How to Travel from Villa de Leyva to San Gil, Colombia

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…

What to Do in San Gil, Colombia (+ Two Day Itinerary)

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…

Guatavita Lake and Zipaquirá – The Best Day Trip from Bogotá

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…

How to Spend One Day in Kings Canyon National Park

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…

How to Spend One Day in Sequoia National Park

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…

How to Enjoy Yosemite National Park Without Hiking

Yosemite National Park has so many unique and interesting hiking trails, but not everyone wants to get out and hike on their vacation. Plus, some…

Top 27 Colombia Travel Tips

Colombia is such a fun country to travel to and there are so many awesome and unique things to do. It’s so easy to just…

How to Take a Day Trip to Barichara from San Gil, Colombia

Barichara is sometimes referred to as the prettiest town in Colombia. Here is where you’ll find colonial architecture with stunning mountain views. While a lot…

How to Spend One Day in Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Villa de Leyva is a small, colonial town that’s just three hours from the Colombia’s capital of Bogotá. The highlight for many is wandering the…

How to Spend One Day in Bogota, Colombia

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and it’s where many travelers start their trips. With many international flights arriving to Bogotá’s El Dorado airport, it…

Colombia Travel Budget Breakdown – A Realistic Example

Are you planning a trip to Colombia but aren’t sure how much it’s going to cost? I know the feeling, but now after returning from…

Is Colombia Safe to Visit? – 7 Practical Safety Tips

When I told friends and family that I had booked a trip to Colombia, many of them seemed to do a double take. “Is that…

The Perfect Colombia 9 Day Itinerary – Bogotá to San Gil

Colombia is a massive country and you’ll need several weeks to explore it properly. However, since many travelers (including myself) only have a few, precious…

Everything You Need to Know for US National Park Reservations in 2025

When the Covid pandemic hit, many travelers were limited to their home countries and for the United States, that meant that National Park visitation numbers…