The 10 best cities in Colombia (to travel to or live in!)
What you’ve stumbled upon here is a round-up of what I consider the best cities in Colombia to travel to or live. Traditional, modern, … More
Colombia
Things you need to know about Bogotá before visitng
Bogotá is a pretty intimidating city when you first get here, and it’s not always easy to pick up how things work here straight … More
Salento coffee tours: Reviewing 3 of travellers’ fave Colombian coffee fincas
Can you visit Colombia’s coffee region without going to see the inner workings of a coffee farm? Nooooooo, no you can’t. By far the … More
Hiking Colombia’s most epic trails: Grab your walking boots for these 11 hikes
It’s difficult to get by without hiking Colombia at some point – mass tourism is still a fairly new phenomenon so beautiful vistas and … More
Where to stay in Medellín, Colombia 2022: Top spots for any travel style & budget
When it comes to looking for where to stay in Medellin, there are several areas of the city that visitors tend to flock to. … More
Fantastic places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia 2022: For any travel style & budget
To begin my guide to the best places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia, let me first explain that the city is split up into … More
25 Unmissable Things to do in Medellín
What travellers love about Medellín is that there are so many things to go and see that it’s reeeeeally hard to be bored in … More
The best Colombian TV shows, films & documentaries (that aren’t Narcos)
When travelling to a new country, one of the best ways to improve your understanding of the history and culture there is to absorb … More
29 breath-taking places to go in Colombia: The Ultimate Bucketlist
You know when people say “Uhh Colombia’s amaaaazing, it just has everythinnggggg”. Well, I’m here to bloody well prove it. I’ve painstakingly compiled all … More
What’s the cost of living in Colombia?
Well, it’s good! For Europeans or North Americans, expect the cost of living in Colombia to feel pretty cheap. You do need to check … More
Isla Grande, Colombia: Cocktails in the Caribbean Sea on the Rosario Islands
Despite being called ‘Large Island’, the biggest of all the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande is still pretty small, and you can walk across it … More
Best bars, rooftops & clubs in Cartagena, Colombia
Much like the array of food options in Cartagena old town and Getsemaní barrio, there are soooo many places to be considered for the … More
Best restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia in 2022
Cartagena de Indias has a rich array of options for food & drink, given it is the #1 tourist spot in Colombia, popular not … More
Holiday the Colombian way on the Caribbean island of San Andrés
San Andrés, Colombia, is a destination that has over the last few decades become wildly popular with mainland Colombians looking for a slice of … More
El Valle, Bahia Solano: where the Colombian jungle meets the Pacific Ocean
Though not yet on the international radar as such, Bahia Solano and El Valle whale tours have made the area famous around Colombia. For … More
Bogotá Eats: Brunch, lunch and dinner in Colombia’s capital
Well, it goes without saying that the 7 months we’ve spent in Bogotá have left us plump and content. There are so many restaurants … More
Isla Barú: from Cartagena to paradise on one of Colombia’s Caribbean gems
There are many Colombian islands to visit within a couple of hours’ boat ride of Cartagena, the most popular ones being Isla Grande… More
San Gil, Colombia’s hilly adrenaline capital
San Gil, Colombia’s adrenaline capital and a great place to see Colombian life outside the big cities. We’ve now been twice to San Gil, … More
Filandia, a less touristic alternative to Salento
The coffee region in Colombia remains Andy’s favourite part of the country. Imagine rolling green valleys, colourfully-painted balconies and little old men wearing traditional … More
Colombia travel with a teen: all you need to know
In all our 7 months of life and travel in Colombia so far, we’ve been pretty much always in the presence of just adults. … More
