Last Updated: May 9, 2022 I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life. I’ve picked on kids that didn’t deserve it. I’ve gambled more than I can afford to lose. I’ve chosen the wrong girl more than once. I’ve trusted people that have proven they are untrustworthy. You try to learn from these things and hopefully become a better version of yourself. I’ve also slept in my...
Last updated: April 20, 2022 “Where are we going?” I asked as the plump border official waddled me outside. “Back to Costa Rica,” he answered with a friendly smile as if that was what I wanted to hear. I couldn’t believe it. I had everything I needed to enter Panama. Hotel booked, exit flight bought, pre-arrival check completed, Covid-19 regulations fulfilled. Were...
A quick search of deadliest cities in the world and you’ll see Mexican destinations littered all over the list. Or wait for your 6’o clock news to mention Mexico and they’ll almost certainly scare you into never going there. To dismiss those things wouldn’t be completely accurate though, either. Shit happens in Mexico. The drug demand of the USA leaves Mexico in a...
Colombia, and to a larger extent South America, has a reputation for being a dangerous place. Political instability mixed with international drug trafficking created a perfect storm in the region. But, is Bogotá safe to visit for travelers? Bogotá is safe to visit. There are some precautions that you should take in this city of nearly 10 million people, like any city...
Salento is one of the most beautiful places I saw in all of Colombia. Maybe you’re thinking like I was and saying meh, tall palm trees, what’s the big deal? But it’s amazing. If they were tall palm trees in the middle of a city, they’d be impressive but not so special. The rolling hills and mountainous landscape surrounding the palms is incredibly lush, green, and...
When you think of the Colombian landscape you probably thinking of lush green mountains, valleys, and rivers. Maybe the coastline of the Caribbean or Pacific jump into your head. Desert is probably the last thing on your mind. The Tatacoa Desert (desierto de tatacoa) will make you feel as if you got transported to the Badlands National Park in South Dakota, USA. At...
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If I had to pick my favourite spot in all of Colombia, Salento would make the short list. It’s a charming mountain village with a high concentration of boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants. Not too far from Bogotá or Cali, it makes for a great weekend trip. Although, the buses in Colombia may take way longer than the time you are quoted. My favourite hike in...
It’s crazy to watch. Being on the road during the last 2+ years with minor stopovers in Canada, I’ve had an outside view of the pandemic response. From the introduction of the Covid-19 virus to the initial lockdowns, the vaccine rollout, the vaccine mandates, and now the protests against those mandates, I’ve been an outsider to it all. If you’ve somehow avoided the...
Nearly everyone who backpacks around Latin America has either been to Colombia or has plans to go there. It’s a popular spot for travellers – and with good reason. These 13 things to do in Bogotá are a prime example. The landscape is jaw-dropping, the weather is great, the cost is backpacker-friendly, and the people are open, friendly and love to have fun. For some...