from a no-go to a must-see destination. Andrew is continuously astounded by the natural beauty of the country and touched by the genuine warmth of its people.
Andrew has been a regular contributor to The City Paper, an English-language newspaper in Bogotá, and has written for a number of publications in the United States. He's also become a deft translator, mostly for local nonprofit organizations.
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Andrew Dier is an American travel writer who has lived in Bogotá, Colombia for several years. He is the author of the first edition of the Moon Colombia Handbook.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Simranjit Singh
on August 31, 2014
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This book was amazing for Colombia! I usually use lonely planet for traveling but saw a lot of negative reviews, so I went with this. It turns out that back in 2010 (if i remember correctly), the lonely planet writer for Colombia never visited Colombia that year and just wrote the book based off of phone interviews he had with ppl, which resulted in poor recommendations and which is why a lot of ppl gave the book a low rating . This Book, however, pretty much hit the nail on the head for every city I visited (Bogota, Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Medellin). The recommendations for the tours (especially the Real City walking tour for Medellin), sites, and restaurant were amazing. Although, I do wish the book put a little more emphasis on locations where you can go out and party with locals. The only additions i would make to this book is that when you visit Bogota (like the book says) don't trust local taxis, but instead download Uber or Tipsy (if i remember correctly) and always use those cabs no matter where u go in Colombia (maybe except for santa marta, which is really safe). Also, if you're in Cartagena CHECK OUT FRAGMA!!! It's a night club with two dance floors, one for sala and the other for mix music, and where a lot of locals go to party. Many locals recommended it to us, but for some reason the club's name never appeared on many of the top travel sites for Colombia. Take my word for it, ITS AMAZING! Also, Cafe del Mar in Cartagena is really worth all of the Hype!!!
P.S. Colombia was a lot safer than I expected. As long as you don't present anyone with the opportunity to steal something from you (like wearing a flashy watch or leaving your backpack slightly open) no one will give you a problem. I walked through some of the supposedly most dangerous locations in Medellin and never had a problem.
P.S. Colombia was a lot safer than I expected. As long as you don't present anyone with the opportunity to steal something from you (like wearing a flashy watch or leaving your backpack slightly open) no one will give you a problem. I walked through some of the supposedly most dangerous locations in Medellin and never had a problem.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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on August 14, 2014
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As as long time resident of Colombia, it is refreshing and positive to see new formats and products on the guidebook market. Dier has done a great job putting this guide together, a first edition is no joke and requires a great deal of work and research. Moon Guides have a fantastic editorial reputation and just glancing through my copy I am already pleased with this one.
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Erik Zavasnik
on August 23, 2014
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We ordered this guidebook as an additional resource to have on the ground with us for our 2.5 week trip this year. After planning most of our trip through Trip Advisor, it was helpful to have the Moon Colombia guide on hand for both background and historical info. about the sights, regions, and cities we were visiting. This guide is packed with a well-written and informative background on the country. It breaks down the specific regions and provides excellent info on frequented towns & cities. The book is a handy size for carrying in a backpack or purse. When WiFi isn't available, it's a terrific read and resource for getting around. Maps included are general, but are a useful reference. Maps are easily found when you arrive in-country anyway or online, of course. I really enjoyed the informative overviews of the regions, customs, history and travel tips.
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A. Vanderweide
on September 10, 2014
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Poor restaurant recommendations, some closed long ago. Some places were not at the locations provided. At least in Medellin and Cartagena. Could do with an update. Much of the book repeated itself and didn't offer much in the way of practical or useful info. Could also really use some detailed pull-out maps of the major city centers and areas of attraction. And could have at least mentioned that Parque Arvi in Medellin was no more than roads and car exhaust and families cooking out all over the place. I was expecting much different from the cities than what actually existed on the ground after reading this book. Stick to Tripadvisor for restaurant reviews. Or better yet, skip Colombia and go somewhere else. Isn't worth it.
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