This article may contain affiliate/compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Have you ever decided to take a trip traveling with friends to find out later that it was not such a good idea? Looking at our friends’ photos and videos of their journeys can inspire and make us wish that we were there with them. Over the years, I have traveled solo, and I have traveled with different groups of friends. I have learned the hard way about…
Looking for some fun, relaxing time with your best girlfriends? We all love to get away from it all, but who has the time or money to do so regularly? To help you find the best weekend spa getaways for girlfriends, we put together this list! Take a look and choose where you want to go first. I know there are many that I want to explore. Having a list allows you to add to your planning for future trips.…
Colombian food is more than the arepas and empanadas you can frequently see sold everywhere. In Cartagena, Colombia, chefs combine different Colombian and Caribbean cuisine flavors with Peruvian, Spanish, Asian, and Italian. If you plan to visit this city, here are the best restaurants in Cartagena Colombia you can visit! While excellent food may be found across Colombia, it seems to be a given in cities around the Caribbean coast, like Cartagena. In addition to having a wide variety of…
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is a must-see tour. San Felipe Castle looked ominous and reminded me of forts that I have seen in other parts of the world. But this world heritage site was different. Standing on the streets looking at the fortress, you get the impression that it is a Spanish Army home. It is a rather steep climb to get to the top. At one point, I thought that I would look from the bottom. As…
Things to Do) The Cartagena walled city located in Colombia’s Caribbean sea has nearly one million locals. As a tourist, you may find the Cartagena walled city a blend of old and new that makes this town Cartagena famous. Even though the Cartagena walled city is far from beaches and high-rise hotels, it captivates travelers. So if you’re in your 50s and enjoy exploring, then you can complete your bucket list with the top things to do in the walled…
Life is a Journey of Escapes is reader-supported. We may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on our site. Traveling to Palenque has an incredible history and story about people who care about preserving their heritage. We may have heard of all of the famous cities of Colombia, Bogota, Medellin, Cali, and Cartagena, but only a few know about San Basilio de Palenque. This gem seemed like a well-kept secret. A few years ago, my friend visited…
