How to Spend 5 Intentional Days in Bucaramanga, Colombia (A Nomad’s Guide)
My first proper look at Bucaramanga wasn’t from a postcard or a blog post; it was a gift from a taxi driver. I’d just landed, a little weary from the flight, my mind a quiet…
View PostSan Gil, Colombia: The Roaring Heart of Adventure
The air changes before the town even comes into view. Driving from the profound, sun-baked stillness of Barichara, you feel a shift in the atmosphere. The energy becomes kinetic. You start to see them: pickup…
View PostBarichara, Colombia: Is This Really the Most Beautiful Town in Colombia?
The claim hangs in the air, heavy with expectation. “The most beautiful town in Colombia.” It’s a title you hear whispered among seasoned travellers, a phrase stamped onto blog posts with an air of finality.…
View PostBucaramanga Travel Guide: My Favourite City In Colombia
For sixteen months, it was my secret. When other travellers and digital nomads would ask where I was living in Colombia, their faces would register a polite confusion when I answered. “Bucaramanga? Why there?” They…
View PostWhere to Stay in Medellín: A Guide to the Best Neighbourhoods & Hotels
The first time I came to Medellín, I did what almost everyone does: I booked a sleek, modern Airbnb in the heart of El Poblado. It was easy. It was convenient. From my balcony, I…
View PostMedellín Travel Guide: What to See, Eat & Do
The first time I flew into Medellín, I saw it as it’s meant to be seen: at night. As the plane descended through the clouds, the Aburrá Valley opened up below, a breathtaking bowl of…
View Post15 Days in Colombia: My Recommended Itinerary
The first time I landed in Colombia, my senses were in overdrive. The air in Bogotá, thin and cool at 8,660 feet, carried the sweet, smoky scent of arepas grilling on street corners. The Spanish…
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