After being in Mexico earlier this year and not having the time to visit Mexico City, I decided to pass by the DF (as they call it here) for a quick visit. Now having live in Cairo with around 20 million…
Sipping Aromatica in Bogota
The first thing that I noticed about Bogota was the weather again. It was the exact opposite of Cartagena; really cold! Since it’s actually south of Cartagena I was expecting warmer weather, but because it’s high in altitude it was…
Limonada de Coco please!
The first thing I felt in Cartagena was the heat. It’s very hot there, probably Colombia’s hottest region. So much so that even the marathon, which was taking place in the city at the time, took place at night! It’s…
Medellin: home of Colombia’s only metro system.
When you arrive in Medellin Airport, you’re quickly reminded of the city’s reputation by the police dogs on the luggage belts trying to score some drugs. After the day trip to Guatape, I went out with some people from the trip near…
But first Guatape
I decided to start my first full day in Medellin on a day trip outside the city. I had heard so many great things about a small town called Guatape and the tour offered by the hostel seemed cool and…