Lima, Peru
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Lima is the third largest city in the America’s with 10 million people. Despite having an underwhelming reputation, I found Lima to be an enjoyable place […]
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Loja, Ecuador
The city of Loja is a moderately quiet, laid back spot in the south of Ecuador. Sitting at 2060 meters above sea level, it is home to a mild climate […]
Trujillo, Peru
With a population of 800,000, Trujillo is the third largest city in Peru. It is also home to 2 major archeological ruins – Huacas del Moche (100-800 AD) and Chan Chan (900-1470 AD) […]
Popayan, Colombia
Considered to have one of the nicest historic centres in Colombia, Popayan is nicknamed both the ‘white city’ and the ‘university city’. It’s pretty easy to understand the first nickname […]
Quito, Ecuador
2850 meters above sea level, Quito is the highest official capital city in the world. It is also the closest capital to the equator as the central square is located […]
Santa Marta to La Guajira (public transit)
This post will outline the simple steps necessary to get from Santa Marta to La Guajira (Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas) using public transportation. Santa Marta to Palomino – 1.5 […]
Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Simply a beautiful destination that shouldn’t be missed! A 30-45 minute bus ride from Santa Marta, Colombia (7,000 pesos), Tayrona is a perfect spot if you’re into pristine beaches surrounded […]
Santa Marta, Colombia
Founded in 1525, Santa Marta was the first Spanish settlement in Colombia and is one of the oldest surviving cities in South America. Not having the best reputation, Santa Marta is mostly known […]
Cartagena, Colombia
The city of Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spanish and was an important access point to the northern area of South America. Due to its proximity to the […]
Bogota, Colombia
The capital and largest city in Colombia, with an elevation of 8,675 feet, is an underrated tourist destination that, in my opinion, should not be skipped when passing through the area. A sprawling urban […]
