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My Travel & Business Year in Review
Blog: GoBackpacking - 28 December 2011
his year passed in the blink of an eye. Or at least that’s how it feels looking back. I’m lucky enough to say I’ve done exactly what I wanted to do, and had a great time doing it. This year had its share of low points too, however by surviving them all, they only served to [...]--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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La Ciudad Perdida, Colombia – A Photo Essay
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 18 March 2011
A 5 day trek deep into the Colombian jungle to find the Lost City.
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Santa Marta and Taganga
Blog: Viva Latin America! - 24 February 2011
I knew from other travellers not to expect too much from either Santa Marta or Taganga, but I have to confess to being a little disappointed all the same. In Santa Marta the seafront is pretty small, but the is promenade lined with palm trees and cast iron statues depicting different scenes from native people [...]
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Treadin' water in Santa Marta
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 19 September 2010
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. After a very unhelpful bus driver on my way out of Cartagena, the day didn't have the best beginning. Dark ominous clouds loomed over the horizon, but i made no special notice of them.
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Vale La Pena
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 26 April 2010
By Peter HeckThe day had finally arrived for me to embark on a 5 day trek through Colombian jungle to search and find La Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City). Prior to departure, reservations about doing this had crept into my head. Our great friend Kylee gave only mediocre reviews of the trek (given it's cost) and the thought of leaving Dalene for the first time in 8+ months made me a little uneasy. But it was booked, paid for, and my day bag was packed - I was to be picked up at 8:30am on Tuesday morning.
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Beaches of Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Blog: Two Backpackers - 6 March 2010
Due to decades of civil conflict Colombia escaped most travel maps. Today, however Colombia is beginning to shine; backpackers and vacationers are heading to this diverse country and loving every bit of it. Colombia offers its visitors colonial and modern cities, outdoor adventures, coffee plantation tours, and pristine beaches. Among Colombia’s must see natural landscapes [...]
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Disappointing Parque Tayrona, Santa Marta, Colombia
Blog: Trip Down - 28 February 2010
Torben and I parted ways as Kai and I made for Parque Tayrona which Tamil had remembered as a worthwhile destination. As we were driving along the coastal highway Kai remarked that something about the bike didn’t quite feel right and that it was making noise. I continued to insist that the noise came from [...]
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mi moto Oh Internet, how I miss you.With Guyana and half of...
Blog: DO EPIC SHIT - 2 February 2010
mi moto Oh Internet, how I miss you.With Guyana and half of Brazil behind us, free Wi-Fi has been difficult to find and my meager budget does not afford me the two hours needed to upload my videos at an Internet cafe. Needless to say, here in Maceió, Brazil, I’ve managed to find a decent connection necessary to upload.Birthday luck I suppose… hope you enjoy.
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Mi Moto
Blog: DO EPIC SHIT - 2 February 2010
Oh Internet, how I miss you. With Guyana and half of Brazil behind us, free Wi-Fi has been difficult to find and my meager budget does not afford me the two hours needed to upload my videos at an Internet cafe. Needless to say, here in Maceió, Brazil, I’ve managed to find a decent connection necessary [...]
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Taganga aka Dog Town
Blog: A Travel Diary from Mexico, Central and South America - 12 January 2010
We had all heard some good things about Taganga - a beach town on the north coast of Colombia. However I couldn't see quite what the fuss was about. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a horrible place to be and I guess it is very easy to get overly picky when you're see so many amazing places. We chose to stay there as most people apparently opt to go there instead of Santa Marta these days.
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Taganga Vs Santa Marta
Blog: Viva Latin America! - 7 January 2010
When you’re travelling, you have to follow people’s advice on the way. Someone who’s been somewhere two days previously is going to be more up to date than any guidebook in circulation. But occasionally you get a surprise, and wonder what on earth your informant was thinking. This was the case with Taganga and [...]
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The Best Hostels in Latin America
Blog: Itinerant Londoner - 14 November 2009
Travelling for a year, constantly on the move, rarely staying more than three or four days in one place, where I end up staying makes a huge difference to my my stress levels. End up in a nice hostel, with things like comfy beds, warm showers, free breakfasts, a good location and a nice atmosphere [...]
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Colombia – South America’s Best Kept Secret
Blog: Brilliant Tips Travel Blog - 30 September 2009
In years past, talk of a trip to Colombia would result in questions being raised regarding the risks involved in visiting the country. However, recently the country has made great progress in the areas of safety, economic and social development and tourism. While some problems still remain unresolved, the reality is far distant from the perception many people have about Colombia. A tropical country of incredible diversity and charm, Colombia is quietly becoming one of the hottest travel spots in the world. With such wonderful destinations as Santa Marta, San ...
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Win A Free Trip To Colombia – Entries Due Sept 21
Blog: GoBackpacking - 14 September 2009
Ned Hepburn of the very manly Manolith blog will be traveling to Colombia within a month to experience the country’s best, and YOU could easily join him. I say that with confidence because the time between when the contest was announced and the deadline for entry is very tight. You won’t have to wait 8 [...]
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Getting stuck in Taganga
Blog: Itinerant Londoner - 26 July 2009
When I arrived in Taganga, my first stop on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, I wasn’t all that impressed. And yet I somehow managed to end up staying more time in the area than anywhere else I’ve been so far on my trip. The obvious highlight of the place is that it’s a great place to start the [...]
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Finding the Lost City
Blog: Itinerant Londoner - 20 July 2009
Despite the doom-laden warnings from the Foreign Office ( We advise against all but essential travel to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, including the ‘Lost City’. Armed groups are still active in this area, there is extensive cultivation of illegal drugs and the risk of kidnap remains high. While tour organisers may assure [...]
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