Category Archives: Colombia

Ridiculously useful Colombia travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.

How to Take an Independent Day Trip to Laguna de Guatape

What to do in Guatape Colombia

Ah, Laguna de Guatape: known as one of Colombia’s most colourful small towns, Guatape makes an excellent getaway from the hustle and bustle of nearby Medellin. Whether you want to slow down and relax, partake in adventure activities, or simply take in the views from Laguna de Guatape’s famous El Penol viewpoint, a Guatape day […]

Introducing the Lesser-Known Colombian City: Popayán

Popayan Colombia

Popayán, one of the Colombian destinations we never quite made it to , but it gives us an excuse to go back! Luckily for us, Katie from What’s Katie Doing has been and was happy to share her experience of this south-western Colombian city. Here are the details on where to stay and things to do in Popayán, Colombia. Hey […]

Fiesta! Colombia’s El Carnaval de Barranquilla

El Carnaval de Barranquilla hats in store vendor in Colombia

For me (Dane from Holiday from Where guest posting to fill in Gemma and Craig’s Colombia travel gaps), Barranquilla was the full Colombian experience; beauty, danger, dancing, tropical beaches, the incredible culture of the Colombian people, and not to forget the buzzing El Carnaval de Barranquilla. Read our extensive Colombia travel guide Why You Shouldn’t […]