So you’re a couple weeks out from your trip abroad, and you start realizing that you might need to pack just a bit more than you would on a short weekend trip across the country. Sure, you’ve got your passport…
Coffee and Hostel Tour of Bogota’s Chapinero Neighborhood
Bogota: Colombia’s capital city, the nation’s artistic and cultural hub, and a progressive, cosmopolitan metropolis with a heavily international feel. When given a short time in Bogota, it’s hard not to focus only on the essentials: exploring the city center…
Colombia Post-Trip Experience Recap
Hola! I have returned safely from Colombia after a fantastic 8-day visit to what might be my new favorite South American country (though Chile is definitely giving it a run for it’s money). As I mentioned in my pre-trip post,…
Colombia Pre-Trip “Experience Checklist”
In just 2 short days, I’ll be boarding a flight to Bogota, Colombia for 8 days in one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world. From the Andean Highlands to the Caribbean lowlands, I’ll get a balanced mix…
What Makes for a Great Hostel?
Having found myself hosteling across 3 different continents during different periods of my 20’s, I’ve spent the night in a wide range of hostels over the years. Some are awesome. Some suck. Some will feed you. Others barely have a…
And the journey begins…
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