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Grave Robbing, Broken Hearts, Jaded Lovers…oh my!
Cartagena is overflowing with unexplainable sightings, indecipherable phenomenon, legends and tales and superstitions that have been passed on for generations.
Real Talk: The Best of the Best Cartagena
The Best of the Best in Cartagena…If ever there was a person that connected more with food, it’s me. Here are my top picks for food & libations
Get In My Belly
I am soooo very very disappointed in myself. I can NOT believe that I waited till the end of my two months to take this Street Food tour and be introduced to these foods. Silly me!
What is Happening?
What is Happening? My heart is racing and panic is setting in with gusto. My brain convinces myself that this might end with horrific results and me in tears. But it’s magic and peace sets in…
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
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’.
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.
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?