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
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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…
Camping, Hiking and Snorkelling at Tayrona National Park
Following our day trip to Taganga beach near Santa Marta, last Friday Sam and I continued our search for the perfect beaches along Colombia’s Caribbean… Read More »Camping, Hiking and Snorkelling at Tayrona National Park
Paragliding in Bucaramanga
On Tuesday last week, Sam and I woke up in Bucaramanga – having randomly decided to stop there on the way to Santa Marta purely… Read More »Paragliding in Bucaramanga
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral
On Sunday last week, we hopped on a bus to Zipaquira, about two hours north of Bogotá, to head into the salt mines and see the famous… Read More »Zipaquira Salt Cathedral
South American Adventure – Timeline and Index
In 2014, I spent five months travelling overland through South America with my then-boyfriend. Even in summary, there is so much to say about this… Read More »South American Adventure – Timeline and Index
Guide to the Hammam Experience in Morocco
Morocco, one of my favourite travel destinations, is fast becoming a popular trip for weekends and longer. A country with a hugely varied topography and… Read More »Guide to the Hammam Experience in Morocco
Best of Bogotá
We’ve been in Bogotá for a few days now and have seen a lot of the city! We started out staying at the truly gorgeous Casa… Read More »Best of Bogotá
First Day in Bogota
WE’RE IN COLOMBIA! Finally, after a year of planning and saving, we made it to South America! We landed on Wednesday evening and have spent… Read More »First Day in Bogota
Review: More Packing Solutions from eBags
Recently, I posted a review of my awesome new Packing Cubes from eBags. I adore my packing cubes and have used them already (on my… Read More »Review: More Packing Solutions from eBags