Colombia

Positive and Beautiful Travel Destination: Colombia!

Colombia? Why are you traveling to Colombia? Why not!! Colombia is divers, beautiful, easy to travel, cheap and has positive and friendly people. When I was traveling through South America and Middle America I run into other travelers and everybody was enthusiastic about Colombia. I needed to see it for myself and I came back with the same enthusiastic experiences!

You can find a route for three to 4 weeks Colombia in my blogs and the main destinations like; 5 things to do in big high Bogota, Charming Cartagena and Rosario Islands , Salento Area, Medellin and Piedra del Peñol & Guatapé, beach time in Palomino Area, Archeological San Agustín, White Colonial Popayán and of course Salsa in Cali or “Carnaval de Barranquilla”. So don’t hesitate and experience this great booming country by yourself or in a group. You will fall in love with the people, nature, culture, adventure, food in this affordable country Colombia. Is it safe? In general Colombia is safe for tourists, don’t get youself into trouble and use your mind. Let me know your experience!

Charming Cartagena & Rosario Islands

In this travel blog tips, inspirations and information on Cartagena and Rosario Islands, Colombia South America. I have heard very positive stories about “Cartagena de Indias” and as an experienced traveler I wanted to judge for myself; with the conclusion Cartagena...

From Tayrona to Palomino

The only big disappointment in my whole travel trip to Colombia was that the Parque National Natural Tayrona was closed during my trip to Colombia. I only found out two weeks before I left to Colombia and it was closed exactly during my holiday period. I could not...

“Carnaval de Barranquilla”

The “Carnaval de Barranquilla”is the second largest carnival celebration in the world, next to Rio de Janeiro. I planned my trip around these four days of festivities; the most important folklore festivities in Colombia!!! So you have to be there! I can be very short...

Piedra del Peñol & Guatapé

Instead of going by myself with the local transport, I booked a tour to the Piedra de Peñol & Guatapé Colombia with Top10toursinMedellin. It was a big bus full of local and foreign tourist, a bit disappointing I have to admit. I am not used to such a big group,...

Mesmerizing Medellín

Indeed Medellín, the city of eternal spring, really surprised me in a positive way! What a diversity and flexible city. Every traveler I run into was enthusiastic about this city and everybody stayed longer than they intended to. For me that was not possible I booked...

Wax Palms, Coffee and Souvenirs in Salento

I was looking forward to this part of the trip! Salento is known for the Wax Palms in Valle de Cocora and I love palm trees in general. In this travel blog inspirations, tips and informations on Salento, Colombia South America. And why you definitely should not skip...

Salsa in Cali

The main reason for me to visit Cali was the salsa! I love to dance and I wanted to take salsa classes to get into the Colombian vibe. Cali is called the Capital City of the Salsa. The bus ride from Popayán to Cali was about 3 hours for 15,000 COP. Beforehand I was a...

White Colonial Popayán

Next stop in my travel journey though Colombia is Popayán, a white colonial city in the South of Colombia. Perfect city stop between San Agustín and Cali. Check my travel blog here with tips and inspirations on this recommended city in Colombia. Transport to and from...

Archeological San Agustín

For my holiday I always like to do a combination of beach, shopping, food, activities, nature and culture. In San Agustín you can at least do tree at the same time; activities, nature and culture. I noticed that I didn’t see that many tourist here, compared to Salento...

Five must do’s in Big High Bogotá

Bogotá really surprised me! It’s actually a big high altitude city, but on the other hand if you look for the nice areas in town it gets cozy and friendly. My hotel was located in the Chapinero District, which is the financial and gastronomic center of the city. It’s...