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”
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”
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”
2017 was an incredible year… and what better way to celebrate an incredible year, than with some of my favorite highlights of the year! As I mentioned in 25 of my favorite travel photos, I love photography, I feel like it enhances my experiences and I love having the photos to be able to look back…Continue Reading “17 memories from 2017”
A week ago I was again lucky enough to take a trip to another one of the warmer towns outside of Bogota. I got the chance to soak up some sun, work on my tan and spend the day lounging by the pool. It truly was a perfect weekend. This was my second time visiting…Continue Reading “Girardot, Colombia”
Just the other week I was lucky enough to be able to take a trip to the wonderful village of Villeta. Just an hour and a half ride outside of the city, Villeta is a nice change from the busy city life and the colder climate of Bogota. As I mentioned in a previous post…Continue Reading “A quick getaway to Villeta, Colombia”
In the center of downtown Bogota, in La Candelaria, tucked away just a half of a block away from the main square, Plaza Bolivar, is a very old (slightly hidden) gem of a restaurant… La Puerta Falsa. La Puerta Falsa is one of my new favorite restaurants in Bogota. It is a total hole in the…Continue Reading “La Puerta Falsa – Bogota, Colombia”
