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The first country I ever visited in South America was Colombia 7 years ago and I quickly fell in love. The vibrant culture, the friendly people, and the strides the country has made to overcome its sordid past are all reasons I can’t stay away. This was my third trip to Colombia and to Cartagena and I can’t believe how much this city has changed over the years! Keep reading for the best things to do in Cartagena to enjoy the city authentically. Helping you go from being a tourist to a traveler. Know Before You Go Why Visit Cartagena? If this blog post is your first introduction to this magical city, here are a few reasons you should definitely have it on your list. The Old Town of Cartagena was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984 and it’s stunningIt has a lot of colonial history and was,…

While Argentina is an incredible country that offers so much, it isn’t known for its coffee. As someone who is borderline obsessed with coffee (okay okay, COMPLETELY obsessed with coffee), I wasn’t sure how spending five weeks this summer there was going to go. I needlessly worried because Buenos Aires is undergoing a coffee revolution and not only did I found some delicious coffee, I spent a majority of my time in these cafes and they each felt like home. On your trip, be sure to check out some of the best coffee in Buenos Aires: LAB Location: Belgrano & Palermo LAB is easily one of the best Buenos Aires Cafes.The first thing about LAB is that you HAVE to get their chocolate chip cookies! I know I know, this post is about coffee but dear god those cookies made me weak at the knees and what better accompaniment to…

Visiting the Iguazu Falls had been dream of mine for so long. I mean who doesn’t want to see millions and millions of gallons of water just cascading off the side of a cliff? If you’re teetering back and forth and haven’t made up your mind, don’t worry I’ll do it for you. GO TO IGUAZU! See how simple that was?  Searching for information on how to visit the Igauzu falls before my trip was frustrating, to say the least. I couldn’t find enough detail in one place to really help me with trip planning and instead was forced to piece together different components from various blog posts till I finally had one semi cohesive plan. Lucky for you, I’ve put together a guide that will give you all the information you need to know. I know, how nice am I? Getting there from Buenos Aires I would buy your…