Colombia

San Andrés Island: Colombia’s Little Secret

San Andrés Island: Colombia’s Little Secret

12/26/2018
San Andres, Travelettes Guide
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A little guide, for a little island... As my extended stay in Colombia edged towards a close, I found myself in the same position I had found myself in all too often; desperately trying to squeeze six months worth of activities into two hectic weeks. I had wanted to visit San Andrés Island ever since I’d first heard it mentioned over the clinking of cock[...]
Why so many digital nomads choose Medellin, Colombia

Why so many digital nomads choose Medellin, Colombia

08/14/2018
Cities, Medellin
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While the digital nomad community keeps growing, some cities become more popular among digital nomads. One city that has been running on top of this list is Medellin. The South American city has been attracting a lot of digital nomads the last couple of years. Today we want to share with you what makes this fast-growing city so desirable among digital noma[...]
How to get the most out of Isla Baru in Cartagena

How to get the most out of Isla Baru in Cartagena

05/08/2015
Colombia, Isla Baru, South America
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Turquoise waters lap lazily on the shore as the warm Caribbean sun starts to lower in the sky. Sun-kissed beach vendors push carts of fresh fruit, fried red snapper and ceviche while backpackers-turned-beach bums sell handwoven bracelets (which I am admittedly a sucker for and quickly buy) to beach goers draped languidly across white plastic chairs and towel[...]
A First Timer's Guide to Cartagena

A First Timer's Guide to Cartagena

04/03/2015
Colombia, Must do's
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During the day, the colors of the sea set against the rich color palette of the surrounding buildings in Cartagena are stunning; like the imagination come to life. At night, lively music plays from every corner lending the night an energy and promise of a memorable evening ahead. Cartagena is an ongoing festival where people are whipped into a frenzy [...]
In Colombia without a Bed

In Colombia without a Bed

06/16/2014
Cities, Colombia, Isla Baru, Personal Stories
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Looking over at my fiancé I could see his face reflecting the same mix of nerves and excitement bubbling within my chest as the reality of our situation began to dawn on us–we were in Colombia heading to an island with no idea of where we’d be spending that night. It wasn’t for lack of planning that we found ourselves in Colombia without a bed; rather[...]
Colombia - Hanging with the Natives

Colombia - Hanging with the Natives

04/03/2010
Colombia
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One time, in Colombia, while drinking cheap beer and philosophing on sidewalks, I met a guy named Francisco, who was from a tribe called Wiwa. The Wiwa live far up in the Sierra Nevada and Francisco invited me to come and meet his family and people in his village. I don't often get offered to hang out with mountain tribes, so clearly I jumped at the chance. [...]

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