October is one of the best times to visit New England, USA. The full colors of fall reveal themselves, especially in a forested state like Maine. The purpose of my trip was mostly to visit my host family, where I stayed as an exchange student in 2001. First catching up with my American sister Colleen,…
Are you planning a trip to Bolivia? Here is a full travel guide with all the information you need. Itinerary Transportation Where to stay ATM Useful tips SIM card Language Itinerary For a 3 week trip to Bolivia, this itinerary is perfect to get a complete exposure of the country with all its highlights, or…
Are you planning a trip to Peru? Here is a full travel guide with all the information you need. Itinerary Transportation Where to stay ATM Useful tips SIM card Language Maps Itinerary For a full 3 week trip to Peru, this itinerary is perfect for a complete exploration with cities, astonishing nature and immerse in…
Are you planning a trip to Colombia? Here is a complete Colombia travel guide with all the information you need. Itinerary Transportation Where to stay ATM SIM card Dar no papaya Language Maps Itinerary For a 2-3 week trip to Colombia, this itinerary is perfect to give you a full insight of the country. Cartagena:…
After 3 months of intense travel through South America, I decided to finish it with a full week of relaxation on the tropical Caribbean island Curaçao. Since I’m not the type to sit and like to explore the island as much as possible, here is a list of great things to do in Curaçao. BEACH…
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia and the last place I’m visiting in Colombia and South America. I struggle with mixed feelings of saying farewell to the continent and almost going home. But before I definitely cross the Atlantic Ocean, I first have a last week in sunny Curaçao. Are you going to Colombia and packing…
Salento is in the heart of Eje Cafetero, also known as the coffee axis. A region in rural Colombia formed by multiple towns that historically has been farming coffee. The position in the Andean rainforest makes for some of the most beautiful landscapes. Of all the villages, Salento is the most visited, mainly because of…
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…