If you are planning to visit the coffee triangle of Colombia, then the Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs are what I would consider a must visit, whether you are in Pereira, Manizales, or Armenia. Andrea and I were looking for the perfect long-weekend getaway from Medellin, and the hot springs at the base of the Los Nevados mountains were …
Zipolite Mexico is one of the most relaxed and coolest beach towns you’ll find in Mexico, that is well off the beaten tourist and resort path. Here you will find sleepy cabanas, lazy hammocks, and fresh food. Dare I say, it is probably the best Mexico hippie beach town. We headed there straight from Oaxaca on our road trip south …
Manizales, Colombia is located in the midst of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, the Eje Cafetero. I’ve had the chance to visit Manizales a few times now, and it among the most beautiful cities in Colombia, and certainly one of my favorites. There is plenty of things to do in Manizales Colombia, and it makes for a very pleasant place to base …
After a lovely time exploring the city of Oaxaca and all it has to offer, we made our way up to Hierve el Agua, which sits about 45 miles outside Oaxaca, near the town of Mitla. Ruins of Mitla On our way out, we made a brief stop to check out the ruins of Mitla. A few old ladies wandered …
Here’s the deal: Time for another monthly recap and income report, where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag and offer a bit of transparency behind the blogging. On to this month’s report… Highlights Hanging out at Medellin’s Mercado del Rio – We loved it so much that we made a few visits to this giant …
I’d heard so much about the City of Oaxaca Mexico over the years, all the way back to friends in college that studied abroad there, along with other travelers, as an incredible town full of things to do. It had the reputation for being an incredibly beautiful colonial city and also a place of frequent unrest. Thankfully all was …
The road from Puebla to Oaxaca is a long and winding path through the mountains. We opted to break up the drive between the two places with a stop near Tehuacan in the small pueblo of Zapotitlan. It’s amazing how fast the scenery changes after leaving Puebla, transforming from a lush, green mountainous area into towering cactuses and dry desert scrubland. …
San Gil Colombia is a small town located in the Santander department and is known as the adventure sports capital of Colombia. While the town may be small, thankfully there are a ton of things to do in San Gil, Colombia, which makes it one of my favorite destinations in Colombia, particularly if you love a little bit of adrenaline. …