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New Year’s Eve in Taganga, Colombia which is one of Colombia’s most notorious party towns. Taganga is in the coastal region of Colombia’s Santa Marta which is situated just outside the popular and stunning Tayrona National Park. Many backpackers use the infamous Taganga as a starting or end point for visiting the pristine and tropical […]
Cartagena is a truly sensational tropical Colombian paradise. The city of Cartagena is situated on Colombia’s northern peninsula – Cartagena is South America’s perfectly located slice of the Caribbean. Cartagena beaches are a main attraction for tourists and during a trip tourists enjoy the two beaches of Cartagena. For many Central and South America backpackers […]
Let’s talk about flying in Colombia. When a 20+ hour bus ride costs the same as a two hour flight you’d be more than foolish to take the bus. Yes, you can fly in Colombia. This may come as a shock to you as almost everyone you meet will tell you that flying in South […]
Colombia is so diverse. A quick trip to the man made lagoons of Guatapè two hours east of Medellin for a little bit of nature just as the Colombians do. We found ourself in Guatapè a once deprived declining tourism destination now a regeneration fantasy. During the holidays and on weekends Colombians and backpackers alike […]
It takes a grueling four days and a lot of blood sweat and tears to get to The Lost City of Tayrona, Colombia. For me, it would be an understatement to say that I was less than impressed at the prospect of a 4 day hike through the Colombian jungle. It would be an even […]
Cartagena, Colombia the most important port in all of Latin America and the place we chose to spend our Christmas celebrations. Christmas in Cartagena and three blissful nights in the spectacular boutique hotel Bantú in The Walled City and several previous nights in the edgier Getsemani neighbourhood by the backpacker famous Calle Media Luna. A […]