Cali, Colombia: Your Local Guide to the World’s Salsa Capital

As someone with two left feet, the Salsa Capital of the World seems like the last place I'd want to live. But with its energetic people and colorful culture, Cali made me fall in love. I've lived here for the past year and just can't seem to leave. Unfortunately, Cali is often underrated and overlooked

5 epic adventures on Colombia’s Caribbean coast

The secret’s obviously out: Colombia is the trendy place to visit. Never mind the history, the corrupt politics, or the drug cartels. They may still persist but savvy travelers are now looking beyond the stereotypes and on to Colombia’s deserted coastlines, rainbow-hued plazas, dance-crazed locals, and of course, its damn fine coffee. If you want adventure

Luxury Guide to Santa Marta

Welcome to Backpacker's Boutique. Every Sunday, this spot will feature a new travel blogger. Some weeks it will be a really fun interview about packing, fashion, and fitness so you can snoop inside their bags & lives a little bit and other weeks it'll be a detailed luxury guide to a city the featured blogger/expat knows very well. E-mail me if

A Luxury Guide to Medellin

Welcome to Backpacker's Boutique. Every Sunday, this spot will feature a new travel blogger. Some weeks it will be a really fun interview about packing, fashion, and fitness so you can snoop inside their bags & lives a little bit and other weeks it'll be a detailed luxury guide to a city the featured blogger/expat knows very well. E-mail me if you'd