Planning a trip to Colombia? This guest post by traveler/adventurer Bailey Busslinger of Destinationless Travel outlines unforgettable things to do across this environmentally diverse country. Here are 5 of the most exciting things to do in Colombia! When you think about Colombia, what comes to mind? Is it relaxing on a white sandy beach with a coconut in hand? Is it partying …
Missing Colombia
It’s been over a month since we left Colombia and all three of us really miss it. After our longest travel day by bus, right after crossing the border into Ecuador we noticed a difference in the people and the culture. Ecuador was calmer, more reserved, quieter. We admit there were times in Colombia we felt outside our comfort zones. We felt we needed to be aware of our …
AWESOME!!! Las Lajas Sanctuary Colombia
Have you ever had that feeling, that feeling you get when you arrive at a destination you have been dreaming about for months or years and the place ends up being not as incredible as what you had imagined. The disappointment you felt as a result because of the time and money you spent to get there and the pictures you pored over in a guide or online were so nice! The …
Hostel Caracol: Just What We Needed
We have been traveling for 3 months staying in Airbnb apartment rentals almost exclusively. 3 months, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is a lot of time spent together as a family. We were all craving some social interaction with people we weren't related to. When we were looking for accommodation in Popayan we couldn't find an Airbnb rental that fit our preferences for cost and …
Colon Cleanser On The Bus From Cali To Popayan
Getting from Cali to Popayan was the first time we arranged over land travel in Colombia without the help of a Spanish speaking friend. We are a bit pathetic, being in South America for almost 3 months our Spanish is about the same as when we left Canada. On the up side our understanding of Spanish when spoken to us has gotten better. We have done quite well getting whatever we …