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b"What does it take to really know a place?\\xa0\\nWhen Jordan Salama arrived in Colombia for the first time, he realized immediately that it was a country that was deeply misunderstood. For a place so often associated with violence, Jordan found himself in a country teeming with rugged beauty, welcoming communities, vibrant music, and astonishing art.\\xa0\\nJordan wanted to dive deeper. To do so, he heeded the advice of locals, who told him that to really know Colombia, he needed to sail along the Magdalena River. The Magdalena is the beating heart of Colombia\\u2019s countryside, flowing all the way from soaring southern peaks to windswept northern shores. And while Jordan suspected that he would gain a deeper understanding of Colombia, he had no idea how profoundly it would change his life.\\xa0\\nAlong the way, he befriended people whose passions had carried them both hundreds of miles into the countryside and no farther than their front porch; he slogged through mud and paddled in canoes; he held tightly to wind-whipped kites and spun to music, dancing the lines between fable and reality.\\xa0\\nWhether you already know Colombia or you\\u2019re curious to learn more, Jordan's story will open your eyes and touch your heart in unexpected ways.\\xa0\\n\\nHIGHLIGHTS\\xa0\\n- Trek into the far reaches of Colombia\\u2019s rugged jungles, traveling to archaeological sites that are only reachable on foot or on horseback\\xa0\\n- Meet the world-famous Biblioburro, Colombia\\u2019s one-man (and two-donkey) roaming library\\xa0\\n- Ride the unusual motobalinera, an improvised mode of transport you\\u2019ll have to hear to believe\\xa0\\n- Come face to face with nature in a hair-raising encounter with Pablo Escobar\\u2019s wild hippos\\xa0\\n- Journey to dreamlike town of Mompox, the fabled inspiration behind Gabriel Garc\\xeda Marquez\\u2019s Macondo\\xa0\\n- Experience the joys, sorrows, and wonders of Colombia, perhaps the most misunderstood country in the world\\xa0\\n\\nFIND JORDAN\\xa0\\nFollow Jordan\\u2019s work at jordansalama.com, where you\\u2019ll find links to his articles in National Geographic, The New York Times, and more. You can also find him on Instagram and TikTok @jordansalama19. As you\\u2019ll hear in this episode, Jordan is a beautiful writer and his book, Every Day the River Changes, is an incredible read. There are some great stories in there that didn\\u2019t make it into the episode, so grab your copy at your local bookstore or online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon!\\xa0\\n\\nSPONSORS\\xa0\\nA HUGE thank you to our new and incredible sponsor, The North Face, for supporting this episode! When you wear The North Face, it\\u2019s more than a jacket\\u2026it\\u2019s the calling to get out there and explore. Find your next fleece, parka, or winter jacket at thenorthface.com.\\xa0\\nAnd thank you to our other amazing sponsor, Juggernaut Wines! Get four bottles of their delicious wines delivered to your home for only 1 cent in shipping costs. Just head over to juggernautwines.com and type in the code ARMCHAIR21.\\n\\nSOCIAL\\xa0\\nShare the show with your friends! Follow @armchairexplorerpodcast across Instagram and Facebook, and check out Armchair Explorer's website for background videos, photos and more on each episode. And please hit that follow button to support the show!\\xa0\\n\\nCREDITS\\nThis episode was produced by Armchair Productions. Find our other shows at armchair-productions.com. Jenny Allison wrote and produced this episode, along with host and producer Aaron Millar. Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Theme music written by the artist Sweet Chap.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"