I have lived in Bogotá since March 2020 and have gotten to know the city quite well since then. The number one question I get asked as a foreigner living in Bogota is “Where should I stay in Bogotá during my trip?” Bogota is a sprawling city of 632 square miles and 8 million people. … Continue Reading
There is a common misconception that the only place to experience an authentic Colombian coffee farm is in Eje Cafetero, aka the country’s coffee region. Don’t get me wrong; I love this region of Colombia and encourage you to go there if you can, but what is very important to know is that you don’t have … Continue Reading
When I first heard about the Pangea Dreams Blogger Retreats, they had never run one before. There were no reviews, testimonials, or alumni to ask questions to. I mean, it all sounded great: one week at a luxury villa in Bali, daily yoga, sunset dinners, photo shoots… but I thought to myself, am I really … Continue Reading
When talking about Thailand, I’ve always heard people say “get out of Bangkok as fast as you can” or “don’t spend too much time in Bangkok.” I heard it was big, loud, smelly, crazy, and overrun by tourists. Here’s what I found; it is big, loud, smelly, and crazy…AND I LOVED IT. Bangkok gets a … Continue Reading
Said to be one of the oldest evergreen forests in the world, Khao Sok National Park is most certainly a special place. This 160 million year-old rainforest is filled with natural wonders from deep-water caves, cascading waterfalls, and countless native species. What it’s not full of, are tourists. Don’t get me wrong I am a tourist, … Continue Reading
Sapa is a magical place. The landscape itself is reason enough to make the 7-hour trek from Hanoi, but this place is much more than just a beautiful landscape. This mountainous town is home to five ethnic minority hill tribes who still dress in traditional garb and speak in their own dialects. The coolest part? … Continue Reading
Although Bali and its neighbor Lombok are predominantly known for their beaches, I headed inland to check out a few of the gorgeous active volcanoes. There’s three on Bali (Batur, Bratan & Agung) and one on Lombok (Rinjani).
Nestled in the southernmost corner of Colombia between Peru and Brazil, Leticia is a small village home to about 32,000 inhabitants and is a major access point to the famed Amazon River. If you’re looking for adventure, Leticia should be at the top of your list, as you can cruise down the world’s longest river … Continue Reading
Even after all of my travels in my short life thus far, I say with confidence that New Orleans was one of the coolest, most culturally rich cities I’ve ever been to, particularly in the U.S. Our first good decision: deciding to visit the city for the first time during Jazz Fest. Besides the fact that the … Continue Reading
