Stranded Migrants in the Darien Gap Crisis Colombia The Darien Gap is the stretch of no man’s land between Panama and Colombia. A 66 mile long stretch of mountains, jungle, marsh and swampland. This area is said to be too difficult and costly to produce roads or infrastructure in the region. Where it All Began […]
To Visit Capurgana…or not to Visit Capurgana? This is one of those places you rarely hear about. Just far enough out of the way that most travelers scratch the village off of the “to do list”. But, just close enough to consider lacing up your boots and starting out on the adventure. Sure, it’s a […]
Carnaval de Barranquilla Carnaval was a spur of the moment thing. I never planned on going, I wasn’t even supposed to be on the continent during the celebrations. My year long South America adventure was nearing its end. The idea of going back home was bitter-sweet. On one hand I missed my friends and family. […]
Our bus pulled over along the side of the single dirt road that lead down to Palomino’s beachfront. We collect our bags, bid farewell to the new friends we met in Punta Gallinas (check out our experience here) and head into town. Hello, Paradise Palomino Colombia. I think we will be good friends. 🙂 My first […]
Cabo de la Vela & Punta Gallinas So, you’ve decided to head over to the edge of the continent? Despite the distance…despite the heat and lack of tangible luxury…despite the stories of danger I’m sure you’ve heard by now? ….what a great decision you’ve made. Buckle up your safety belt. You’re in for an adventure. […]
Cabo de la Vela & Punta Gallinas Without Guide Cabo de la Vela is in the northeast corner of Colombia, in The Department of La Guajira. Only a half day’s worth of travel from Colombia’s popular coastal towns: Cartagena, Santa Marta, Palomino or anywhere else along the way. Cabo might not seem too distant on a […]
Beachlife Santa Marta revolves around three places Santa Marta, Taganga and Rodadero. Each beach has its charm. Visit one of them or all three if you have time! *Looking for great place to stay in Santa Marta? Check out this post! *Looking to escape the heat in North Colombia? Check out this post! Beachlife Santa […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]