Julie Ligny
I consider travel as a true experience of life, as an implication in a local way of living. Travelling is staring at reality. Travelling is sharing. Working in the travel industry is a dream becoming reality. What's better in life than advising travelers about realizing their dreams?
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Colombia is THE most contrasted country of Latin America. From the Andes Cordillera to the Amazon, through the colonial city of Cartagena, the small "pueblos" in Boyaca & Santander, whale watching on the Pacific Coat, Caño Cristales, the Coffee Region... Colombia has an infinite ways of being discovered! Tell us who you are, why are you wishing to travel around Colombia... we will create a tailor made trip, just for you."
How did you get involved in travel?
"In 2004, I decided to establish myself in South Africa working for a big french company in Johannesburg. After a few months, I bought a 4x4 and drove from Johannesburg to Nairobi during 6 months! A great experience and my first step into travel! After that, I lived in Cusco (Peru), La Paz (Bolivia) and now in beautiful Colombia!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"5AM. Flight from Bogota to Yopal.
7AM. 5 hours 4x4 driving to a small lodge in the Casanare region, in the middle of... nowhere!
1 PM. Welcome to the Llanos... this huge part of Colombia stuck between the Cordillera & the Amazon. Horse-riding with my guide (a real Colombian cowboy), oh look at the anaconda over there... Jaguars, festival of birds, capybaras, caimans... where I am?!"
Julie's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
In nine days, explore the ice-capped summits of the Sierra Nevada to the white sand beaches of the tropical Caribbean coast to discover a range of indigenous and contemporary...
After exploring the markets and culture of Bogota, head to the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, famous for its Salt Cathedral located 200 meters underground. Afterwards, enjoy...
From the ice-capped summits of the Sierra Nevada glaciers to the lush tropical rainforest, discover Colombia's astounding biodiversity and contemporary cultures. This tour takes...