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
How To: Self-Guided City Tour of Medellin, Colombia for Under $5
Medellin, Colombia is a beautiful city with a brutal history. Behind the red brick buildings of Medellin, against the backdrop of the lush green hills, lies a sinister past. Medellin is one of the very few places that we were actually nervous to … [Read more...] about How To: Self-Guided City Tour of Medellin, Colombia for Under $5
The Best Restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia: What and Where to Eat on a Budget
During our month in Colombia, we were blown away by how good the food in Colombia was. It took us totally by surprise - Colombia wasn't the country in South America that we were most looking forward to eating our way through. But … [Read more...] about The Best Restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia: What and Where to Eat on a Budget
The Complete Guide to Minca, Colombia’s Sleepy Hidden Gem
The tiny town of Minca, Colombia isn't on the typical Colombian backpacker trail. Perched on top of a mountain in the Colombian Sierra Nevadas overlooking Santa Marta and the Caribbean Sea, with a population of 800, Minca feels a bit isolated. But … [Read more...] about The Complete Guide to Minca, Colombia’s Sleepy Hidden Gem
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 … [Read more...] about Artisanal Bread in Minca, Colombia
Parque Tayrona, Colombia: How to Get There & Where to Stay
I'm writing this from inside an open air hut. To my left, Lia is swaying on a hammock. Past her is a pool, complete with waterfall and slide. In front of me is our beautiful cabana nestled in foliage and trees. Around us we hear various birds, water … [Read more...] about Parque Tayrona, Colombia: How to Get There & Where to Stay
Exploring the Dark History of Cartagena, Colombia
I can hardly believe that only 4 days ago, on Monday, Jeremy and I tearfully said our final goodbyes to our apartment, our friends (including our cat-friend, Jasper, who stayed by our side as we moved out), and watched our belongings get packed into … [Read more...] about Exploring the Dark History of Cartagena, Colombia