Taganga, Colombia is in the coastal region of Colombia’s Santa Marta, which is situated just outside the popular Tayrona National Park. Many backpackers use the infamous Taganga as a starting point for visiting the pristine tropical beaches of Tayrona National Park. A popular destination all year round for tourism, but for us we’d be spending… Read More New Year’s Eve in Taganga, Colombia
Cartagena is a truly sensational tropical Colombian paradise and possibly my favourite city in Colombia and perhaps South America. The city of Cartagena is situated on Colombia’s northern peninsula. This makes Cartagena is South America’s perfectly located slice of the Caribbean. Because of the close proximity to the Caribbean and its coastal geography, Cartagena is… Read More The best beaches in Cartagena, Colombia
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… Read More Travellers insight: Flying in Colombia
A quick trip to the man made lagoons of Guatape, Colombia. Situated two hours east of Medellin just like the local Colombian’s do. We found ourselves in Guatape, a once deprived declining tourism destination now a regeneration fantasy with colourful buildings to match. During the holidays and on weekends Colombians and backpackers flood the colourful… Read More The colourful streets of Guatape, Colombia
It takes a grueling four days and a lot of blood sweat and tears to get to The Lost City. It would be an understatement to say that I was not impressed at the prospect of a 4 day hike. The hike would take me through the Colombian jungle as part of the popular Lost… Read More The Lost City trek, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia is one of the most important ports in all of Latin America and the place we chose to spend Christmas celebrations. After flying in from Panama and heading directly to the backpacker favourite and edgy Getsemani neighbourhood. We spent our days checking out Calle Media Luna and all the treats of Cartagena. Afterwards,… Read More Christmas in Cartagena, Colombia