Ometepe Island – Volcanoes & Sunsets
Ometepe on Lake Nicaragua, a figure of eight shaped island with two volcanoes, was my first stop in the country. I really liked it and ended up staying for five nights – it’s definitely a…
View PostOmetepe on Lake Nicaragua, a figure of eight shaped island with two volcanoes, was my first stop in the country. I really liked it and ended up staying for five nights – it’s definitely a…
View PostHi Panama! Goodbye South America and welcome to Central America! It feels weird not being in South America after almost seven months, especially as a trip to Central America wasn’t on my radar this time…
View PostFrom one city to another, Medellín to Cartagena. On Colombia’s northern coast, Cartagena is an extremely photogenic and attractive city; especially the old town and Getsemani neighbourhood which have colourful, flower filled streets perfect for…
View PostAfter recently doing a lot of town hopping – Salento, Jardín and Guatapé – it was time to return to a big city: Medellín. Not so long ago, Medellín used to be considered the most…
View PostJust two hours east of Medellín lies Guatapé, a colourful town with houses decorated by brightly painted zocalos (small wall murals) and famous for La Piedra del Peñol, a giant rock which can be climbed…
View PostBefore stepping foot in Colombia, I’d met other backpackers highly recommending a visit to the small colourful town of Jardín, four hours south of Medellín. I’ve loved visiting towns on this trip, especially Colombian ones,…
View PostAfter two days in Salento, the next stop for me was Jardin, another one of Colombia’s picturesque small towns. There is no direct route between the two towns and the majority of blogs I read…
View PostSalento is a small colourful town in Colombia’s coffee region and home to the beautiful Cocora Valley. Day One – Valle de Cocora Valle de Cocora is a lush green valley full of towering wax…
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