March 18, 2014
Palomino, Colombia: Where to Stay and What to Do
If postcard worthy caribbean backdrops and frozen daiquiris is what you crave, then Palomino is an essential stop for your Colombia adventure....
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March 06, 2014
Santa Marta, Colombia: Where to Stay and What to Do
WHERE TO STAY My research on where to stay in Santa Marta pretty much started and ended by reading that the Dreamer Hostel was rated best hostel in Colombia for 2014.
March 06, 2014
Medellin to Santa Marta, Getting There
Medellin is one of those infectious places that if you miss your flight, whether on purpose or not, you run the risk of staying forever. And it was tempting. Another ‘hot havana night’ in the...
March 04, 2014
Medellin, Colombia: What to Do
<< W E L C O M E T O M E D E L L I N >> Of course go to Medellin for the nightlife, but don’t drink so many Colombia...
March 02, 2014
Casa Kiwi – The Best Hostel in Medellin, Colombia
Casa Kiwi is by no means a hidden gem. Actually, I’d go as far to say that it is unanimously considered the best hostel in Medellin, Colombia. Of course I met plenty of other backpackers...
March 01, 2014
My trip to Medellin, Colombia: FIrst Impressions
Medellin, Colombia as a tourist hotspot doesn’t initially resonate well with the general public. It is all too easy to associate the city with violence, drugs and fear. And, well, those assumptions aren’t necessarily unfounded....
January 28, 2014
Backpacking South America: What to Pack!
Hooray! I am about to embark on a South America vacation with only what I pack in my backpack to weigh me down. Wait. What. Prissy or not, I like ‘packing security’ and bring full...
April 27, 2013
Most Memorable Travel Moment
I was plopped right on the filthy floor of the airport. My cheeks were stained with tears, my hair was matted into a messy pony tail and I distinctly remember sulking – as spoiled-only-children do...
April 14, 2013
The BucketList, A Work in Progress
I used to revisit this page often when I was first starting out blogging. It has followed me from my original blogspot page, over to a wordpress.com stint to finally end up here, on TravelingFig....
October 17, 2012
Yacht Week Wardrobe Essentials!
Admist packing for yacht week in Greece while sipping Sangria and listening to “Red red wine”, I’ve hit a fashion wall. While I do reside in New England, my going out clothes reflect a mix...
August 17, 2012
2 Must-Do Activities on your trip to Lisbon, Portugal!
If I leave you with only one piece of Portugal advice: You HAVE to see a Fado Show. There are dozens of over priced options in the tourist areas but I found one of my all time...