How to get from Colombia to Peru by Boat on the Amazon
If you want to travel from Colombia to Peru by boat, it can be hard to figure out just how to do this. So I’ve… Read More »How to get from Colombia to Peru by Boat on the Amazon
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Sailing the Amazon River – Colombia to Peru by Boat
After leaving the gorgeous countryside surrounding the sleepy town in Salento, we had only a very brief stopover in Cali (which wasn’t long enough to… Read More »Sailing the Amazon River – Colombia to Peru by Boat
Horserides and Waterfalls in Salento
I spent the morning of our second full day in Salento, a small Andean town in southern Colombia, writing and catching up on my diary. My writing… Read More »Horserides and Waterfalls in Salento
Hiking the Valle de Cocora in Salento
Hiking the Valle de Cocora in Salento, Colombia – from Indiana Jones bridges, to cloudy mountain tops, to cows and palm trees in the mist!
Arriving in Salento
After two disappointing days in Medellin, Sam and I had had enough of cities and were ready to head into more of Colombia’s gorgeous countryside.… Read More »Arriving in Salento
Cartagena – Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
After our two days on Playa Blanca, we were back in colourful Cartagena and in no hurry to leave. We spent the morning walking around… Read More »Cartagena – Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Playa Blanca, Cartagena
After a fantastic evening on the lovely, but rather plain, Playa Bocagrande in Cartagena, Sam and I were desperate to get a glimpse of the… Read More »Playa Blanca, Cartagena
First Day in Cartagena
Our arrival in Cartagena three weeks ago seems so long ago now it’s almost hard to write about it. A broken laptop, sporadic wifi, and… Read More »First Day in Cartagena
Carnaval in Barranquilla
After three days in the gorgeous mountain town of Minca, surrounded by silence and the monochrome green of forest filled valleys, the colours and crowds… Read More »Carnaval in Barranquilla
Minca, Part Three – More Waterfalls and Taking the Plunge
From my diaries backpacking around South America in 2014. Don’t miss Minca Part One and Part Two. Our original plan was to stay in Minca two nights,… Read More »Minca, Part Three – More Waterfalls and Taking the Plunge
Minca, Part Two – The Seven Hour Hike
From my diaries backpacking around South America in 2014. Don’t miss Minca Part One. Our second day in Minca began beautifully, as I imagine almost… Read More »Minca, Part Two – The Seven Hour Hike
Magic in Minca – Cascadas Marinkas
Looking for magic in Minca at Las Cascades Marinkas. Discovering the beautiful backpacker town of Minca, Colombia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains…