During the time I spent living the travel writing life, I discovered first-hand how positively locals go about their day to day activities. I’ve compiled a series of photographs taken in Bogota and in neighboring towns and indigenous villages. These images best represent the local way of life that I experienced in Colombia.
Owner of a small, traditional Colombian restaurant on a dirt road in La Calera.
Sunday fun with the local children
Family time
The friendly watch dog
Local performer in Guasca
a quite vintage-looking car
traditional garb in Guatavita
A day by the water
The after school blues
Father and Daughter walking hand in hand
Megan Eileen McDonough is writer, blogger and social media specialist based in New York City. She also runs Bohemian Trails, a lifestyle blog designed for the savvy and stylish traveler. Bohemian Trails aims to feature must-see places around the world, covering everything from revamped neighborhoods and vibrant street art to innovative tech hubs and everything in between. Her cultural escapades have taken her to Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Megan is also a freelance writer and social media specialist based in New York City. She contributes to various online and print publications in the travel and fashion industries and is an international correspondent for both Jetsetter and Northstar Travel Media.