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Day: 17 July 2017

Colombia: Cartagena, The Tourist Capital

Although the tourist capital of Colombia, Cartagena has the perfect mix of city madness, stunning beaches, an incredibly historic walled-city, castles and dreamy streets.

Colombia: The Magic of Medellín

We arrived to Medellín as naive tourists and left as proud Paisas. It will forever be our home from home. Enjoy our guide to the city of eternal spring.

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Imagine living in Urique, Mexico, and this was you

Imagine living in Urique, Mexico, and this was your commute home 😍👌#urique #mexicomagico #discovermexico #chihuahua #travel #coppercanyon #mexico

Listen... if you're visiting Chihuahua, Mexico 🇲🇽 there's only one thing you *must* tick off the list 🐶#chihuahua #mexico #travelmexico #bucketlist #dogsofinstagram #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahuamexico #travel

When it's your toddler's first time seeing dolphin

When it's your toddler's first time seeing dolphins, and yet it's mam and dad who lose their sh*t 🙈🤣Forget the saying "scarleh for your ma and da", it's now "scarleh for your toddler" 🤣
____A huge thanks to the very lovely Isaac from @mackerel_sport_fishing_tours who are so incredibly respectful towards nature and wildlife, and allowed us the time to enjoy it all without being in any way invasive. We cannot recommend this wonderful gentleman enough (he also gave us a great price!)📍Isla Coronado, Loreto, Baja Sur

You don't have to drink to enjoy Tequila 😉🥃

You don't have to drink to enjoy Tequila 😉🥃What a fun and lively little puebla only 1.5hrs from Guadalajara city, one that is absolutely worth your time.Jump on a bus from Central Vieja for 130pesos each way (buy an open return ticket and don't miss the last bus back at 8pm!), sit back and soak up the bumpy ride past fields plumped full of blue agave that spike under the watchful eye of the towering Tequila volcano.The town itself, a total shrine to Mexico's famous drink, may stink a little like last orders but the colourful streets, family friendly vibes and overall feel-good ambience had us tipsy from the get go.Visit one of the many distilleries, tour the town in a barrel-shaped tour bus, grab a bite to eat in Mercado de Comidas, pop by the National Museum of Tequila (20pesos), grab that famous photo by the Tequila letters, visit the nearby Cascada Los Azules Tequila, or go with no plan and just ramble!We tried to squeeze in a stop at the nearby puebla, Amititán, a slightly more low-key and less touristy attraction for tequila lovers. So add that to your list!P.s Luke had to give it a shot (excuse the pun) and he confirms that shiz is "suave".[Please drink responsibly and don't attempt to drink the Mexicans under the table. They're professionals 😂]

No matter which town you stay in on Lake Atitlan,

No matter which town you stay in on Lake Atitlan, you will be inundated with mentions to hike Rostro Maya for sunrise (more popularly advertised as the Indian Nose hike).And while a clear, cloudless morning is never guaranteed, this short, relatively easy and affordable hike is absolutely worth your time!We originally wanted to do this without a tour. And many do. But with research comes whispers of local bandits who tend to rob tourists along the trail. Don't get us wrong, bandits and robberies are a fact around the lake, but in this case - these 'bandits' are instead local farmers, sporting machetes, who approach foreign visitors demanding payment to cross their private land which is fair enough!Considering these 'fees' can add up, with no fixed rate, it is much cheaper and less stress to just book that group trip. Especially when it only costs roughly 100-150Q (€10-€17).On great recommendation, we booked a slightly more expensive tour (who even are we?!) with a local guide called Henry. Mainly because his tour included a 45min history lesson about the formation of the lake, local Mayan culture, with a sprinkle of folklore and facts, such as why some locals dislike and find the term ‘Indian Nose’ offensive.At 4am we were collected from our accommodation and brought to the trailhead in Santa Clara. Head torches on, an hour climb treated us to a silhouette of volcanoes, including the erupting Volcan Fuego.It was a clear starry night sky. We sat at a quiet mirador, shooting stars kept us wishing, while Henry kept us entertained. A wealth of information from a very hilarious and cocky character (he will quiz you so pay attention 😂).Just before the sun rose, we headed to the summit to join other groups. And with a cup of tea/coffee and some local sweet bread in hand, we welcomed the day. Followed by a fun photoshoot with a mind-blowing background 😍This tour was 150Q (Henry's Whatsapp: +502 5836 7172), but roam the streets, and book the night before to bag a trip for as little as 80-100Q! (It may not include a history lesson though!)Swipe to see why it's called the 'Indian Nose' - can you spot it?Swipe to the last photo if you can't 😂👌

Xalapa is *so* boring, don't go! 👀

Xalapa is *so* boring, don't go! 👀

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