2020 Update: Unfortunately, La Serrana Hostel has closed its doors and is no longer open! It's still one of our favorite places that we're ever stayed at and we're sad that other travelers won't be able to experience the magic of La Serrana as we … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: La Serrana Hostel in Salento, Colombia
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Mud Baths in a Volcano: Cartagena’s Most Ridiculous Tour
Cartagena, Colombia: a hot, historical city on Colombia's tropical Caribbean coast. We originally planned to spend a week here, our very first stop on our year-long travel adventure. But due to forces beyond our control, we've ended up here for a … [Read more...] about Mud Baths in a Volcano: Cartagena’s Most Ridiculous Tour
Cascadas de Juan Curi: My Waterfall Rappelling Catastrophe in San Gil, Colombia
San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia. It's a haven for the adventurous, adrenaline loving outdoorsy traveler: you can go canyoning, hiking, white water rafting, or bungee jumping. But the star of the show is the Cascadas de Juan Curi, a … [Read more...] about Cascadas de Juan Curi: My Waterfall Rappelling Catastrophe in San Gil, Colombia
Colombian Coffee Farm Tour in Salento: The Best Coffee Experience
I love coffee. So when we were planning our trip to South America, my first port of call was to visit a Colombian coffee farm in Salento. Having now been there and done that, I can safely say that Colombia coffee is right up there with some of the … [Read more...] about Colombian Coffee Farm Tour in Salento: The Best Coffee Experience
30 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Colombia
A few years ago, we quit our jobs, put everything we owned in storage, and took off for South America with only what we could fit in our backpacks. Our first destination? Colombia. We got a lot of weird looks when we told our friends and … [Read more...] about 30 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Colombia
Hiking Valle de Cocora in Salento, Colombia: What You Need to Know
Salento, Colombia is one of the major destinations in Colombia. It's a small town in Eje Cafetero, Colombia's picturesque coffee region, located a few hours west of Bogota as the bus drives (OK, so more like 12 hours). The region is popular … [Read more...] about Hiking Valle de Cocora in Salento, Colombia: What You Need to Know