North & Caribbean
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
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
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
Mompóx, Colombia, a pueblo frozen in time
Mompóx, Colombia (pronounced MomPOSH or MomPOSS, and confusingly sometimes spelt Mompós) is a town frozen in time. Beautiful yellow colonial architecture, cobbled streets and … More
Rating the paradise beaches of Providencia Island, Colombia
**2020-21 emergency situation** In November 2020, Isla de Providencia was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Iota. While thankfully all but 2 of the islanders survived, … More
An honest review: Crab Cay Boutique Lodge, Isla de Providencia
**Isla de Providencia emergency situation** In November 2020, Isla de Providencia was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Iota. While thankfully all but 2 of the … More
Isla de Providencia, Colombia’s unspoilt paradise island
**Isla de Providencia emergency situation** In November 2020, Isla de Providencia was absolutely devastated by Hurricane Iota. While thankfully all but 2 of the … More
Cartagena, Colombia’s enchanting Caribbean burst of culture
We ended up spending far too long in Cartagena, Colombia (full name Cartagena de las Indias), but loved it anyway. A hotspot for cruises … More
Colombia to Panama: How to book a San Blas Islands boat tour
So you want to book a San Blas Islands boat tour, but have no idea where to start? We’re here to help! San Blas … More