Every year I make it a goal to visit a new international country. I am, 41 years into my life and not yet running out of places to explore. Having visited Turkey in 2020, heading to Ecuador with a good friend's family felt like the perfect way to close out 2021. Here's my Ecuador Travel Guide, along with photos and stories of this beautiful country to accompany it.
To this day, I have remembered Bogota, and Colombia in general, to be my absolute favorite travel destination. The primary reason for this is the simple fact that the people are so incredibly warm and generous. They are so proud of where they have come and eager to show of their culture. Each city in Colombia has its own personality (I would liken Bogota to New York City: a bit darker and a bit more cosmopolitan). The city offers a unique blend of modern and traditional culture, making it a melting pot of diversity. From exploring the historic district of La Candelaria with its colonial architecture to the modern culinary scene, there is something for everyone in Bogota.
Medellìn is a beacon of culture and officially one of my most favorite cities ever: the people are generous, enthusiastic and welcoming, the mountains are [...]
Be still my heart. Colombia was just named Lonely Planet's 2nd best travel destination for 2017 and with good reason: the sheer variety of landscapes, [...]
