Is Medellín Safe? A Safety Guide for Medellín, Colombia
Colombia’s second largest city has a dark history but as one of the most popular spots for tourists in the country, is Medellín safe today?
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11 Amazing Hostels in Minca, Colombia
Wondering where to stay in Minca, Colombia? Check out this guide to see the best hostels in Minca, according to backpackers!
Where to Find the Best Beaches In Colombia!
If you’re on the hunt for golden sands, warm azure waters and idyllic weather, this guide to the best beaches in Colombia has you covered!
Tayrona National Park Guide, Colombia – What You Need To Know!
Colombia’s Parque Tayrona is a popular spot with travellers and locals. To get the most out of your visit, follow these hints and tips!
Trekking to La Ciudad Perdida, Colombia (The Lost City)
The Lost City Trek is the best trek in Colombia. An epic adventure spanning several days, this trek will take you through dense cloud forest and up 1,200 stairs to reach the ancient archaeological site!
13 Amazing Hostels in Medellín, Colombia
Are you looking for somewhere to stay in Medellín, Colombia? Check out this guide to see the best hostels in Medellín, according to backpackers!
21 Cool Facts About Colombia
Did you know the Colombian national anthem legally has to be broadcast twice a day?! This article is full of facts about Colombia you may not know!
What to Pack for Colombia: A Traveller’s Guide
Heading to Colombia and wondering what you need in your backpack? This Colombia packing list will help you decide what to take and what to leave at home!
Is Colombia Safe to Travel?
Is Colombia safe to travel? It is a question we get asked a lot, especially by solo travellers. Generally, the answer is yes but Colombia is still a country where you have to remain vigilant. Here are our top tips for staying safe.
Cerro Kennedy, Colombia: DIY Trekking Guide
A remote spot that provides amazing views of the highest mountains in the country on the one side and the Caribbean coast on the other. If you love hiking, the mountains and camping, this is your perfect two-day adventure!
Punta Gallinas, Colombia: Adventure to the Most Northern Point of South America
Visiting the most Northern point of South America and a place where you can slide from a sand dune right into the Caribbean. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? However, tours can be expensive and there is little information about traveling to this incredible and remote region independently. That’s why we’re here to help with a detailed guide!
Casa en el Agua, Colombia – A Hostel Encircled by Tropical Waters!
There are only few hostels that you end up staying while telling yourself… “This is unreal, I never want to leave!” Casa en el Agua is one of those. A little paradise located in the middle of the ocean, the hostel is the first and only one in the San Bernado Islands on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia and a place you should put on your bucket list NOW…
From Ancient Gold Sculptures to Graffiti: A Thriving Art Culture in Bogotá, Colombia
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia was the biggest surprise of my trip to South America. The food, the culture and the people were amazing and an unlikely graffiti tour through the streets of the capital ended up being one of the highlights of my trip… One backpacker tells us about his cram-packed four day visit to the culturally-rich city!
Exploring the Medellín Slums, Colombia
Brightly coloured graffiti rippled along the walls. Crowds of children played in the dappled sunlight threading it’s way through the streets. The shiny metal escalator loomed above me, leading upwards and into the slums of Medellin, a former war-zone. Just a decade ago this had been a very different place, gangs of youths armed with kalishnikovs and machetes had wandered the streets killing to control the drug trade. The police had been too scared to enter the slums…
Saving For Your Next Trip? Make Money From Selling Souvenirs From Your Travels!
Traveling is addictive. If you’re anything like us, as soon as you get home, you start planning your next adventure! The only thing that tends to stop you, is cash for a plane ticket! Perhaps one of the easiest way to make some quick money when you get back home is to sell off some of the weird and wonderful souvenirs you have picked up on your travels. In this interesting article, The Broke Backpacker tells us how to do it!
Casa Elemento, Minca, Colombia – Chasing a Whisper into the Jungle!
It started with a whisper. A soft voice calling across the plains of Backpackistan. “Casa Elemento, you should go”. I first heard it in Guatemala, from a plumber by the name of Josh. “I spent five months there man, in the jungle, sleeping in a hammock; building, working, creating something”. I knew then that I would have to travel to this place to see it for myself…
Big Fish, Cold Beer & New Amigos in Leticia, Colombia
When Kristian told friends that he was traveling to more remote parts of Colombia on a backpacking trip, people thought he was crazy! ‘It’s too dangerous!’ They cried. During a solo adventure to Leticia, Colombia, a border town on the Mighty Amazon River where Brazil, Peru and Colombia meet in a humid, tropical and mosquito ridden union, Kristian discovers why people are so very wrong about this incredible country…
I Came Here For the Rhythm, Embracing Dance in South America
You come to South America and are instantly met with energy, a buzzing rhythm that pulses down the city streets. Your only option is to jump in and dance, standing on the sidelines and watching as the party carries on without you simply isn’t an option. Traveler and writer Joey Bilyk introduces us to the feeling of South America through it’s dance culture.
The Truth about Colombia – A Day on Medellin’s Free Real City Walking Tour
Colombia is without a doubt one of the most misunderstood countries on the planet, a place that has gotten it’s fame from violence, drugs, and extreme tragedy. As travelers passing through this incredible country we yearned to know the truth, to understand the past and appreciate all the progress that Colombia has made. So, we joined the city of Medellin’s free walking tour in order to learn as much as we could.
Casa Loma Hostel Minca, Colombia – Interview with Owner, Jay
Ever wondered what it’s like to own a hostel? To live abroad and inspire other travelers along the way? We sat down with Jay, co-owner and founder of Casa Loma Hostel in Minca, Colombia to get the inside scoop!
Colombia is Magical Realism, a Journey with Tim Buendia to Aracataca-Macondo
Tim Buendia a Dutch artist and expert on all things Gabriel Garcia Marquez has been leading groups through the famed authors hometown for years. Taking the seemingly dusty town of Aracataca, Colombia and transforming it into Macondo the famous setting from “100 Years of Solitude.” As we got lost in between the stories and realities of the town we realized the true power that lies in getting to know the places that we travel to.
Time to Get Dirty: A Dip into Cartagena, Colombia’s Mud Volcano!
Ever wanted to lose all sense of gravity? Cartagena’s mud volcano is a completely unique experience that no backpacker should miss while traveling in Colombia, South America. Join us as we take the plunge!