Plan your visit to Aracataca, Gabo’s birthplace!

Plan your visit to Aracataca, Gabo’s birthplace!

Colombia, Latin America, Plan Your Next Epic Trip
Many of us get inspired to travel by the books we read. If you've read 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (nicknamed Gabo), you must plan your visit to Aracatca, the village Macondo was inspired by.  Tucked away in the mountains, Aracataca is home to a small community of people who share their love for the great Colombian writer. Assuming some of you might know nothing about Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his famous novel, I have prepared a short introduction about the writer below. (more…)
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Should you visit Barranquilla? An honest opinion

Should you visit Barranquilla? An honest opinion

Colombia, Latin America, Plan Your Next Epic Trip
Barranquilla gained popularity over the years, mainly thanks to its association with Shakira and other famous singers. Yet, should you visit Barranquilla only because it is Shakira's hometown? Of course not! You should visit Barranquilla for so many other reasons!  I have listed some of them below after I paid a visit to Shakira's hometown myself. (more…)
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