Minca Colombia
Minca Colombia is one of the coolest places in the north, literally! With coastal heat in the north hot enough to kill you, Minca’s breeze is just what the doctor ordered! This is one of the reasons Minca Colombia has become so popular. Backpackers flock to the small mountain town to escape the heat and […]
Best Hostel Santa Marta Colombia
When strangers become friends and friends become family Santa Marta Colombia One of Colombia’s most popular destinations. A working class community squeezed along the beach and between the Sierra Nevada Mountains. First Impressions of Santa Marta Honestly, after the 16 hour bus ride from Medellin it didn’t matter where we were as long as we […]
Comuna 13 Medellin
The death of Pablo Escobar was a day of celebration for some and a day of mourning for others. Many saw this Colombian drug lord as the ultimate villain, while others saw him as their Robin Hood. This is the story of a particular Colombian area known as Comuna 13 Medellin, a once forgotten section […]
Street Art in Bogota, as Legit as it Gets
Street art can be found all over the world. It’s a constant in terms of South American travel. Colombia is no different. Street art in Bogota can be spotted in nearly every corner of the city. Some pieces are beautiful, some pieces are tacky but all tell a story. Street art in Bogota is arguably […]
Bogota Colombia Weekend Guide, Then & Now
Arriving to Bogota after having read a few blogs and talked to a few travelers I had low expectations. I had even thought about skipping out on the city all together. The general conclusion from the traveler’s point of view isn’t exactly flattering. Most people sum Bogota up as just another city with a few […]