On The Road Again

*this post may include affiliate links* When we told people we were going to Colombia, we got a lot of questions such as, “is Colombia safe to travel to?”, “why would you go to Colombia?”, and “what is there to do in Colombia?” We were a bit surprised by these questions as we had been wanting to travel to Colombia for some time and had heard great things. We also felt Colombia was very safe to travel to, but as with all countries, precautions should be taken. Since we received so many questions about our trip, we decided to share 17 things to know before your trip to Colombia. Hopefully these tips will make your trip planning and your visit to Colombia as smooth as possible. 17 Things To Know Before Your Trip to Colombia Safety: 1. The country IS safe, but as with all countries, make sure to keep a close eye on your belongings and avoid the sketchier areas after dark. When visiting the biggest tourist spots or very crowded areas, keep extra awar...

For backpackers looking to get to Colombia from Panama, there are three options… If you have the time, and can afford a guide, some explorers are now reporting successful crossings of the Darien Gap – no doubt this will continue to get easier with time but there are still some dangers. You can also fly but if you do, you’re missing out. The best way to get from Panama to Colombia? By boat via the San Blas Islands. Multiple boat companies now offer passage from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands with trips ranging from three to five days and starting at around $500… This may seem like a hell of a lot of money, and it is, but if you need to travel between Panama and Colombia, this is definitely one of the best value ways to make the trip. The San Blas Islands are simply stunning… The Beautiful orange red sand and clear azure blue water of San Blas Beach There was four of them. They weaved off to the side, surfaced for air and shot back to...