Category: Colombia
How To Spend An Epic 5 Days In Cartagena With Kids
A destination our whole family continues to dream about is Cartagena with its mix of old and new, city and beach, and bursting culture. Here you can eat savory seafood at an affordable price, enjoy a relaxing massage for under $30, and know that everyone will greet you with a vibrant smile. What more could…
The Ultimate Three Days In Cartagena Family Itinerary
Have you ever wanted to explore South America but didn’t know where to start? The place we continue to dream about is Cartagena with its mix of old and new, city and beach, and being steeped in culture. Here you can eat savory seafood at an affordable price, enjoy a relaxing massage for under $30,…
7 Of The Best Restaurants In El Poblado, Medellin
We like to dine out, and we have found that Colombia has amplified our desire and ability to do this. There are so many incredible restaurants, especially in Medellin and the El Poblado neighborhood. We were based in El Poblado, so it was easy to walk into the neighborhood and dine at some incredible places….
Journey To The Beautiful Rosario Islands Colombia: An Honest Review
One of the best activities near Cartagena is booking a relaxing day-trip to the Rosario Islands Colombia. If you have the time, staying overnight is even better. Cartagena is hot and the city beaches are nothing to write home about. If you spend the day on a city beach you will be pestered by pushy…
Rosario Islands Hotels: The Best Places To Stay With Kids
The Rosario Islands are a beautiful archipelago off the coast of Cartagena. The islands are very popular to explore as a day trip from Cartagena, and I highly recommend a visit. When we were there in January, we took a day trip to the Rosario Islands and loved the relaxing vibe and fewer vendors trying…
The Best Sunset Cruise In Cartagena With Kids
I’m a sucker for the unique and weird even if it is slightly cheesy. So, when we got to Cartagena and saw a gigantic pirate ship with a sign advertising a sunset cruise parked at the docks, I was immediately excited. I wanted to go on a sunset cruise in Cartagena with kids. Why not…
Comuna 13 With Kids: A Vibrant Community Tour
One of the best activities we did while visiting Medellin, besides eating out of course, was a tour of Comuna 13 with kids. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Comuna 13 was the most dangerous area in Medellin and really the world. Now it is a hip neighborhood where many tourists visit and can learn…
Learn From Our Mistakes: How To Have A Successful Road Trip In Another Country
After 5 short hours of sleep and delaying the rental car reservation until the next day, Mike arrived to pick up the rental car to begin our 7 and a half hour journey to the Tatacoa Desert. We were exhausted from our long bus rides the previous day, but ready to start this leg of…
Cartagena Costs Broken Down: Is It Expensive To Visit This Beautiful City?
While the exchange rate in Colombia continued to be in our favor, we had previously decided to go “all out” on our lodging in Cartagena. This was our biggest, most modern, best beach access, most amenities stop for our time in Latin America. These costs started our numbers off a bit higher, and while many…
Cartagena Travel Guide Book: Recommendations From A Local Expert
Nestled along the sunny shores of the Caribbean Sea in Colombia, Cartagena is a city brimming with old-world charm and vibrant streets. It feels like stepping into a living history book, where cobblestone pathways wind past brightly adorned buildings bursting with colorful flowers. We interviewed a local to find out where to go in this…