Cartagena Discovered
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Cartagena Discovered

Imagine our surprise when our niece, Sophie, called us out of the blue to ask about our travel plans. At the time, we were roaming around South America without concrete plans, so we were open to just about anything. As we chatted with the family, Cartagena, Colombia, rose to the top of the list. Before…

Medellín: Exploring a Transformed City
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Medellín: Exploring a Transformed City

We spent 11 days in Medellín, planning to meet up with family later in the month, but in Cartagena. This visit came right after a quick trip back to the U.S., and Medellín gave us a perfect mix of culture, history, and transformation to explore. Medellín is Colombia’s second-largest city, nestled in the Aburrá Valley…

Full-Time Travel Reflections

Full-Time Travel Reflections

In Bogota, Colombia, we found a moment to pause and reflect on our nomadic journey. Our time here was intended to be a transitional phase between our exhilarating yet slightly draining Pantanal adventure and our upcoming family visits to Mexico, (Hurray!). The blueprint was straightforward: a five-day hiatus for rest, regrouping, blog updates, and simply…