Cartagena is Colombia’s OG (read: original) tourist destination. It’s a Caribbean coastal city with a rich history, beautiful architecture and lots of character. The city is noticeably different than other major cities in Colombia, and in more ways than just the landscape. It moves a little bit slower. There’s less to do but still plenty …
We’re having some fun on the blog today and talking about one of our all-time favorite cities: Chicago! Our Chicago History Kenny was born and raised on the city’s Northside and grew up going to Cubs games, taking trips to the Field Museum and eating gyros and pizza puffs from Franksville. He ventured south for …
I recently rolled out my packing list page which details all of the things I packed for a year on the road, how I chose what to bring, and how I made it all fit in my Osprey Farpoint 40 Backpack. Today I wanted to share the packing list with you in an easier, more usable format. …
Last week we hiked Valle de Cocora. It was hard and we got lost, but it was so incredibly beautiful and so worth the trouble that we’d absolutely do it again. During the hike, you have the option to option to take a 20 minute detour to Acaime to see the hummingbirds. You. Should. Do. It. I …
One of the main attractions in Salento, Colombia is the Cocora Valley. You can’t read about Salento without seeing photos of the vast valley popping with unbelievably tall palm trees. These wax palms check in at over 60 meters tall and live well over 100 years. In order to get to them though, you have …
Salento is a small town with huge tourist appeal. If you are looking for a list of things to do in Salento, there are more guides available than there are people in this town. Most of which will list the same 5-8 things to do, and they will all include Cocora Valley. I’m not here …
We crammed so much fun into our 19 days in Medellin. If you’re planning a vacation, I simply can’t recommend Colombia enough times. It is beautiful, bursting with things to do, and if you’re coming from the States, a tremendous bargain (don’t miss our Medellin Travel Costs infographic for proof!). Whether you’re planning a trip …
I’ve been living out of a backpack for more than three weeks now. I’ve quickly adapted to my limited wardrobe and lack of amenities. I tried to be very deliberate in my packing to only bring the items I would need regularly and couldn’t easily buy in a pinch. Even with that high standard to …
I saw this video on Facebook about how to make soap sheets. The sheets are made by painting liquid soap onto water soluble paper, then dried and cut into small pieces. The sheets are supposed to be a light, non-liquid soap solution. Then when the sheets get wet, the paper dissolves as you use the …
Before Arriving Address: Save & Download Map Language: Spanish Language App: Google Trans Exchange Rate: $1 = 3,022 Columbia Peso Emergency separation plan: TBD Walking Tour: Real City Tours, book 36 hours in advance Time Zone: Central Upon Arriving Airport ATMs: Are there, possibly on second floor Airport Money Changing: Available, upstairs place is better Airport …