What to see and do in San Andres, Colombia
San Andres is a small Caribbean island (about 12 km by 3 km) located about midway between Jamaica (400 km to the north) and the Colombian mainland (480km to the south). It comes under Colombian...
View ArticleTravel Tips and Photo Essay on Incredible Cartagena, Colombia
Most of my friends thought I was crazy when I told them that I was going to Colombia, they thought I had a death wish. I was bored with the usual destinations. I wanted something that would get me...
View ArticleTravel Tips on what to see and do in El Rodadero & Santa Marta, Colombia
Above: The beach at El Rodadero Two hours east of Cartagena is Santa Marta. My Lonely Planet guide had gone into quite a lot of detail on Santa Marta’s attractions. Really, in all honesty, there is...
View ArticleParque Tayrona, Colombia – beaches, bugs, and encounters with soldiers
Parque Tayrona is worth seeing for it’s wild, rugged beauty. Isolated, you can walk along its beaches and not see anyone. The surf in many places is violent, the breeze strong. The coast is made up of...
View ArticlePhoto Essay and Safety Tips on Taganga, Colombia
Taganga is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that basically summed it up like this: “Great if you are...
View ArticleWhy we love Colombia
I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I really love this country. The geographical diversity is amazing. The multiple mountain ranges mean that climatic zones can change within a few kilometers....
View ArticleAvoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead.
We’ve seen way too many tourists this summer. Europe always has a lot of tourists, there’s a reason it is most people’s favorite continent (including ours). We’ve spent the last 3 summers in Europe....
View ArticleWhat to see and do in San Andres, Colombia
What to see and do in San Andres, Colombia. San Andres is a small Caribbean island (about 12 km by 3 km) located about midway between Jamaica (400 km to the north) and the Colombian mainland (480km to...
View ArticleWhat’s Cartagena (Colombia) like? Here’s why it’s incredible…along with tips...
What’s Cartagena (Colombia) like? Here’s why it’s incredible. Most of my friends thought I was crazy when I told them that I was going to Colombia, they thought I had a death wish. I was bored with...
View ArticlePlaces to Visit near Cartagena (Colombia). And on what to See and Do in El...
Places to Visit near Cartagena (Colombia). Two hours east of Cartagena is Santa Marta. My Lonely Planet guide had gone into quite a lot of detail on Santa Marta’s attractions. Really, in all honesty,...
View ArticleParque Tayrona, Colombia. And a night at the Eco-Habs
Parque Tayrona Colombia. And a night at the Eco-Habs. Parque Tayrona is worth seeing for it’s wild, rugged beauty. Isolated, you can walk along its beaches and not see anyone. The surf in many places...
View ArticleSafety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit
Safety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit. Taganga is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that...
View ArticleWhy we love Colombia
Why we love Colombia. I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I really love this country. The geographical diversity is amazing. The multiple mountain ranges mean that climatic zones can change within a...
View ArticleTravel Guide on beautiful Colombia. What you should See and Do.
Travel Guide on beautiful Colombia: What you should See and Do. Colombia is one of my favorite countries. Multiple mountain rangers mean great geographical and climatic diversity; within just a few...
View ArticleAvoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead.
Avoiding Europe in the summer and where to go instead We’ve seen way too many tourists this summer. Europe always has a lot of tourists, there’s a reason it is most people’s favorite continent...
View ArticleThe Most Beautiful City in the World? Our candidates…and winner
What’s the most beautiful city in the world? You’ll find a lot of lists on the internet and most just dig up the usual suspects. See this post by Rough Guide summing up the most beautiful cities...
View ArticleCastles and Fortresses that you may have never heard of
Over the last 10 years of travel we’ve seen a lot of castles and fortresses. Some are famous, like Germany’s Neushwanstein Castle and Romania’s Bran Castle (both overrated castles in my opinion). But...
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