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...

I love coffee. So when we were planning our trip to South America, my first port of call was to visit a Colombian coffee farm in Salento. Having now been there and done that, I can safely say that Colombia coffee is right up there with some of the best I’ve ever had! Table of Contents What makes Colombian coffee so unique? Salento Coffee Tours: Visiting Finca el Ocaso Coffee Farm Don’t get lost! The beautiful Colombian landscape Colombian Coffee Farm Tour at Finca el Ocaso in Salento Picking coffee beans The coffee making process: “Cafe natural” method The final product What makes the Finca el Ocaso coffee tour in Salento so impressive? Third Wave Coffee in Colombia Colombian coffee exports The true taste of Colombian coffee Practical Information about the Finca el Ocaso Salento Coffee Tour Practical Information about Visiting Salento, Colombia What makes Colombian coffee so unique? Yes, I’m a coffee snob and can definitely taste thin...

During our month in Colombia, we were blown away by how good the food in Colombia was.  It took us totally by surprise – Colombia wasn’t the country in South America that we were most looking forward to eating our way through. But it turned out to be our favorite! Colombian food is wildly varied depending on region, and all of it is delicious (you can read all about it in our post on the best Colombian food ). But our favorite food in Colombia is found in Cartagena de las Indias, a colonial Caribbean coastal paradise with a dark history and a flourishing present day. We discovered the best food in Cartagena and ate as much of it as we could at some of the best restaurants in Cartagena – the ones that fit our budget, of course. We had a full 2 weeks to eat our way through Cartagena, but you can take a shortcut by booking a food tour like this one or this one. Here are our tips for what to eat in Cartagena, Colom...

SAO PAULO HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best Party Hostel  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Cheap Hostel   Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Sao Paulo is the economic center of Brazil (and arguably South America), but in no way does that mean that it should continue to play second-fiddle to it’s more glamorous brother Rio De Janeiro. Sao Paulo is a massive metropolis with a lifetime’s worth of sights and foods (and parties) that would make any backpacker salivate. But with thousands of accommodation choices, it can be difficult to decide which hostel to stay in. Which is exactly why I wrote this article about the best hostels in Sao Paulo. I’ve gone ahead and looked at the best hostels in Sao Paulo, and organized them by varying travel needs, so you can quickly find your hostel, and focus on what’s important – exploring Sao Paulo (and drinking caipirinhas!)   Table of Contents Quick answer: The best hostels in Sao Paulo How I chose the bes...