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 from Villa de Leyva to San Gil (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 …
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 people just aren’t able to tackle some of these big trails. Ever since I injured myself at Sky Pond at Rocky Mountain National Park, I’ve looked for non-hiking options when …
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 focus on what you will do when you actually arrive in Colombia. But this means you can overlook the little things. So, this post is all about the little things. …
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 of the fun is wandering the streets and admiring the beauty, you can also hike to an even smaller town to get a better view of the mountains (and some …
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 streets and enjoying the beauty of this picturesque town. With just one day in Villa de Leyva, you can experience all of the highlights of this small town without feeling …
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 just makes sense to add a day to your itinerary. While there is so much to see outside of Colombia’s capital city, I think it’s still worth spending one day …
