I was prepping a guest’s Georgia trip and ran into a rule I didn’t know existed. That sent me back through everything else first-timers actually need to know before they go — starting with the one that isn’t optional.
Seville has no beach, and everyone here still has a side in the Cádiz-versus-Huelva debate. A rundown of real beaches, real chiringuitos, and how far you’ll actually have to go.
Everyone arrives in Peru knowing about pisco. Fewer people know that the same valley, the same desert terroir, is also producing wine — and has been for close to five centuries.
Packing for Tanzania isn’t just about throwing in sunscreen and a good pair of shoes. With three distinct climate zones, a domestic flight with strict baggage limits, and a schedule that moves from highland cooking experiences to Zanzibar spice farms, your kit needs to work harder than a standard holiday list. This guide covers what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to pack respectfully for the communities you’ll be visiting.
From dancing in Cartagena to cooking in Medellín, here’s what to pack for a Colombian culinary escape that blends flavor, culture, and comfort.
Lima sits at the edge of the Pacific and feels, on a map, like a long way from anywhere. In practice, it’s one of the most straightforward destinations in South America to reach — and one of the most rewarding to arrive in.
Most people assume there is some kind of mechanical system underneath the pasos. There isn’t. What is underneath is human — crouching in darkness, navigating by sound, carrying the weight of centuries on their shoulders.
Colombia is world-famous for its coffee, but there’s so much more behind the bean. Here’s what to expect from a Medellín coffee farm tour that goes beyond sipping.
From sizzling stews in Palenque to fruit vendors in Bazurto, Afro-Colombian food culture is a living history—flavored by resilience, migration, and memory.
Whether you’re a street food sleuth or a reservation-first foodie, Colombia’s cities have something to offer. Here’s a curated guide to where to eat and drink in Cartagena, Medellín, and (just a taste of) Bogotá.
Colombia has more than one flavor-rich city to explore. If you’re deciding between the coast and the mountains, here’s a food lover’s guide to help you choose.
If you think Colombian food starts and ends with arepas, think again. This is a cuisine shaped by mountains, coasts, migration, and memory—and you’re going to want seconds.
