I was about to order my first merino wool travel shirt. I was excited. I’d done some research. But I was still concerned. Wool wasn’t a lightweight, ideal travel fabric in my mind. I had to know…Is merino wool itchy? The Internet came to my rescue. I read forums and reviews. No one talked about […]
Read More >>I was at the barbershop getting my beard trimmed. Colombian culture, foreigners, women, and more were the topics at hand. Like many a Colombian dude, my barber was telling me about the stunning women in Medellin. I countered that I preferred women from other parts of the country. He just laughed, “My girlfriend is from […]
Read More >>While Colombia’s beaches aren’t on the level of those in the Dominican Republic, you can still find some stunning sand and sea life in the South American country. Two of the best places to do just that? Cartagena and Santa Marta – both located on Colombia’s Caribbean coastline. Both Cartagena and Santa Marta are mid-sized cities […]
Read More >>What is merino wool? After a little experimenting with the unique fabric, I believe I’m qualified to answer that question. See, I have a love-hate relationship with merino wool. Some merino clothing is stylish while offering a plethora of benefits for travelers. Other merino shirts look like trash and should be avoided be anyone who […]
Read More >>To be honest, there’s not a ton of things to do in Ibague, Colombia. The city just isn’t too touristy. This isn’t Santa Marta or Cartagena. The mid-sized city in the center of Colombia barely sees foreigners. There’s just not a lot of draw for tourists in the city. Still, there are a few things […]
Read More >>If you’re curious about beaches in Santa Marta, Colombia — you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, I breakdown everything you’d ever want to know about the Caribbean beaches found both in and around this beach town. Of course, I’ll include some of the stunning stretches of sugar-white sand found within Parque […]
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