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Discovering Cartagena’s Castillo San Felipe Fortress
Defending Cartagena since the 1600s, The Chuck Norris of fortresses….an unconquerable colonial fortress known as the most impregnable fortress ever built by the Spanish in the Americas.
Real Talk: Colombia’s Beer
Real Talk: Colombia’s Beer! Who is up for a game of ”Craft not Crap”? 3 Cordilleras for the win and other solid choices.
The Hat Trick of Failures!
Water outage, internet outage, power outage and yet it is funny how a hat trick of failures leads me to exactly where I should be and things always fall into place.
No Water Means a Night in a Hotel
What do you do when a city water pipe breaks and you have no water? Hotels.com…that’s what you do. Karisma Hotels & Resorts I am now a dedicated lifer to your hotels.
Cooking Class at SkyKitchen with Romario
A soul equally as full as my belly. Cooking is my art expression and ingredients are my muse. Cooking class at SkyKitchen…a million times #ItWasWorthIt
Christmas at Hotel Isla del Encanto…yup a little delayed
Dream Caribbean one hour from the walled city…Hotel Isla del Encanto, Cartagena Colombia. #ItWasWorthIt
How early is too early to declare your love?
The post about nothing…just a few grocery store finds that have made me smile and to say I am doing GREAT!
Real Talk: Grayl Water Bottle
Grayl Water Bottle Purifier vs. LifeStraw Filter. Both bottles are highly rated but are for different purposes. The key thing to note is that one is a ‘Filter’ and one is a ‘Purifier’.
Bones of Ships on Ocean Floors
Into the depths and through the shadows to the ocean floor. Cartagena suffered dreadful sieges by pirates from many nations, French, Spanish, Dutch and English which led to its fortification and the famous ‘walled city’.
What to Eat & Drink: Colombia
The sultry affair of your tastebuds. Colombia’s food is flavour packed and delicious. Colombian coastal cuisine, it’s well worth knowing what to look out for. Make sure to try these favorites during your visit.
What to See & Do: Cartagena
Tours and excursions. I always start with the free tours and in case you need an idea of a decent tip…If your guide was great then I suggest 50,000COP or more.
Where to Stay & Go: Cartagena’s Neighbourhoods
Cartagena’s coolest neighbourhoods, either to stroll through and explore or to stay. I highly recommend all 3 of these barrios and each with a very district and unique vibe. There is something for everyone in Cartagena.
Finishing out the first work week in Cartagena
The lows of day 1 and the highs of day 2. I love this city, it has the entire recipe to restore a person’s faith in humanity.
Arrival in Cartagena, Colombia
The journey filled with oops, face palm moments, embarrassment, exhilaration, exhaustion, excitement. But I am in love with this city. We are kindred spirits.
Is the test mandatory? Test or No Test
Ethically you should test! Let’s face it, the test is not cheap and if it isn’t mandatory it’s a price tag that is hard to swallow…but Just Do It!
Travel Safety Plan
Planning for adventures is under control but what about travel safety for a digital nomad?
Planning for arrival in Cartagena, Colombia
Groceries and Tours for Days: It’s always tough on arrival day for what to do when you don’t get there until dinner time. First thing is obviously checking into the accommodations and figuring out what you are going to eat for dinner.
So that just happened
When lemons make margaritas! How the worst news is actually the best. 8 hours worth of phone calls and hold times and it turns out that the world has a plan for me and I am loving its plan…hiccups and bumps included.
Forbidden Vancouver Tours
I really truly highly encourage locals to indulge in these tours, not only does it support local businesses but it is also a COVID friendly social activity. The tours are all outside, you get fresh air and exercise and enrich your knowledge of local history. Win Win!
I blame my parents
What if our brains required activation? Instead of the constant activate state that it is. What I mean is that we don’t actually have to turn it on and off. If we had to actually switch it on in the morning and turn it off at night…would we still experience the auto pilot state?
