My top 10 highlights of South America

1) New Years’ Eve in Rio de Janeiro
2) Iguaçu Falls
3) The desert, culture, and history in Jujuy, Argentina
4) Learning salsa in Cali, Colombia
5) Culinary heaven in Argentina
6) Long, painful, crazy bus and motocycle rides flirting with death
7) Walking around in Cartagena, Colombia
8) Drinking caipinrinhas, trying to Samba, partying in Rio until the sunrise
9) The nightlife in Buenos Aires
10) Road-trip in Colombia

Did you know that?

Did you know that?

- Colombia is one of the most mountainous countries in the world
- Colombia is the leading exporter of emeralds
- Colombia is the country with the largest bird diversity in the world
- Colombia is the second largest exporter of coffee
- Colombians love to have soup for breakfast
- Last but not least, COLOMBIA IS NOW VERY SAFE TO TRAVEL THROUGH

Medellin: City of Eternal Spring

Medellin is by far the most modern city in Colombia and full of history.

Rio Sucio and La pintada

Salento

Salento is a very charming small village in the Zona Cafetera that’s also very popular with Backpackers. Also, take note that at least 50 % of the population consists of elder men with Colombia hats and ponchos drinking and playing pool!

On the road: From Cali to Salento

While in my hostel, Pelican Larry, in Cali I met a group of awesome people who invited me to road-trip with them to Medellin.

Cali

Cali is the 3rd largest city in Colombia but most importantly it's the capital of Salsa. It's a warm, unique, and friendly city. found the people there to be the kindest in Colombia.

You may not believe me but I can finally dance salsa: