The Basics We arrived at the international airport, which is about 40 minutes to Copacabana. Since we landed in the night, we ordered a Radio taxi for R$90-130, which is known to be safer (and more expensive!). We started our trip with a hotel stay in Copacabana, which we enjoyed for its location. Later in the … Continue reading Copacabana: Rio de Janeiro
The Basics From Medellin, go to the South Terminal. There is one ticket booth for buses to Jericó. Buses can fill up, so if you're going on a puente weekend, try to get there before 9am or book in advance. We typically buy return tickets at the same time to save the trouble. To Jericó, … Continue reading Jericó: Gem of Antioquia, Colombia
The Basics We flew direct from Medellín to Lima with Avianca airlines. We pre-arranged a taxi ride (55 soles) to Miraflores using Transporte Fácil Peru. I messaged them on Facebook and arranged a ride with ease. Taxi prices can run a bit higher, so we preferred to plan ahead. The airport offers 30 minutes of … Continue reading Foodie Escape in Lima, Peru
The Basics If you don't have a car, it is simple to catch a bus from Medellín's North Terminal to San Rafael ($19,000 COP each way). These are the same buses that are headed to Guatapé, a pueblo definitely worth visiting during your trip. After passing Guatapé, we asked the driver to drop us off … Continue reading Camping near Medellín, Colombia
The Basics We flew direct from Medellín on Viva Colombia. Round trip flight were about $200,000 COP each. If you haven't flown it before, this airline is the Spirit airlines of Colombia, meaning they will charge for every. thing. We did our research and planned to bring one small bag each to avoid a carry-on … Continue reading Cartagena on a Budget
The Basics From Medellin to Havana, we took COPA airlines through Panama City. At the time we bought them (Oct 2016), they were about $450 USD round/trip. Check ahead of time for fare deals, and my solid rule is to always book flights mid-week for lower fares. A Colombian recommended the site Wingo for highly discounted flights as … Continue reading Havana, Cuba: First Time Traveler
After living in the region of Antioquia for several months, a weekend in Bogota was refreshing, showing off a different side of life in Colombia. As our first venture to the capital, we took in a variety of experiences while understanding we would be returning for a more in-depth visit. Highlights included restaurants in La Macarena, a bike … Continue reading A Weekend in Bogota
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