Ah, I feel zen! And you can too after tubing in Palomino, Colombia. I take that back, it should be called tranquil tubing in Palomino. It has been a much needed chilled out couple of days after a wee fiesta in Santa Marta! For obvious reasons, this will be a (nearly) photo-less post for us, which […]
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Minca, a small town with a population of one thousand, tucked away in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, really has it all and here are the things to do in Minca for all backpackers travelling to Colombia (my favourite country to backpack around!) Click to read our extensive Colombia travel guide Santa Marta to […]
You arrived in Bogota and thought, where are the beaches and waters of the Caribbean that everyone bangs on about Colombia? It’s in the north! Head to Santa Marta then take a bus to Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona / Tayrona National Park and you’ll find nice hikes, cheeky monkeys, and lapping waves. Click to read our extensive Colombia travel […]
I’ve come to the conclusion that Colombia is just paradise. Every stop we make, we step into another postcard! This time it’s Costeño Beach Surf Camp Ecolodge on the wild Consteño Beach. Travellers will find this heaven on the northwest a great stop for those looking to swing on a hammock by day and have a […]
I write this article moving to and fro in a relaxing manner from a hammock on the rooftop of La Calzada del Santo. This hotel is perfect in sunny Santa Marta. Click to read our extensive Colombia travel guide La Calzada del Santo – Boutique, Chic Hammocks with views of the mountains and sea are […]





