A day trip to Guatapé is definitely a must do when in Medellin. You can either join an organized tour, but I recommend going there on your own. How to get to Guatapé? From Terminal del Norte there is a direct bus to Guatapé. The bus terminal in Medellin is right next to the metro…
Medellin, the city that is known as dangerous, with gangs, drug lords and the infamous Pablo Escobar. Now in 2024 it’s an actual fun place to visit. Is it completely safe? No, of course you have to be very careful with your belongings. But this isn’t any different than any other big city. Where to…
The Santa Marta region has a few highlights to see in the area: Tayrona National Park with its beautiful beaches, the relaxed vibe in Palomino, and Minca in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Even though Minca is so close to Santa Marta, it’s a completely different landscape, environment and temperature. Instead of hot coastal weather, expect…
Palomino was my ultimate stay of relaxation. I booked the lovely upscale boutique hotel MAPUWI where I spent 4 nights enjoying the pool, the gorgeous decorated common area and the luxurious room. I love that the place is secluded. With only 3-4 rooms around the pool, you don’t share your space with loads of people.…
When visiting Santa Marta, making a trip to Tayrona National Park is an absolute must! At least if you’re into gorgeous beaches, a bit of jungle and not be discouraged by a good hike. How to get to Tayrona NP from Santa Marta? Immediately after arriving at Santa Marta Mercado Público, I hopped onto the…
Arriving in Colombia Cartagena is my first destination in Colombia. Most people will start their Colombia trip in Bogota, but I was in dire need of tropical temperatures, after traveling for so long at high altitudes in Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Apparently before arrival, one needs to fill in the online immigration form. I was…
The moment when Chile was part of my travel itinerary, I immediately wanted to include Easter island. As a young girl I’ve always been fascinated by this remote place in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. A mysterious place I never imagined going to, and now it was happening! Getting to the Easter island The…
What to do when in Santiago? Don’t ask me! Stepping into Chile is like stepping back into the modern world. Compared to other South American countries, this place is expensive, but also more organized! Which is no surprise as it’s one of the better economies in the continent. During my 4 day stay in Santiago,…
Atacama desert: the driest desert on Earth Crossing the border from Bolivia to the North of Chile, brought me to San Pedro de Atacama. The place for visiting the Atacama desert and its surroundings. How to get around: rental car or joining organized tours? On my day of arrival I was in doubt if I…
Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world. It’s like stepping into another world where the white salt surface stretch onto the horizon. When visiting Bolivia, the Uyuni salt flats are on top of every itinerary, and for a good reason! 3 day tour on the Uyuni Salt flats DAY 1 Meeting…
