things to know before visiting Colombia, colombia travel tips, wanderluluu
Bogota, Cartagena, Colombia, Colombia Travel Tips, Eje Cafetero, Latin America, Leticia, Medellin, Santa Marta

20 Things to Know Before Visiting Colombia (including safety measures!)

I have been visiting Colombia for the past 5 years and have learned a lot about this beautiful country during that time. A lot of people ask me what it’s like here, and I usually start by describing the gorgeous and diverse landscapes, and the friendly people. That being said, there are so many things … Continue Reading

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Bogota, Cartagena, Colombia, Colombia Travel Tips, Eje Cafetero, Latin America, Leticia, Medellin, Santa Marta

A Guide to Tipping in Colombia: What is the Tipping Etiquette?

As a former waitress of 10 years in the USA, I am very sensitive to tipping and tipping culture since my salary basically relied on tips. Tipping culture is SO different from country to country, so I always like to know what the proper tipping etiquette is for each of the places that I travel. … Continue Reading

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things to do in cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia, Latin America

11 Awesome Things to Do in Cartagena

Cartagena is Colombia’s shining star of the coast, with tropical weather all year round, easy access to a slew of islands surrounded by coral reef, as well as the famous Walled City, deemed a Unesco World Heritage site in the 1980s. The cobblestone streets and colonial architecture will have you thinking you’re in Europe, but … Continue Reading

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Isla Grande
Cartagena, Colombia, Latin America

Isla Grande: The Perfect Weekend Getaway From Cartagena

I was under the impression that Cartagena was lined with gorgeous white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise water – it’s not. However, just an hour boat ride away is the paradise of Isla Grande, which is part of the Rosario Islands. Here you will surely find that Caribbean paradise you were searching for. Although the … Continue Reading

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