Category: Guides
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Things to Do in San Gil, Colombia: The Complete Adventure Guide (2026)
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San Gil does one thing better than anywhere else in Colombia: it gets your adrenaline pumping. Hidden in the mountains of Santander, this little town draws adventure travellers from across the world for its white-water rafting, paragliding, canyoning, caving, and more- all set against some dramatic mountain scenery. The town…
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The 10 Best Beach Hostels in Colombia | A Budget Backpacker’s Guide
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Colombia’s coast doesn’t lack on variety. In the space of a single trip, you can sleep in a treehouse listening to howler monkeys, wake up floating on the Caribbean in a hammock, and stumble out of a jungle bar still holding a cocktail. Forget the sea, the hostels down here…
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My 2026 Guide To The Best Beaches In Rio de Janeiro
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Brazil is famous for its coastline, and Rio sits at the centre of it all. Beach vendors weaving through the sand, ice cold beers, sunset games of foot-volley or “altinha” and the backdrop of mountains meeting the ocean make Rio one of the most unique beach cities in the world.…
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What to do in Cartagena Colombia in 2026
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Is Cartagena Worth Visiting? Cartagena is one of the most visited destinations in Colombia, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. This was a common question I received as I was backpacking through the Colombia; people constantly asked whether Cartagena was actually worth visiting compared to places like the…