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Tayrona National Park is a must-see if you're visiting Colombia. It's on Colombia's Caribbean coast and has, by far, the best beaches that I've seen in the country. The park itself is covered with lush tropical vegetation and palm trees. It is also home to some of Colombia's indigenous people and you may come across… Continue reading Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Santa Marta sits on the Caribbean coast line and serves as a gateway to Colombia’s nicer beaches, mountains (the Sierra Nevada) and national parks. It is a very hectic, urban city and has a rep for being quite run down in places but you'll still find tourists here as they head to explore the surrounding… Continue reading Santa Marta, Colombia – is it worth it?
Getsemani is such a cool part of Cartagena and only a 10 minute walk away from the old town. It is so colourful and full of creativity, mainly displayed through the numerous street murals everywhere you look. Getsemani is vibrant though a little run run down in places but I think this just adds to the… Continue reading Arty vibes in Getsemani, Cartagena
Cartagena is one of the most beautiful places I've visited and is definitely a solid favourite. With its colourful buildings, some rustic and others majestic, quaint cobblestone streets and the constant hustle and bustle of the locals, this is a place not to be missed! In fact I genuinely think Cartagena is going to become… Continue reading Cartagena Travel Guide, Colombia
Cafe Loren is an unassuming, small restaurant based in Camden Market, serving an all-day brunch menu. The restaurant specialises in shakshuka (with fresh homemade bread) which is a traditional Middle-Eastern breakfast/lunch dish with poached eggs, slow roasted tomatoes and a mixture of vegetables and spices. There are 10 different types of shakshuka (menu here) on… Continue reading Shakshuka heaven at Cafe Loren
If, like me, you've had enough of the cold and wet weather and want to fast-forward straight to spring, head over to Elan cafe now! With it's pretty pink interiors and floral walls, this is an instagrammer's heaven. I've now been to both branches (Park Lane and Brompton Road) and both are equally pretty but… Continue reading Flower power at Elan Cafe
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of my all time favourite childhood characters and I don't think I've met a person who doesn't like this tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff 😀 The Victoria & Albert Museum has put together an exhibition where you can learn about the creative partnership of A.A. Milne, the author, and E.H. Shepard,… Continue reading Winnie the Pooh – Exploring a Classic
