6 countries (2 of which were new to me), 21 cities, 6 sims, 9 flights, 19 beds slept in, 131 blog posts, seemingly endless dalgona coffee, adapting to a 'new normal' under the guise of a pandemic, and a relocation to start a new job in Ireland. For so many of us, 2020 started as … Continue reading The Best Places I Visited in 2020
Colombia
Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Medellin, Colombia’s Hillside Metropolis
Known as Colombia's second largest city, Medellin is also one of the world's most innovative. Nicknamed 'The City of Eternal Spring': the weather is generally good year around. Most travellers fall head-over-heels in love with its perfect climate, friendly locals and offbeat attractions. On the whole, we found Medellin to be beautiful. It's one of … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Medellin, Colombia’s Hillside Metropolis
The Best Cafes in Medellin for Digital Nomads & Bangin’ Coffee
Ah, Medellin. In the digital nomad community, there are certain places around the world you hear about often- Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpar, Bali, Da Nang, Sai Gon, Sophia, Belgrade, and Bucharest, just to name a few. Most of these famed places are in Asia or Eastern Europe. Don't get me wrong- there are plenty of … Continue reading The Best Cafes in Medellin for Digital Nomads & Bangin’ Coffee
Four Cafes in Cartagena, Perfect for Cooling Off
Cartagena is one of the most beautiful and colourful cities I've ever visited. Situated on the Caribbean coast, it's got a decidedly different vibe to other places in Colombia. Whether you come for sightseeing, shopping, or the coast, there's something for everyone. However, being on the coast, it's hot and humid in Cartagena throughout the … Continue reading Four Cafes in Cartagena, Perfect for Cooling Off
A Day in the Sun, Sailing Cartagena’s Rosario Islands
Located along Colombia's Caribbean Coast, Cartagena was once an important port of colonial Spain. It's a beautiful city- colourful, vibrant and buzzing with activity. Its proximity to the equator though, means it's hot and humid in Cartagena throughout the year. Humidity levels average around 80%, with the temperature hovering between 25°C and 30°C. Even during … Continue reading A Day in the Sun, Sailing Cartagena’s Rosario Islands
Celebrating Colombia at London’s Annual Orchid Festival
Last year, I wrote about visiting Kew Gardens as a day trip from the city to relax and revel in the beauty of the orchid display. Each year, Kew puts on an orchid festival. Returning for the 24th year, this year's show was taken over by 1,100 species of orchids representative of Colombia. Kew Gardens … Continue reading Celebrating Colombia at London’s Annual Orchid Festival
Travel Crush: Cartagena, Colombia
For decades, Colombia has struggled with illegal drug trade, but thanks to recent declines in production and trafficking, and demobilization of FARC, the coastal city of Cartagena has emerged as a destination for travelers. We're planning a trip to Colombia over Thanksgiving and I'm already excited to explore the vibrant city of Cartagena. Colonial architecture and … Continue reading Travel Crush: Cartagena, Colombia