Colorful countryside towns, Caribbean beaches, arepas, and kind smiles from richly diverse people. Let’s explore Colombia!
Bogotá, the sprawling capital of Colombia, South America, is where I called home for 3 months! The city, as I'd come to find out first hand, is rich in culture, food, and activities. (And definitely is colder and higher up in altitude than I first expected!) While...
The Valle de Cocora, or the Cocora Valley, is best known for its soaring palm trees. In fact, these palm trees, known as wax palm trees or palmas de Cera, are the tallest in the world! Reaching heights of 200 feet or 60 meters. Planning a trip? Hiking the Valle de...
When touring Colombia's coffee country, Salento is simply not to be missed. After having traveled on Colombia's Caribbean coast, I was super excited to explore the Zona Cafetera. I was nearing the end of my research semester in Bogotá, where I anxiously awaited the...
Taking a trip to Colombia? The hardest part is not the planning itself, but choosing which part of Colombia you want to see! Since Colombia is so diverse, a short plane trip can take you anywhere from whale watching on the Pacific Ocean, to exploring sand dunes in the...
Is there such a thing has a perfect city? Not at all. But the Caribbean port city of Cartagena, Colombia (also known as Cartagena de Indias) comes close. With its white-sand beaches, 16th-century fortress and old town, colorful colonial architecture, tropical climate,...
Minca is a tiny, enchanting town nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Located just behind the coastal town of Santa Marta, it's a place that's becoming increasingly popular on backpackers' itinerary. My experience was probably very different from the average...
A backpacking trip up the Caribbean coast in Colombia is not complete without a pit-stop at Palomino. Lots of travelers have mixed feelings about Palomino -- is it really Colombia's secret slice of paradise? Find out in my brief guide to Palomino, Colombia below. I...
Punta Gallinas, a place I've never heard of but one I'll never forget. Traveling to the northern most point of South America is no easy feat. But now having done it, it's not as bad as it may seem. Just be ready for an incredible eye-opening desert adventure. Read...
Cabo de la Vela is a Caribbean desert town in the northern region of La Guajira, Colombia known for its insane landscapes, indigenous Wayuu, and kitesurfing schools. Making the trip to Cabo is quite an adventure! (Just to get there one must skirt across the desert in...
The Caribbean coast called and said it was time for another adventure. So with a curious heart and a frugal budget, I left behind my rainy Bogotá home to spend 11 days on the sunny northern coast of Colombia. First destination: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona - where...