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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travelling alone in colombia? in the Americas - South America Branch
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Coffee in the Americas - South America Branch
You'll definitely need to try Jesus Martin in Salento! Other than that, when I couldn't find a good small coffee shop, I thought Juan...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What is the most unique, worthwhile place you have visited in Colombia? in the Americas - South America Branch
I'm glad I took the time to visit Salento, Mompox, and San Agustin (not all in one trip, though. I travel slow!). To me, each are...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Questions about 61 Prado Guesthouse in Medellin in the Americas - South America Branch
My wife and I stayed at 61 Prado Guesthouse in August. Looking at the web site today, the rates are roughly the same as were this summer....
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First Time backpacking in Colombia Dec 6-21 in the Americas - South America Branch
Hey, JMC...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Salento / The Plantation House WARNING!!!!! in the Americas - South America Branch
In case you want a dormitory, check at least Tralala hostel.com...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called arriving in Medellin late at night. safety and what area to stay in? in the Americas - South America Branch
It depends from which airport you're arriving. From Jose Herrera it's rather cheap (about 15,000 to 25,000 COP) and close in to El Poblado...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jardin (Andes) bus to Manizales? in the Americas - South America Branch
You'll be best served by asking at the bus station (it's a few blocks away from the square - in the direction opposite the church). There...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bogota Doubts in the Americas - South America Branch
I traveled by myself last year and stayed my first few nights in Candelaria at Platypus. I ended up changing hostels because I was tired of...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Locking bags while travelling by air in Colombia in the Americas - South America Branch
TSA approved locks are fine, and I'd recommend them. I traveled with my bag "locked" (wimpy little TSA approved padlock) on several flights...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Colombia trip in the Americas - South America Branch
My wife and I recently stayed at Los Andes Hostel in Bogota. It's a half a block away from the big Centro Comercial Atlantis (convenient...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jardin, Antioquia in the Americas - South America Branch
My wife and I were in Jardin for three nights in early August. Jardin's tourist industry is pretty underevolved, though we did meet a guy...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mompos vs Gutape vs Minca in the Americas - South America Branch
The travel time to Mompox is for sure worth it! It's so rich with history, it would be like missing Salento while passing through Zona...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Book hostel in advance? in the Americas - South America Branch
You might be fine just showing up considering many of the big summer events have ended (Flower Festival, Sub-20 Cup, etc), and you have a...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flying out to Medellin on Wednesday -Travel ideas heading south! in the Americas - South America Branch
You might consider focusing on Medellin, Salento, and Cali....With this itinerary, you'll be able to access a lot without the long bus...
9 months ago
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