Located in the Caribbean coast, Cartagena and its old town is a delight to explore.
The walled old town city is a must to explore on foot. Wherever you turn there is something which will stop you on your track as its streets are picturesque and rich with colonial history built by the Spanish between 16th and 18th centuries.
Mansions with studded wooden doors giving you glimpses of tranquil courtyards. Colourful walls with pink bougainvillea flowers. These tropical climbers brighten and compliments the facades during the summer months. Beautiful buildings with balconies and churches. Hawkers selling street food and tropical fruits.
Read MoreHastings is a fishing port but also a popular seaside town. The main attractions here are the fishing port and the beachfront but also the old town. The name of the town was taken from the Battle of Hastings which occurred in 1066 and took place a few miles from the town.
Read MoreBocagrande, one of the neighbourhoods in Cartagena is a stretch of long, sandy beaches where its promenade by the sea is dotted with palm trees.
I spent my first evening in Cartagena walking along this part of town where hotels, restaurants and casinos occupy
Read MoreI had the most amazing stay in this boutique hotel in Chapinero Alto, one of the neighbourhoods in Bogota. The area is full of restaurants, cafes and galleries. The hotel only has four rooms, but each is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. It has a cafe/bar and a restaurant on the ground floor. The cafe/bar also doubles as a lounge area for hotel guests.
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