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  1. Emmilia avatar

    RE: Looking for people to traver with in Colombia in June 2012!

    by Emmilia 23 May 2012

    Hi! I will be in Colombia from the end of May to 21 of June when I fly back to my country from Bogota. I am right now in Ecuador and…

  2. liveinamovie avatar

    I wish i read this before i went to Panama - our trip report

    by liveinamovie 23 May 2012

    Hi, We (30+ couple) just came back from three weeks in Panama and one week in Colombia, and would like to share a few things with you…

  3. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by paulschmidtart 21 May 2012

    *Private Sailing Yacht Sunk In DEA Attack* -API- Today in a remote area of the island chain of San Blas on the Caribbean coast…

  4. ramboso avatar

    RE: Suggested Itinerary

    by ramboso 21 May 2012

    Parque Tayrona is good for both hiking and beaches - it's near Santa Marta (which is 5 hours by bus from Cartagena). Internal flights…

  5. advance512 avatar

    So, what now? Central America, Eastern Europe, or maybe something else?

    by advance512 21 May 2012

    Hey there, Well, I've been travelling in South America for the last 16 months. You know, Ushuaia, Argentina to Cartagena, Colombia. On…

  6. Neovoyage avatar

    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by Neovoyage 19 May 2012

    What's your problem SoloHobo?? I just recveived this link for give a feed back of my experience on the island fever with Israel, and yes…

  7. leland_sabon avatar

    Re: Suggested Itinerary

    by leland_sabon 19 May 2012

    Good topic. What time of year are you thinking of going? I was wondering about two weeks in August. I have to attend an event in Barranqu…

  8. LA7917 avatar

    Cartagena - Popular Bars with Americans/English Speakers?

    by LA7917 19 May 2012

    I'm going to be in Cartagena on vacation in late June. Unfortunately my friend just dropped out of the trip, so I was wondering if anyone…

  9. jbailey001 avatar

    Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by jbailey001 18 May 2012

    Hi all, I have been travelling South America at my own pace for the past 6 months. Unfortunately I am now aiming to get to the UK for…

  10. ansjol1 avatar

    RE: In Terms of Weather: Better to Travel Colombia in late May or Early Sept.?

    by ansjol1 15 May 2012

    It will be raining either in May or Sep/Oct, Colombia is on the inter tropical zone. I would pick September (early), but don´t worry about…

  11. JJShanti avatar

    RE: Spanish schools near/around cartagena?

    by JJShanti 14 May 2012

    I'm coming to Cartagena in June so i'm also looking for a school! there are bad reviews about Nueva Lengua but also good one! and there…

  12. AlastairSim avatar

    Re: Bogota to Honduras- best way to travel?

    by AlastairSim 14 May 2012

    Bus from Bogota isn't an option so you're going to have to get at least part of the way by either plane or boat. Existing boat services…

  13. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Where to last?

    by ban_janti_return 13 May 2012

    It really depends on your budget. CA is better in terms of beaches, but Panama or CR is notably more expensive than suggested Colombia.…

  14. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Looking for a place to Live! or Retiring IN..investigate in a RV !

    by paulschmidtart 13 May 2012

    Never fear Mr, hobo. Here is a picture of our little caravan coming back on land at the port Cartagena de Indias after a fabulous luxury…

  15. travelbert avatar

    Curacao - flights and cruises

    by travelbert 12 May 2012

    Seems like DAE is no longer flying Aruba to Colombia so now I have the choice between Insel Air to Medellin and Tiara to Riohacha which…

  16. nealbaren avatar

    RE: Safety travelling alone in Colombia (female)?

    by nealbaren 12 May 2012

    I traveled to Colombia in December, took a night bus ro two, had OK Spanish, and I got along more than fine. Amazing experience. Only…

  17. terminal08 avatar

    More on the hypothetical ferry

    by terminal08 11 May 2012

    As everyone knows, a Greek shipping company is in the process of beginning ferry service between Colon, Panama and Cartagena, Colombia.…

  18. jazzmonkee avatar

    RE: Diving in Colombia

    by jazzmonkee 11 May 2012

    Santa Marta - Tayrona is average, best to go now though I guess before the sea become so polluted with coal that they are undiveable Cartag…

  19. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by paulschmidtart 09 May 2012

    Oh and I forgot to add. If something, God forbid, happened to the sailboat business going between Panama and Colombia and this might…

  20. wiljliams avatar

    25 tips on cartagena..

    by wiljliams 09 May 2012

    Visitors' advice: 25 things you should be wary of in Cartagena 1.Never, ever change money on the street. Unlike other South American countr…

  21. Cartagenerabyheart avatar

    Flatshare in Cartagena with two Europeans!!!

    by Cartagenerabyheart 09 May 2012

    Is somebody searching for a reeeally nice place to stay in Cartagena, Colombia??....let me know!! We're looking for a roommate!!! http://…

  22. krhunyadi avatar

    RE: Diving in Colombia

    by krhunyadi 07 May 2012

    Hi! Last year when I visited Colombia I went to Tayrona National Park and it was absolutely amazing. That was my first time in SA, in…

  23. nirkiss avatar

    Diving in Colombia

    by nirkiss 07 May 2012

    Hi there First of all does any of you know the best place to dive in Colombia - that isn't the San Andrés Islands? I'm planning on vi…

  24. peasbeuponyou avatar

    RE: Places rich people like?

    by peasbeuponyou 07 May 2012

    Cool - lots of good places and comments - please keep them coming! Definitely agree with La Jolla, Malibu, Marin County (north of San…

  25. Bickerss avatar

    RE: Colombia vs. Peru vs. Ecuador - Female Solo Traveler

    by Bickerss 05 May 2012

    You will have far more chance of getting into petty theft trouble in Ecuador, Peru, then Colombia in that order. If your heart is set…

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