This week we Galavante to Caliente Cartagena, which is no better way to describe this sultry Latin city on the Caribbean.  Cartagena is where the so well-traveled and adventurous congregate, often bringing their own crew to party here for the weekend.  A lazy beach vacation this is not; while you can spend all day laying out by the Santa Clara’s pool, you will almost certainly venture into this vibrant, historical city to soak in the culture and sites. 

This week we Galavante to Caliente Cartagena, which is no better way to describe this sultry Latin city on the Caribbean.  Cartagena is where the so well-traveled and adventurous congregate, often bringing their own crew to party here for the weekend.  A lazy beach vacation this is not; while you can spend all day laying out by the Santa Clara’s pool, you will almost certainly venture into this vibrant, historical city to soak in the culture and sites. 

I love traveling to places that are off the beaten path, yet have the creature comforts of lux hotels, great restaurants and nightlife.  I know that when many hear Colombia as a destination, there’s a preconceived notion of dangerous streets, drug trade and kidnappings.  The first time I went to Colombia six years ago, that was my impression as well.  I was terrified to travel to Colombia, but curiosity and my friend’s wedding won out.  What I found was a country so purely stunning, with people living every day of working, eating at great restaurants and enjoying a very distinguished, wild nightlife. 

I would like to thank my travel partner in crime, Keiko, with whom I experienced the best Cartagena has to offer.  We ate so many times at Cevicheria, which is hands down the best ceviche I will ever have.  I still crave the lobster ceviche and shrimp and mango ceviche, served along side plantain chips and coconut rice.  I couldn’t think of a better travel partner; thank you Keiko so much for sharing this experience.  I hope you are able to experience this extraordinary destination.