LifePart2andBeyond

Travelers and adventurers. Retired early to travel, eat good food, drink wine, take pictures and enjoy the full spectrum of life.

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My route followed a loop from Medellín in the northwest, south to Salento in the Coffee Region, then northeast to Bogotá and Villa de Leyva, before finishing on the Caribbean coast in Cartagena.

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#ColombiaItinerary

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The chapel trail at Sacro Monte di Varese is a beautiful uphill pilgrimage route lined with 14 ornate chapels, and is a lovely, peaceful forest walk. Although it's much easier as a downhill walk :)

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#Varese #Italy

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Whether you’re visiting from Milan or staying nearby (as I was during my rabbit-sitting adventure), Varese is a lovely place to spend a day or two.

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#Varese #Italy

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Met a local legend…

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#ColombiaItinerary

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While house sitting in Salerno, I visited the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Vietri sul Mare.
Worth the walk up through town to see it up close.

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#VietriSulMare #Italy #Amalfi

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If you didn’t already know, I had an incredible time in Colombia—exploring vibrant cities, beautiful countryside, and the coast, all while enjoying some amazing food. Here’s my itinerary.

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Dancing in the streets!

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#Cartagena #Colombia

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My house-sit in Týniště nad Orlicí was only twenty minutes from Hradec Králové, so I rolled in mid-morning, eager to explore.

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#HradecKralove #CzechRepublic

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No NC500 road trip feels quite complete without a stop at John O’Groats, one of the most famous points on the route. And the locals are friendly too, as long as you have carrots!

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#DunnetHead #JohnOGroats #Nc500Trip

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Stavanger is easy to get around on foot, has a delightful mix of old wooden houses, colourful streets, fjord views, and a few surprises, like a big street art scene and even a museum about canning sardines!

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#Stavanger #Norway

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Olomouc’s main square, the Upper Square (Horní náměstí), is all about the Holy Trinity Column—a UNESCO gem—but it was under scaffolding. At least the town hall was shining in the sun!

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#Olomouc #Czechia #CzechRepublic

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The courtyard at Salerno Cathedral — calm and beautiful in the middle of the city.

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#Salerno #Italy

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Visited the Museo del Oro in Bogotá—really interesting to see all the gold pieces and learn about the history.

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#Bogota #Colombia

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I spent 1.5 days in Villa de Leyva and loved the slow pace, mountain views, and relaxed atmosphere.

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#Colombia #VillaDeLeyva

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Byrek is a flaky, savoury pastry filled with cheese, spinach, meat, or pumpkin — a delicious and affordable Albanian staple you’ll find everywhere. I ate quite a few of these while I was there :)

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#Tirana #Albania

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Three women in traditional dress walking through the streets of Cartagena, balancing fruit on their heads. How do they do that and so elegantly?

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#Cartagena #Colombia

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If you only have one day in Málaga, this relaxed walking itinerary balances sightseeing with the simple pleasure of wandering through one of Andalusia’s most enjoyable historic centres.

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#Malaga #AndalusianRoadTrip #ADayInMalaga

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I did the Ocasa Coffee Tour, one of the region's most popular coffee farms. Interesting tour but oh, the mosquitoes loved me there!

Read the full article: Two Relaxed Days in Salento, Colombia
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#Salento #Colombia #CoffeeRegion

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Street art in Cartagena with a little surprise in the corner—“Togo.” Funny where you spot your next destination before you even get there… and now here I am 🇹🇬✨

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#Cartagena #Colombia

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Driving the North Coast 500 (NC500) is often described as one of the best road trips in the world—and after doing it, I can see why.

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#NC500 #ScottishHighlands #RoadTrip