Seeing the Hollywood sign is one of the most iconic things to do while visiting Los Angeles. There are quite a lot of places with a great view of the Hollywood sign. However some of them are quite difficult to get to, and others are overcrowded. But there is one location that I truly like. I consider it to be the best place to see the Hollywood sign. Just over the Hollywood Reservoir, a bit…
Many people think that frequent flyer program is only for business people who have to travel weekly for work, or for rich people who spend lots of money on first class flights. I used to think that as well, until I actually started traveling a lot. Travel is by no means “cheap” but it does not have to be expensive either. I’ve never spent more than $1000 for a business class flight, and if…
Guatape is a town located approximately 80 km away from Medellin. It is one of those places in Colombia that you should put on your must visit list. It is a colorful Colombian town that carries an authentic atmosphere and has more than one great attraction. There are a few ways to visit Guatape. You can do it on your own, but the most popular way is to do an organized day trip to Guatape…
Guatape town is one of the most famous tourist spots in Colombia. It is located just outside Medellin (around 2 hours drive). It is a charming little town on a huge reservoir, full of colorful buildings that line cute streets, and a granite rock with 659 steps that you can climb. Here is a short guide to visiting Guatape with things to do, the best time to visit, and other information. Visiting Guatape Town From…
One of the must visit places in Medellin is Comuna 13. It is a place of tragic history which took place quite recently. It is an area that was reborn through the spilling of a lot of blood; Not just of the gang members who fought over the district, but also many innocent civilians. Here is a guide to visiting Comuna 13 with information you might want to know before going. A Short History of…
Puerto Narino is a small village (municipality) in the Amazonas region of Colombia. About 6,000 people live in Puerto Narino. Most of them from the Ticuna tribe (indigenous people that are spread between Colombia, Peru, and Brazil). It is a great place to visit with many things to do around. After some time in this charming village I wrote the complete guide to Puerto Narino to help you better plan your trip. Puerto…
Deep in the jungle, all the way at the southernmost tip of Colombia is a city called Leticia. Leticia is a place where three countries meet. Here you can have breakfast in Colombia, lunch in Brazil, and dinner in Peru. Well, with how close they really are, you can have breakfast in Colombia, second breakfast in Brazil, and then third breakfast in Peru. For those who are planning on exploring Leticia I wrote the…
The Amazon river is the biggest river in the world by discharge volume of water. It is also the second longest in the world (the Nile takes first place in length). The Amazon river is considered the most important river in that it sustains the lungs of our planet (the Amazonian rainforest), provides habitat to more than 2500 species of fish and river dolphins, and is a source of food (that includes water for agriculture…
Jardin is a small town that is located around 3 hours drive from Medellin. Jardin is one of the most beautiful towns in all of Colombia. This is the place to experience the real Colombia. People here, same as a hundred years ago, follow their traditions, and their lifestyle hasn’t really changed from those times. Most of the people in Jardin are farmers that know how to work and how to relax. For those…
Jardin is a small town that is located 3 hours drive from Medellin (if you are lucky, due to traffic and sometimes floods it usually takes between 4 and 5 hours). Jardin is one of those places you can experience a real Colombian vibe. Here, like a hundred years ago, people mainly live as farmers. They lead quiet and calm lives: working hard during the day and then relaxing at the center square at outside…
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