Magical Manizales
A 4 hour bus ride from Medellin brought us to the beautiful city of Manizales where we able to visit more of Manu’s family. Since we had previously toured the coffee triangle with friends I was a little hesitant at first to make the rough trip through the mountains again. I am glad we made […]
Top 10 Moments in Medellin (and nearby)
Warm Welcome/ Reminiscing We were both overjoyed to have finally arrived in Medellin, especially Manu who had not been to his home city in over 15 years. At the airport we were warmly greeted with hugs, kisses and even arepa necklaces from his aunts and uncles! The apartment where we stayed was also lovingly decorated […]
Eje Cafetero (Coffee Triangle)
Eje Cafetero (Coffee Triangle) is a beautiful region just a couple of hours outside of Medellin where most of the Colombia’s famous and delicious coffee is grown. We decided to take a road trip to discover this scenic locale with a couple of friends who were visiting from Miami. Without anticipating so much traffic we ventured […]
Cartagena Part II- Baru
Just a short distance from the city of Cartagena is the island of Baru, a pristine beach with rustic cabanas and an incredibly relaxing vibe. Getting to and from the island was a bit complicated as the buses and boats that get you there only go at certain times for the purposes of day trips. […]
Cartagena, Colombia
After a somewhat bumpy two and a half hour flight from Ft. Lauderdale we arrived in Cartagena, Colombia ready to begin our adventure. The 15-minute taxi ride from the airport was not only quick but also incredibly scenic. We were surrounded on either side by the Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) and the beautiful blue Caribbean […]
Savannah: But First a Little Southern Comfort…
Discovering Savannah We stopped in Savannah on our way down to Miami from Alexandria. I have always wanted to visit this beautiful city and was not disappointed when I had finally made it. Since we were only there for one day and our time was limited we first thought it would be a good idea […]
Our Journey: Wait! You’re Doing What?!?
Photo by Vladimir Tkalčić on Flickr When we told our family and friends what we were planning we got a mixture of responses. Most people thought it was an amazing idea and were incredibly supportive, others thought it was an exciting adventure but cautioned us with all of the things that could go wrong and a few […]
D.C. : We Fell in Love Seven Years Ago
We decided to book a trip to Washington DC late one night on a whim. It was a holiday weekend and of course we needed to go somewhere but we needed something cheap. We couldn’t believe the deal: hotel and flight all for around $300! We booked it right then and there and were […]