Category Archives: Colombia

El Totumo Mud Volcano: Read This Before You Go!

El Totumo is a mud volcano that is a popular day trip from Cartagena. Read...

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Rosario Islands: Read This Before You Go to Playa Blanca

Visiting the famous white sand beach of Playa Blanca on Isla Grande is a popular...

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26 Best Things to Do in Cartagena (and What to Eat!)

Cartagena is a colorful and bustling city on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast that makes it easy...

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7 Reasons to Visit Cali, Colombia

Cali, Colombia is known as the salsa capital of the world. People from all over...

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Salento, Colombia Travel Guide: A Town with Culture, Coffee and Charm

Salento, Colombia is in the heart of coffee region and is known for colorful doorways,...

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Border Crossing: Colombia to Ecuador

Crossing the border between Colombia was the part of our journey we were dreading most.

Explosives & Alcohol, a Great Combination

Being the only gringos in the bar in Colombia, we drew lots of attention...

Valle de Cocora: Hiking in the Clouds

Though hiking the Valle de Cocora was one of the things I was most looking...

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Salento: In the Heart of Colombia’s Coffee Region

Located in lush green mountains, Salento is a true Paisa village. Lining the streets are...

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Medellin Colombia

When we told friends and family that Colombia was among the countries we were planning...

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Tayrona National Park: Beach Camping in Colombia

I don't think there are many better combinations in life than a beach and a...

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Taganga: A Dirt Road Paradise

A day after landing in Colombia, we made a journey along the coast to the...