The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá or La Catedral del Sal is one of Colombia’s can’t miss destinations. A Church built within the underground tunnels of a salt mine, more than 200 meters underground. Sound interesting?! It definitely is, and it’s one of the most unusual places I’ve ever been. The Salt Cathedral is located in the…Continue Reading “The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia”
I’ve been waiting a long time to get the chance to travel to Cartagena. Ever since I made the decision that I was moving to Colombia, Cartagena was at the top of my list for places I had to see. This Caribbean costal city absolutely did not disappoint. From the beautiful historical old town, to…Continue Reading “Cartagena, Colombia (Video Edition)”
When it comes to traveling to Central or South America Panama might not be high on your list… but it definitely should be. I got to spend a month studying abroad in Panama while I was in university. It was my first time traveling abroad and I absolutely fell head over heels in love (both…Continue Reading “Why Panama should be on your travel list”
Tucked away in downtown Bogota is a mansion turned into a book lover’s paradise, Merlín Books (Libros Merlín). Located on Carrera 8a with Calle 15, it doesn’t look like much from the outside; but once you walk inside it is absolutely breathtaking. Old books and magazines are literally everywhere: high up on shelves, down on…Continue Reading “Merlín Books – Bogota, Colombia”
When it comes to Barcelona, there is one architect whose name really stands out, one name that everyone knows…. Antoni Gaudí. No trip to Barcelona is complete without seeing some (if not all) of his works, they are in fact some of the best attractions in Barcelona. Gaudí spent most of his life in Barcelona…Continue Reading “MUST SEE Gaudí Attractions in Barcelona”
Barcelona is a place filled with festivals, holidays and celebrations. Some days you find celebrated throughout all of Spain, some you find celebrated throughout all of Catalyuna and some you find celebrated only in Barcelona. La diada de Sant Jordi is a Catalan tradition, and by far my favorite holiday (almost beaten out by La…Continue Reading “La Diada de Sant Jordi – Barcelona”
I love inspirational quotes (especially inspirational travel quotes), they leave you feeling a little more curious and motivated. Whether you’re looking to be inspired, reassured, soothed or empowered, there’s always a quote that fits your need. Whether you’re stuck in a rut, hungry for change or in search of adventure, the right inspirational quote can…Continue Reading “TRAVEL QUOTES TO INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL THE WORLD.”
The street art here in Bogota is something absolutely spectacular. It’s not graffiti, the street art in Bogota is more like works of art. Walking around Bogota it’s really difficult not to notice this street art everywhere. Bogota tends to be a rainy & grey city (most of the time) but the Street Art really…Continue Reading “Bogota Street Art”
One year ago today… a whole 365 days ago, I started Adventures Abroad and clicked publish on my very first post. 3,621 followers , 203,358 Views by 16,924 people from 158 different countries! I can’t not believe it! THANK YOU ALL! I love Adventures Abroad, I love being able to share some of my past adventures with everyone,…Continue Reading “1 Year of Adventures Abroad”
We all know that finding the perfect gift can sometimes be tedious. So I decided to create the perfect Gift Guide for the traveler in your life (or for yourself!). Below are a few of my wish-lish items this year and a few things that I have and love. They are things that I would definitely consider…Continue Reading “The Perfect Gifts for the Travel Lover in your life”
