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Cartagena, Cartagena!

Following Santa Marta, we took the bus to Cartagena. This time we actually went to a legitimate bus station, knowing only that the bus to Cartagena departed every hour and that tickets could be purchased on board for 21.000 COP ($10.50 USD) As soon as we arrived, we were whisked onto a waiting bus, and […]

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La Brisa Loca Hostel, Santa Marta

I’m finding that each hostel I’ve stayed at has been an improvement on the one before! La Brisa Loca was a great place to stay in Santa Marta. It’s located in the center of the historic district, convenient to many of the sights, restaurants, and nightlife.  The center of the two floor hostel is open […]

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That time I tasered a Welsh guy

Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Marta! The hostel hosted a Super Bowl party in the upstairs bar. A lot of Americans and international peeps alike. We sat at a table with Neil from Pittsburgh, and Simon and Jack from Wales. The guys bought a taser while in Paraguay, and brought it up to the bar […]

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Tayrona National Park, Part 3: Final hike and the trip back to Santa Marta

As much as I would have liked to stay in El Cabo forever, we had to make our way out of the park before sunset.  I definitely didn’t want to get lost in the woods in the dark! So we began the hike back to the entrance. It probably took us 3-4 hours in total. […]

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