As our last stop on the Panama cruise, Cartagena (officially called "Cartagena de Indias") is a bustling port city in Colombia that has given rise to massive waves of tourism for quite some time. With a vibrant Old Town and stunning beaches in the modern part of the city, it's no wonder that so many … Continue reading Destination: Cartegena, Colombia
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Guatemala was the first Central American country I visited back in January, which would then proceed the next few countries along the thin strip of land that connects North to South America. Considering my parents had already visited Guatemala a couple of years before, they'd shown me photos of their travels in the country, and … Continue reading Destination: La Antigua, Guatemala
With over 400,000 inhabitants, the city of Zurich (also spelled "Zürich") is the largest city in Switzerland. This German-speaking city is one of the world's leading financial centers, as plenty of businesses and start-up companies are present everywhere. Zurich would be my last stop on my five-day trip across Switzerland-- that said, I did my … Continue reading Destination: Zurich, Switzerland
First, I'm going to start off by saying that Lucerne has my heart. There, I said it: Lucerne is hands-down my favorite city I've visited (so far) in Switzerland. Despite staying only a night in town, I was immediately captured by its beauty all over, and I wish that I could've stayed longer to explore … Continue reading Destination: Lucerne, Switzerland
Bern was the halfway point of my quick, five-day trip through Switzerland. It was also the transition point from the French to German side of the country, as I had visited Geneva and Lausanne beforehand. Also written as "Berne," this city is the capital of Switzerland, and it's known for its UNESCO-appointed Altstadt (Old Town) … Continue reading Destination: Bern, Switzerland
