What to Know about Colombia

Our time in Colombia has been relatively short, so we are by no means experts, but we wanted to have a post on what we think are relevant points if you are considering coming for a visit. Safety – The general question we were asked when we told people we’d fly from Mexico into Colombia…

Walk the Pretty Streets of Cartagena

I’m a sucker for pretty towns.  We really loved Merida (Mexico) and Antigua (Guatemala) and so we made a point to head north from Bogota in Colombia to Cartagena even though our plan from here on out is to head south.  Everyone who has been to Cartagena said it was a must to visit. And…

The Brighter Side of Bogota

Hello humans, this is Ewan checking in for a a quick post. We previously posted some pictures of Toronto’s ‘Graffiti Alley‘ so you may already know that I’m an avid appreciator of street art. Well it turns out that Bogota is abundant with beautiful and creative graffiti so I thought it would be worth sharing some…

Bogota, Colombia: A Leisurely Exploration

We’ve been in Bogota for five days now and will soon be jetting away to explore Cartagena.  In all honesty, we could have done all the things we’d wanted to in two, max three, days. But it was nice to get a feel for this city.  It was good to take things slow and really…

Catedral de Sal: Going Underground to get Closer to Heaven

Traveling has opened our eyes to some truly beautiful architecture and innovative design.  Wherever we go, we come across many amazing structures, buildings, bridges, etc, that make your jaw drop, that cause us to ask one another ‘why can’t they make buildings like this nowadays?!’. Despite not being affiliated to a specific religion we have…