COLOMBIA
Best things to do in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is undoubtably Colombia’s most photogenic and colorful city. It’s a very different vibe than Colombia’s other cities. Maybe, because of it’s location on the Caribbean coast. From the moment you set foot in its colorful, colonial streets, you can feel the energy and warmth of this city. Whether you’re wandering through the charming Walled […]
How to visit Tayrona National Park in Colombia
Tayrona is the most popular national park in Colombia for both locals and tourists. Expect lush jungles, pristine beaches, and rich biodiversity. You’ll likely run into some wildlife on of the trails. It is known for its stunning landscapes as this is where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the sea. Beyond the stunning landscapes, Tayrona holds deep […]
The ultimate Colombia Travel route
Traveling through Colombia is becoming more and more popular. People are discovering the creative cities, friendly locals and breathtaking beaches and rainforest. Creating your travel plan for Colombia can be tough though. There’s a lot of amazing destinations, but they are spread out all over this large country that consists of desert, rainforest and mountains. […]
Best things to do in Salento, Colombia
At an altitude of 1900 meters and surrounded by rainforest, you can find the beautiful mountain village, Salento. It’s the town that many people use as a base to visit Valle de Cocora. However, Salento has more to offer than a visit to the worlds highest palm trees. The quaint town located in Colombia’s coffee […]
Guide to Jardin, the most beautiful mountain village in Colombia
Jardin in Colombia, my favorite little village in the coffee region. You’ll find Salento and Guatape in everyone’s travel route through Colombia, but Jardin is often skipped. It’s by no means off the beaten track as it does get a fair bit of tourism and lively outside terraces, but it has a nice serenity about […]
The lost city trek in Colombia, a guide to la Ciudad Perdida
In the middle of the jungle of the Sierra Nevada mountain range you can find La ciudad Perdida (Spanish for the lost city). That is, if you are willing to make the 4 day 70km trek through said jungle. This is no easy feat, because of the hot and humid conditions. There are no shortcuts, […]