2022 journey to Medellin and Jardín de Antioquia
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Colombia 2022 – Caribbean Coast
From Bucaramanga we took the bus North to Mompos. The journey took most of the day, though once we were out of the mountain valley, the road improved immeasurably. Mompos is situated on the Magdalena …
Continue readingColombia 2022 – Boyacá & Santander
Travelling North from Bogotá the temperatures climb as you move to lower altitudes into the fertile and economically productive provinces of Boyacá and Santander. Once you have escaped the notorious Bogotá traffic, the route North …
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After the hiatus of the pandemic, the world is beginning to open up and we decided to gently return to international travel by returning to Colombia, a country we last visited in 2018. We made …
Continue readingPilgrimage Route, London to Canterbury
Pilgrimage walk from London to Canterbury, following the old pilgrimage route to Beckets shrine at Canterbury Cathedral and made famous in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
Continue readingVenice – Travel in COVID Times
After returning from South America at the end of 2018 we planned to have a year off travelling before embarking on an overland journey down the Silk Road from London through Turkey and Central Asia …
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Peru is your archetypal South American country with an intoxicating mixture of Andean culture, colourful markets, spectacular scenery, elegant colonial cities and probably South America’s best cuisine. Most visitors make pretty much the same tour …
Continue readingCartagena de Indias – Getting Ready for Christmas
Cartagena in the run up to Christmas
Continue readingTayrona National Park: Colombian Tropical Paradise
Tayrona National Park,
Tropical beaches where the unspoilt jungle meets the Caribbean Sea
Villa de Leyva – Colombia’s Timeless Colonial Gem
Villa de Leyva stands as a living monument to Colombia’s colonial past, offering visitors an authentic experience of the country’s rich history and culture. Its peaceful plazas, well-preserved architecture, and stunning surroundings make it a must-visit destination, that retains its authentic Colombian character.
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