This Colombian seaside city is a real gem and one of our favorite places in South America. Everyone told it was going to be hot, and they were right. It’s a stunning old town that takes you to another time and the modern touristy Bocagrande will spoil you with its sandy beaches. We were here … More Cartagena – a Colombian gem

Let me start by saying that we came to Medellin by accident. Because our Galapagos trip turned out a little differently as planned we couldn’t fly to Bogota. So we flew to Medellin instead. What do we know about Medellin? That it used to be one of the most dangerous cities in the world and … More Medellin – enjoying the simple things

Finally we arrived to the seaside (ok, with the little break in the Galapagos), where the sea is warm enough to take a dip, palm trees swaying in the wind and the temperatures are above 250C. Our Colombian friend suggested St. Marta as a good destination after the long cold weeks travelling through South America. … More Tayrona national park and Santa Marta