Kaieteur Falls is easily one of the most magnificent natural sites we’ve visited in our extensive travels, and I’m going to venture to say that you’ve probably never heard of it. Situated on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park,…
How To Spend 36 Hours in Bogota
In recent years, Colombia’s capital city has shed its bad-boy drug-ridden reputation and has gradually become a sought-after destination among many world travelers. There are many who sing its praises, and rightfully so. Bogota has quietly become an overnight sensation: a…
Cartagena: The Jewel of Colombia’s Crown
A gorgeous blend of Spanish-colonial charm and vibrant Caribbean vibes, the enchanting old town of Cartagena is oozing of sophistication, splendor and sultriness. With stunning views of the sea, a varied and creative dining scene, elegant plazas, chic boutiques, and a…
Colonia del Sacramento: The Ideal Day Trip
Eleven years ago, T and I were traveling in Buenos Aires when I approached a girl in my very broken Spanish and asked her how to get to the famous and glamorous Alvear Palace Hotel. You see, in Argentina, there isn’t necessarily a…
Machu Picchu: Mysterious and Magnificent
This post is the first of a four-post series of (you guessed it) four incredible man-made wonders that we’ve been fortunate enough to visit. While lists of world wonders are obviously subjective and sometimes change, these four incredible sites have…
And I Think To Myself, What a Wonderful (but Sometimes Scary) World
Breathtaking views sweep across Colombia’s Valle de Cocora It’s a wondrous, gorgeous world out there just waiting to be explored. So why are so many of us afraid of it? Why do so many people choose not to travel?…
But First, Coffee
Mention that you’re traveling to Colombia and there’s a good chance that some people will respond in a questioningly, if not disapprovingly, manner and immediately rattle off words like: kidnapping, drugs, Narcos, Miss Universe, just to name a few. But to those…
Bora, Brazil!
We absolutely loved Brazil. Okay, I know. I say this a lot. And it’s true. There are very few places that we’ve traveled to that I haven’t loved. But seriously, we really really loved Brazil. And how could we not? Vibrant.…