The Valle de Cocora hike in Salento, Colombia is famous for its 200 foot tall wax palms. What people don’t tell you is that the hike also includes a difficult & dangerous uphill trek through deep, thick mud in a rainy cloud forest! Know what to expect. Tips for hiking Valle de Cocora, what to pack for the Valle de Cocora hike, and more information.
What and Where to Eat in Cartagena, Colombia on a Budget
What and where to eat in Cartagena de las Indias, Colombia. From fish to ceviche to pizza to mango, find out what to order and where to get the best food in Cartagena and Getsemani.
The Complete Guide to Minca, Colombia’s Sleepy Hidden Gem
The town town of Minca, Colombia isn’t on the typical Colombian backpacker trail. Perched on a mountain in the Colombian Sierra Nevadas, with a population of 800, Minca is if nothing else isolated. But at only 45 minutes away from the much more popular coastal town of Santa Marta, and only 5 hours away from bustling Cartagena, Colombia, it is well worth the detour.
Artisanal Bread in Minca, Colombia
The smell of fresh baked bread and lush, rich chocolate. Quiet classical music. A high arched ceiling, dark exposed wooden beams against bright white. Artistically placed vintage treasures. A tiny, carefully selected menu, changing from day to day: artisanal bread with cream cheese; coffee from… [read more]
Exploring the Dark History of Cartagena, Colombia
On the first stop of our year long honeymoon, we visit beautiful Cartagena, Colombia, where a dark and tortured past is intertwined with a vibrant present.
Saying Goodbye: What I Will Miss Most While Travelling Long Term
After 4 years in the Bay Area, I leave in a week to travel long term with my new husband. I’m so excited, but also in mourning for my life here.