Carrera 67 No. 48D – 63; telephone: (4) 260 28 05 Recommended by a favorite travel gossip in Cartagena, Elke of El Gato Negro, we had booked a room at The Palm Tree, a hostel known to cater to backpackers … Continue reading →
A few decades ago, Medellin was said to be in the grip of drug czar Pablo Escobar, long deceased. When we mentioned to other Americans that the city was our next destination, they often expressed concern! What we found was … Continue reading →
Imagine a string of 27 Caribbean islands, some so small there is only room for a small house, seemingly linked together like a rosary. Coral formations, many of the islands offer snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, diving, and even water skiing. Now … Continue reading →
Calle del las maravillas no 30-60 The first hotel we stayed at on our trip to South America turned out to be one of our favorites. Following the Lonely Planet’s guide to Colombia, we had hoped to stay at the … Continue reading →
The butterflies and birds are numerous and the sunsets are fabulous. Close to el Parque Tayrona and la Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City), the residents of Taganga are friendly, helpful, and capable. And patient enough to correct bad Spanish and to learn a few more words of English. Plus the area is “laid back” enough to be relaxing. With two PADI dive centers and the fabulous Casa de Felipe, Taganga has become very popular among world travelers.
Continue reading →We noticed that a large proportion of the locals in Cartagena sported tattoos and piercings but that, in other cities and towns, they were rare or just not seen!
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