Popayán is known by two names: the white city (la ciudad blanca) and the fertile city (la ciudad fecund). It’s known as the white city because the old town is whitewashed and the fertile city because no other town has contributed as many Colombian presidents.
Wax palm trees and coffee farms — those are the two things that Salento is famous for. The little Colombian town of Salento is nestled in the verdant green Andes mountains and is just a short ride from the Valle de Cocora hiking trail.
Adventurous souls can see can see glaciers, the mighty condor and the other-worldly fraijones in El Cocuy National Park. Snow-capped peaks and wide valleys make the hiking in this Andes mountain range spectacular.
Is Bogota just “a big city with big city problems” as one Colombian told us, or is there more to Bogota than first meets the eye?
Villa de Leyva is paradise in Boyaca, according to one Colombian that we spoke to and we’d agree.
After our incredible weekend hiking in Tayrona National Park, like many tourists we hopped out into Santa Marta and based ourselves in the town for a few nights.
Nestled in a green valley, Medellin is a city of three million people that is blessed with a consistently pleasant climate all year round.
Our list of the best places to visit in Spain has something for everyone: beautiful cities, charming fishing villages, blissful Mediterranean islands and unforgettable culture. In fact, the most difficult part of a trip to Spain might be planning which parts to visit first!
Cornwall is a county in the southwest of England that’s famous for its spectacular coastline and its unusually good weather. As you might imagine, the two above facts combine to make Cornwall an exceedingly popular destination for English people looking to enjoy a no-fly holiday! But is it worth the hype? Absolutely! Read on to discover four unmissable reasons to visit Cornwall.
Aruba is a beautiful Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. It’s recently emerged as a wellness and happiness destination! Whether it’s exercise, relaxing in a natural pool, exploring the beauty of the island or protecting sea turtles – there are plenty of meaningful experiences to find in Aruba.
Sri Lankan food includes curry and rice, lentil dhal, roti breads, rice noodles, sweet coconut pancakes — and that’s just for breakfast! A Sri Lankan meal is a lavish experience made up of many dishes. Sri Lankan food caters well for vegetarians and vegans as many of the staple Sri Lankan foods also happen to be vegetarian. You’ll always finish a Sri Lankan meal with a full belly!
Our Southeast Asia Travel Guide explains how you can make the most of your trip, including routes, maps, highlights, countries to visits and pitfalls to avoid.
Dreaming of backpacking around Southeast Asia? The “banana pancake” trail is an exciting, budget-friendly, and not too challenging travel route. It’s an excellent place to be a first-time backpacker, and veteran adventurers will also find plenty to keep them occupied!
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