Cartagena will always be my favorite city in Colombia, but I was shocked by just how much I enjoyed my time in Bogotá. The capital city of Colombia is an enchanting blend of cool, modern dinning and shopping and colonial art and architecture. Thanks to a favorable exchange rate, your…
It is hard to believe that just a month ago I was living my best life in Cartagena. If I could go back tomorrow, I would! I enjoyed the city that much — so much beauty and culture… and amazing shopping! I was not expecting to love Cartagena’s shopping scene…
After several steamy days exploring Cartagena, Britt and I were ready for a beach retreat. Even though the city of Cartagena is a port city right on the water, the beaches around the city are not great. The best beaches are actually located on the gorgeous nearby islands. The Rosario…
I found the colors of Cartagena so inspiring. I knew before I went that it was a colorful and beautiful historic city, so I packed accordingly. Despite knowing the city’s reputation for color, I still found myself delighted by each and every colorful wall, window, balcony, and door. Thus, I…
I wanted to start this post with a disclosure — I am calling this post a diary instead of a guide, because I hate when people visit somewhere once and style themselves an expert. Full disclosure, I am no Cartagena/Colombia travel expert (this was my first trip). That said, I…
I don’t even know where to begin with my trip to Cartagena. It was nothing short of magical and I have so much to share! If Cartagena is not on your travel bucket list, it needs to be. The city has so much history, character, and color! And before everyone…
