Colombia Solo Travel – Is Travelling to Colombia Alone Safe?

Me at the Top of El Penol in Guatape Colombia - Solo Travel Colombia Guide

Colombia still has a bad reputation, but is it justified?  Can Colombia shake off the dark shadows of the past when drug lords ruled over the country and violence and death were a way of life here?  I hope so!  I loved Colombia.  It was my favourite country in South America, after 10 months of […]

Ciudad Perdida Tour: The Lost City Trek Colombia

The Circular terraces and ruins of the Lost City in Colombia on the last day of the Lost City Trek to the Ciudad Perdida - Backpacking Colombia

Want to know more about the Lost City Tour?  You’re in the right place!  The Ciudad Perdida Tour and Lost City trek in Colombia is a challenging but fascinating adventure that I highly recommend.  Trekking through the Colombian jungle for 4 or 5 days is beautiful, sometimes strenuous, always sweaty and at times very wet!  […]

10 Best Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia

Historic center of Cartagena with the Caribbean Sea Behind - The Best Things to do in Cartagena

Cartagena de Indias (more commonly known as Cartagena) is Colombia’s most famous international destination with good reason. The historic city is colourful and charming, there is year-round warm weather, a vibrant culture, and lots of things to see and do. Check out our guide to 10 of the very best things to do in Cartagena, […]

Where to Stay in Tayrona National Park: Accommodation in Parque Tayrona Colombia

Tayrona National Park Beach - Where to Stay in Tayrona National Park: Accommodation in Parque Tayrona Colombia

Need help deciding where to stay in Tayrona National Park?  I’ve got you covered!  Tayrona National Park in Colombia is an incredible place.  In Spanish, it is known as Parque Tayrona or Parque Nacional Tayrona, and it was one of my favourite places to visit when I was backpacking in Colombia.  Although it is possible […]

Backpacking Bogota: Things to do in Bogota Colombia

Street Art in Bogota Colombia - Backpacking South America Backpackers Guide to South America on a Budget

Bogota certainly wasn’t my favourite stop in Colombia.  Compared to the rest of this beautiful country, Bogota is busy, dirty, and the traffic is always horrendous,  However, I was pleasantly surprised to find there were more than enough things to do in Bogota keep me occupied for a few days before I took my flight […]

Food Tour & Cooking Class in Bogota with 5Bogota

patacones with guacamole, ahogao and cheese - part of the cooking class with 5 Bogota - what to in Bogota

You must be realising by now that I am a huge food fan.  Everywhere I visit I am trying to take as many cooking classes and food tours as possible, from a tapas tour in Barcelona to a cooking class in Mexico City, and learning how to make chocolate in Belize, I am always on the […]

Las Gachas and Guadalupe Colombia: The Ultimate Guide

Las Gachas in Guadalupe Colombia - Off the beaten track in South America

I first came to Guadalupe Colombia in June 2016.  It was one of the last places I visited in South America before I flew home, and was one of my favourites.  This tiny town in the Santander region of Colombia was barely on the map back then, I’d read one blog article about Las Gachas, […]

Why Colombia Should be on Your Bucket List

Colombia beach sunset - why visit Colombia

Colombia is one of my favourite countries I have visited. When Carly from Curly Bird Travel asked if she could write a blog post about Colombia, and her love for it, I couldn’t refuse.  Colombia really has to be experienced first hand, so here is Carly to tell you why Colombia should be on your […]

What to Pack for La Ciudad Perdida Lost City Trek

Packing for the Ciudad Perdida Trek and need to know what to bring?  Check out my full Lost City trek packing list with everything you need on this incredible but challenging hike through the Colombian jungle.  From mosquito repellant to comfy walking shoes and some spare loo roll, I’ve got you covered with this guide […]

Tayrona National Park Colombia – Your Ultimate Guide

Parque Tayrona National Park Colombia - The Beachside Hammock Hut

Tayrona National Park Colombia, or Parque Nacional Tayrona as it’s called in Spanish, is a beautiful natural park on the northern coast of Colombia, enjoying the heavenly warm seas of the Caribbean.  In this ultimate guide to Tayrona Natural National Park you’ll see how to get there, how the hike to the camps is, what to […]