Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. It’s also the country’s most populous city with more than one million people calling Montevideo home. For tourists, one…
Another month of this big trip has passed and at the time of writing, I’m officially at the halfway point of my South America travels…
Cabo Polonio is one of the more unique places I’ve visited. It’s an off grid community, meaning that all of the electricity, hot water, and…
Punta del Diablo is a popular beach town in Uruguay, but right nearby is Santa Teresa National Park. A visit here can include even more…
The Tatacoa Desert was one of the things I was most excited for when I planned my second trip to Colombia. The scenery looked stunning…
Salento is a great base for exploring the Cocora Valley and if you have the time, you can include a day trip to Filandia. This…
Salento frequently finds its way onto Colombia travel itineraries. While you can reach coffee farms from here, the main reason why most visitors come here…
Medellin is a large city in Colombia that doesn’t have the best reputation. Despite that, the city has invested and revitalized itself and become a…
Jardin is one of my favorite places in Colombia. It’s a colorful, picturesque town with plenty of hiking and nature opportunities in the surrounding area…
If you enjoy hiking and beautiful mountain views, add Jardin to your Colombia itinerary. Nestled in a valley in the surrounding mountains, the views are…
I can’t believe that six weeks have passed since I quit my job and took off to travel the world. During those six weeks, I’ve…
Guatapé is a very popular day trip from Medellin and one of the top attractions is actually located outside of the city. La Piedra del…
The Lost City Trek in Colombia is a bucket list activity for many hikers. Over the course of four days (though it can be done…
There are countless hikes throughout Colombia, but one of the most rewarding is the Lost City Trek that departs from Santa Marta. Over the course…