How many times have you heard someone say, “don’t travel to South America, it’s too dangerous!” especially in Colombia? Don’t worry, it’s a common reaction when you tell someone your travel plans, especially your close friends and family. We were warned multiple times about the dangers of Colombia before our trip. Am I glad I…
One of the most common questions I get asked on Instagram is ‘is Ecuador safe for solo female travellers?’ especially if you want to visit alone. Sadly, Ecuador gets a bad rep – and it really shouldn’t. Yes, things happen sometimes, but bad things happen all over the world. For us, there wasn’t anything less…
Did you know that Cartagena Colombia is known for its nightlife? It’s not just the incredible food, history and beautiful beaches that attract tourists and domestic holidaymakers to the area, it’s also because it’s one of the best places in Colombia to party. Known for having a buzzing atmosphere every night of the week, you can enjoy…
Looking to get your yellow fever vaccine in Cartagena, Colombia? This post outlines everything you need to know, do and bring for the yellow fever vaccine in Cartagena (or Colombia) as a tourist. We visited Cartagena in May 2023, and although we didn’t need the vaccine for Colombia itself, we travelled to Ecuador (and the…
One of the most common questions I get asked on Instagram is ‘is Guatemala safe?’ especially if you want to visit as a solo female traveller. Sadly, Guatemala gets a bad rep – and it really shouldn’t. It’s one of the safest countries in Central America! In this post, I hope to dispel any thoughts…