4263m, new record!
More on this achievement in a couple of days!
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Guatapé, little gem of Colombia between lakes and zocalos
A visit to the village of Guatape was not part of our plans. But one recommendation and some googling later and here we were: soaking up the charm of this colorful village nested in a fantastic blue and emerald landscape. Less than 2 hours away from brustling town Medellin, Guatape is a famous weekend getaway…
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A short guide to Taganga, backpacker paradise
You might come to Taganga for the diving -one of the cheapest place in the world to take your PADI open water certification – but you will stay for the rest. It’s not that the beach is that nice, nor that the city is the biggest party place of Colombia. But Taganga has everything that…
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Raiders of the Lost City (Ciudad Perdidad trek, Colombia)
Around the year 800 AD, some 600 years before Machu Picchu, Teyuna was chosen by precolombian indigenous culture as political and spiritual center of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Colombia). At its peak, the city was home of 2000 people, living in harmony with nature and working on precious metals. Today, the only way…
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Cartagena, where it all started for the conquistadores… and for us!
It took us 36 hours to get there, 7 trains, a power shortage in Germany and 3 flights to get there. Stepping out of the plane, we feel the warm and humid air of Colombia on our faces. We feel tired, jet lagged, but the excitement is strong. From the sky, we first see all…
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“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure”
Tomorrow is the big day! Leaving for the trip of a lifetime, from the Caribbean to the end of the world. “I am so happy…!” I am also so happy I can share this exploration of South America with someone. And I know with my fellow traveller (and also le boyfriend), I will never get…
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How to celebrate your very own Swedish Midsummer
Each year, the Friday between 19 and 25 of June, Sweden stops for 24h. Streets are quiet and Stockholm only full of tourists. Swedes leave the cities to gather with friends and families to celebrate in tradition the longest day of the year. Midsummer Eve is one of the most (if not the most) important tradition…
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budget | destination | Norway
The priceless beauty of the norwegian fjords
Norway is among the most expensive countries to live in and to visit. With my last exploration of the norwegian fjords around Andalsnes, I got convinced once more that the price totally worths it. In this post a few ideas and tips to have an amazing time in northern fjords with a reasonable budget.
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From the Caribbean to the end of the world
South America, 18 millions sqm to explore and a few months to do so! Exciting post! Announcing my next travel plans: a 6 months journey across the amazing south American continent! Departure in just 17 little days! For this “few” of a lifetime trip, we will be landing in Cartagena (Colombia), on the Caribbean coast. We…
