One of the best things to do in Bogotá is visit Monseratte. This mountain towers over the city and gives you a bird’s eye view of Bogotá. Once you’re up here, you can truly appreciate how massive the city of Bogotá actually is. But beyond the views of the city, there’s also a few more …
Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are adjacent to each other and also managed together. When travelers visit, they’ll likely visit areas in both parks, whether they intend to or not, since it can be difficult to always know which park you are in. While I personally believe each park is worth one …
Barichara is a lovely town that many have called “the prettiest town in Colombia”. Yes, the streets are picturesque and the surrounding mountains are beautiful, but there’s also a fantastic hike that leads straight from the city of Barichara. This hike, known as the Camino Real, takes you on an ancient path from the town …
San Gil is full of tour companies offering every possible adrenaline filled activity. While these tours are convenient, sometimes it’s nice to just go at your own pace and travel independently. While there are a handful of activities you can do on your own, one of my favorites is a visit to the Juan Curi …
If you only have one day in Yosemite National Park, you’ll need to do some planning in advance. The top sights are spread out and so to manage your time efficiently, you’ll want to look ahead. Of course, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day at Yosemite, but I understand that not everyone …
Villa de Leyva is a colonial gem, while San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia. Both of these cities tend to pop up on many Colombian itineraries. Because of the geography of the country, it often makes sense to go to San Gil from Villa de Leyva (or vice versa). While this seems straightforward, …
San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia. The draw of San Gil isn’t the city itself, but rather everything you can do in the surrounding areas. Zip lines, hiking, waterfall repelling, and rafting are just a few of the activities that you’ll find offered here. Although there are some calmer activities for people who …
Bogotá has a lot to offer travelers, but sometimes it’s nice to escape the city and see a bit more of the country. When I visited Bogotá, I had one day for a day trip and debated which trip I would take as I couldn’t decide if I wanted natural or manmade beauty. I landed …
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are managed together, so it’s easy to think that the two parks would be similar. Yes, you’ll find giant sequoia trees at both parks, but at Kings Canyon National Park, you’ll also find the deepest canyon in the United States. Kings Canyon plunges 8,200 feet from its top height …
Sequoia National Park is one of nine national parks in California and it’s home to towering sequoia trees. While you’ll find some of the largest trees in the world, there’s more to do at this park than just stare at trees. Get out and hike. Drive a very windy, but scenic mountain road. Climb a …
