Laura Restrepo Ortega
I am a recent university graduate, having completed a Creative Writing degree, majoring in journalism at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. I also want to work professionally as a photographer and documentary filmmaker. I hope to one day work for the National Geographic, the UNHCR and other NGOs. I briefly worked as a volunteer photographer with the UN branch in Queensland, Australia.
I was born in Medellin, Colombia, where I grew up and have spent most of my life. I also lived in Peterborough, Canada for a short time, and spent over five years in Brisbane, Australia. I am now travelling in Sri Lanka.
If you have any comments, or any suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
For more photography, writing and even comic strips, visit my online portfolio.
Happy reading!
Latest Articles
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Best Seafood Restaurants in Colombo
Seafood in Sri Lanka is fresh, abundant and very reasonably priced. There are many beautiful restaurants in Colombo to enjoy delicious, flavourful dishes. Here are a few.
Dec 12, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Activities in Rio Claro Natural Reserve
In Colombia's largest marble canyon, visitors can enjoy everything from extreme sports to scenic walks and swimming in beautiful Río Claro.
Nov 22, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Rio Claro Natural Reserve
Rio Claro's beauty and uniqueness stand out, and it is rapidly becoming a well-known destination for visitors who seek a natural and exciting experience in Colombia.
Nov 22, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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The New Hacienda Napoles
The Hacienda Napoles, or Naples Estate, was Pablo Escobar's dream come true. It was a sad and decadent place. Now it's reviving a region and the past.
Sep 20, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Hacienda Napoles
The Hacienda Napoles was Pablo Escobar's personal zoo, hide-away and place of business. Today it represents the sad past and, hopefully, a better future for the region.
Sep 20, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Travel to Port Douglas
Though most of the region presents a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere, Port Douglas offers luxury and five star hotels. It certainly stands out in the tropics.
Jun 29, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Things to Do in Cape Tribulation
Cape Tribulation sits in the perfect location: between the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef, in tropical north Queensland, Australia.
Jun 29, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Travel from Cairns to Cape Tribulation
When visiting Australia's tropical north, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rain Forest are a must-see for nature lovers. There are great tours departing Cairns.
Jun 27, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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AJ Hackett Bungy in Cairns
They call it the best view in Cairns, and once you're atop the 50 metre platform, it's easy to understand why. It's so beautiful up there...so why not jump?
Jun 24, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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Travel to Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands
Cairns city in Australia's tropical north is small and its beaches are sadly eroded, but a short drive away lies an unspoiled wonderland; a region of compelling contrast.
Jun 19, 2009
- Laura Restrepo Ortega
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