I didn’t have crazy high hopes for Bogotá. It’s a big city. A big big city. Possibly dirty and ugly. High altitude. Crime. Right?…
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“Santa Marta’s a bit of a shithole.” You’ll just have to imagine that sentence spoken in an Australian accent. I heard this statement or a variation of it no less than three times in…
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As promised, there are photos of monkeys in this post. Like oh-my-gosh-real-life-in-the-wild-monkeys!…
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I know, I know. You’re probably like, Rachel, you’re not even in Cartagena anymore right? Haven’t you moved on? No, the answer is no. I haven’t moved on. I’m hung up on how beautiful…
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So one of my main objectives on this little career break around the world of mine is, obviously, to eat as much local cuisine as possible. I’d been doing a pretty good job of…
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I just had to stay in a hut on the beach. Everybody said it would be worth it. It’s better than a day trip, they said. It’s so beautiful when the crowds leave, they…
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I made it, you guys! I’m in Colombia and to be honest, it is more beautiful and amazing than I could have imagined (sorry for the hyperbole, but I’m not kidding). Not only is…
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Whew. You guys. I might have overestimated my packing light abilities. I’ve been bragging about this carry-on only experiment, and it’s been a bit of a stressful morning trying to get everything to fit…
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I read a lot of travel blogs. A lot. And I’ve been preparing for this trip for over a year, so I’d like to think I’m prepared for handling my finances on the road.…
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I’m sorry for springing that big travel announcement on you and then immediately going silent. I’ve spent this last week of work having drinks with friends, going to parties and dinners, and eating big lunches nearly…
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When one embarks on a Caribbean vacation, it is an important requirement that a boat be involved at some point. Nay, when one undertakes any beach-like vacation, stepping foot on a boat is a necessity…
