My Trip to Colombia was founded in 2018 by Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille, a French-Colombian couple who have called Colombia home since 2023 and have been traveling the country since 2013. We’re the authors of the Guide Évasion Colombie (Hachette, 2024) and the Guide Simplissime Colombie (Hachette, 2026), and our work is recommended by the Guide Vert Michelin, Petit Futé, and Guide Tao.
With over 400 articles published, 60,000 monthly visitors across our three sites (French, Spanish, and English), and a network of more than 40 local tourism partners in Colombia, My Trip to Colombia has become one of the most trusted resources out there for planning a trip to Colombia.
This page brings together the mentions, recommendations, and reader testimonials we’ve collected along the way.
We’re published authors at Hachette
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Our books with Hachette
Since 2024, Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille have been authors with Hachette for their travel guide series on Colombia.
Guide Évasion Colombie — Hachette, 2024
The first French-language guide from Hachette devoted entirely to Colombia, the Guide Évasion Colombie was written by Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille. Its 496 pages take readers across Colombia’s regions, drawing on the authors’ firsthand experience on the ground.
- Publisher: HACHETTE
- Year: 2024
- Pages: 496 p.
- ISBN: 978-2-01-722763-2
- Reference: BNF record
Guide Simplissime Colombie — Hachette, coming in 2026
The second book written by Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille for Hachette, the Guide Simplissime Colombie is part of the publisher’s well-known Simplissime series: a visual, user-friendly guide built for planning a trip to Colombia.
- Publisher: HACHETTE
- Year: 2026 (coming out in June)
- Pages: 176 p.
- ISBN: 978-2017357162
Featured in the leading travel guidebooks
Earning a citation in the leading print guidebooks is the highest mark of editorial credibility in the travel industry. Each of these guides applies rigorous editorial standards and independently fact-checks every source it recommends. Three French-language print guidebooks recommend My Trip to Colombia: the Guide Vert Michelin (2023, page 453), Petit Futé Colombie (2026, page 448), and Guide Tao Monde (Viatao, 2020). These three guidebooks complement our own two titles published by Hachette.
Guide Vert Michelin Colombie
My Trip to Colombia appears on page 453 of the Guide Vert Colombie, in its list of recommended websites for trip planning.
- Publisher: MICHELIN
- Year: 2023
- Pages: 492 p.
- ISBN: 978-2-06-726095-5
- Reference: BNF record
“An incredibly thorough blog focused on responsible tourism initiatives and off-the-beaten-path itineraries.”
— Guide Vert Colombie, Michelin, 2023
Petit Futé Colombie
My Trip to Colombia appears on page 448 of Petit Futé Colombie, in its “Top information sources” section.
- Publisher: Nouvelles éditions de l’Université
- Year: 2026
- Pages: 455 p.
- ISBN: 978-2-06-726994-1
- Reference: BNF record
- Online listing: petitfute.com — Mon voyage en Colombie
“One of the best blogs out there on Colombia — thorough, up-to-date, and it makes you want to head out and follow in their footsteps.”
— Petit Futé Colombie, 2026 edition
Guide Tao Monde (Viatao)
My Trip to Colombia is featured in the Guide Tao Monde, a travel guide focused on responsible and sustainable tourism.
- Publisher: VIATAO
- Year: 2020
- Pages: 252 p.
- ISBN: 978-2359081541
- Reference: BNF record
- Google Books excerpt: View the mention
“A blog dedicated to Colombia run by a French-Colombian couple. A real goldmine of information.”
— Guide Tao Monde, Viatao, 2020
Covered in the French press and specialty travel media
France 3 / Franceinfo — June 17, 2020
Caen: controversy over Escobar, a bar-restaurant named after the Colombian drug trafficker
France 3 interviewed Angélica and Samuel, founders of My Trip to Colombia, as part of an investigation into how Colombia is portrayed in the French media.
“Angélica and her partner Samuel run a blog called My Trip to Colombia. Their goal? To break down clichés about the country and ‘show everything that makes it rich,’ she explains.”
— France 3 Normandie / Franceinfo.fr, June 17, 2020
Le Petit Journal de Bogotá — March 6, 2023
Meet Angélica and Samuel, founders of the blog My Trip to Colombia
Le Petit Journal, the go-to media outlet for French expats around the world, ran a feature profile on Angélica and Samuel, the founders of My Trip to Colombia.
“monvoyageencolombie.com isn’t just another travel blog. Angélica and Samuel travel all over Colombia. They discover, source, test, and build real relationships with community-based and responsible tourism projects, then share them with their readers. They’re driven by the desire to offer a different take on the country and introduce people to areas that are still under the radar and untouched by mass tourism.”
— Le Petit Journal Bogotá, March 6, 2023
La Montagne — June 8, 2018
Colombia — Angélica and Samuel’s blog
The regional daily La Montagne featured My Trip to Colombia as a top resource for French speakers planning a trip to Colombia.
“Angélica and Samuel’s blog. A young Colombian-French couple based in Bordeaux who run a lively blog for French-speaking travelers in Colombia. Packed with practical info, plus a responsible tourism tab that shines a light on initiatives making a difference.”
— La Montagne, June 8, 2018
Voyageons-autrement — June 7, 2018
My Trip to Colombia, Angélica and Samuel’s blog
Voyageons-autrement, a media outlet focused on responsible and sustainable tourism, devoted a piece to Angélica and Samuel’s blog.
“Angélica and Samuel, a Colombian-French couple, took on the wild challenge of building a complete ‘bible’ for French-speaking travelers in Colombia. Their blog pulls together a ton of practical info: tips on the must-sees, lesser-known spots worth discovering, and even a sustainable tourism section that highlights initiatives doing real work in that space.”
— Voyageons-autrement, June 7, 2018
Quoi faire à Bordeaux — July 1, 2023
My Trip to Colombia: the blog of a Bordeaux native who’s an expert on Colombia
The local outlet Quoi faire à Bordeaux profiled Samuel, a Bordeaux blogger, as a leading French-language expert on Colombia.
“A natural choice, the payoff of five years of work and never letting up, that has turned them into the go-to experts when it comes to traveling in Colombia.”
— Quoi faire à Bordeaux, July 1, 2023
Liligo — The Traveler’s Magazine
My Trip to Colombia: the blog to follow for a 100% successful trip
Liligo’s travel magazine recommended My Trip to Colombia as a must-follow blog for planning a successful trip to Colombia.
“Have you always dreamed of discovering Colombia, exploring its stunning landscapes and meeting its people? You’re in the right place! Check out the interview Samuel and Angélica, the team behind the blog My Trip to Colombia, gave to liligo, where they spill everything about this beautiful country: its culture, its customs, its geography… A real goldmine for tips and insider know-how!”
— Liligo Magazine du voyageur, April 2026
E-Tourisme — March 18, 2019
My Trip to Colombia: Meet the bloggers, Angélica and Samuel
E-Tourisme, a blog covering tourism professionals, interviewed the founders of My Trip to Colombia.
“The blog is packed with travel tips (unusual destinations, personal favorites), on-the-ground advice, and photos and videos too.”
— E-Tourisme, March 18, 2019
Dozens of travel bloggers cite My Trip to Colombia as a source
Since 2018, plenty of French-speaking travel bloggers have cited My Trip to Colombia in their articles on Colombia, whether as a source of practical info or as inspiration for planning their own trip. A few of the kind words we’ve received:
Ici et là-bas — Three weeks in Colombia for their honeymoon
“After weeks of research, and especially with the help of My Trip to Colombia, it was settled (the blog is seriously great!).”
Jolis circuits — Colombia itinerary and budget
“To plan my trip, besides the Guide du Routard, I leaned heavily on the site My Trip to Colombia. There’s a ton of information on there.”
Le temps d’un week-end — One month in Colombia, insider tips
“This blog is amazing and helped me a lot when I was putting together my itinerary on the ground.”
Une part du monde — Salento and the Cocora Valley
- “I’ll point you to the article from the excellent blog My Trip to Colombia.”
My Trip to Colombia is also cited as a resource by Les globes blogueurs (gift picks), Mi fugue Mi raisin (Bogotá), and On se fait la maille (Caribbean coast), along with other travel bloggers.
What our readers say
My Trip to Colombia by the numbers
A trilingual editorial project dedicated to Colombia, run since 2018 by Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille.
What we’ve published
- 2 books published by Hachette (Guide Évasion Colombie 2024, Guide Simplissime Colombie 2026)
- 300+ articles published since 2018
- 3 websites in French, Spanish, and English
Web audience — 3 sites, 3 languages
| Site | Language | Launch | Visitors/month | Pageviews/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| monvoyageencolombie.com | French | 2018 | 40,000 | 60,000 |
| miviajeporcolombia.com | Spanish | 2022 | 9,000 | 12,000 |
| mytriptocolombia.com | English | 2023 | 10,000 | 13,000 |
| Combined | 3 languages | — | 60,000 | 85,000 |
Community and social media — @monvoyageencolombie
- Instagram: 9,800 followers (70% women, 55% based in France, 75% aged 25–44)
- Facebook: 5,000 followers on our page + 6,000 members in our community group
- Pinterest: 100,000 monthly impressions
- Newsletter: 4,000 subscribers with a 40% open rate — nearly double the travel industry average
Partner network in Colombia
Since 2018, My Trip to Colombia has worked with more than 40 local tourism partners (Colombian agencies, French-speaking operators based in Colombia, community-run lodgings) with a focus on responsible tourism. Our work supports local jobs and regularly sends travelers to these on-the-ground operators.
Are you a journalist, editor, or fellow blogger?
Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille are available for interviews, profiles, expert input, editorial partnerships, and contributions on the following topics: traveling in Colombia, tourism in Colombia, French tourism in Colombia, responsible and community-based tourism, French-Colombian expat life, safety and travel logistics in Latin America, and life as a binational content-creator couple.
For all press inquiries
- Dedicated contact: contact@mytriptocolombia.com
- Response time: within 48 hours (or less if urgency)
- Working languages: French, Spanish, English
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