The Beaches of Tayrona National Park
Saturday we’re off again, this time to camp for a night on the beaches of Tayrona National Park. As we hop on the bus, Kim pops her head out the...
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Catching Our Breath in Santa Marta
Our new hostel in Santa Marta is in a beautiful restored colonial mansion with balconies overlooking a swimming pool in the courtyard and a rooftop overlooking the city. After our...
Hiking through the Colombian Jungle: Our Trek to Ciudad Perdida
Monday we’re off for a four-day, three-night trek through the jungles of Northern Colombia. We are hiking to Ciudad Perdida, an ancient city at the base of the Sierra Nevada that...
Taganga, Four Loko and the Kindness of Strangers
Sunday we’re catching an 11:00am bus to Taganga, a small fishing village just outside Santa Marta. What I’ve come to understand about all forms of transportation here is that you...
Playa Blanca and My New Business Plan
Saturday we’re off for a day on Playa Blanca. First we fuel up on pancakes and coffee, another much appreciated offering at Mamallena. We’ve bought tickets through our hostel, but...
Cartagena: History, Mojitos and New Friends
Despite a late evening, we wake up early, pleased to see that the overnight rain has made the heat and humidity recede. It’s still lightly drizzling, but that makes for...
We Have Safely Arrived in Colombia, the Country
We landed in Cartagena around 10:30 after a quick hop over from Panema. Customs delayed us just long enough that Nate serendipitously arrived at our exit right as we did,...
Celebrating the Colors of Summer: Pineapple and Cashew Quinoa Bowl with Tofu
This afternoon we set off for Columbia, the country. But before we go, I wanted to bring one more recipe! I’m sure many of you will be relieved to see...
High Protein Blueberry Muffins
Yes, I am aware that nearly every recipe I’ve shared with you over the last two weeks has been a breakfast recipe. That’s because breakfast is the best meal of...
Takeout Tuesday, July Edition: Toki Underground
Earlier this month I started what I’ve decided is going to be a monthly tradition: Takeout Tuesday. It’s genius, really. So often when you eat out in D.C. you spend...