The Back of the Postcard People don’t travel to northern Colombia for the villages. They travel for the flamingos. At least, that’s what I thought as we climbed into our guide Ben’s SUV for the two-hour drive from the Caribbean coast to Santuario de Fauna y Flora Los Flamencos. I’d seen the brochures with impossibly … More What I Remember Most Isn’t Pink
The Back of the Postcard If you ask the average American what they know about Medellín, they’ll probably answer with remarkable confidence. They’ll mention Pablo Escobar, cocaine, cartels, Narcos, perhaps a rooftop chase or a grainy mugshot from the evening news. It’s astonishing how much certainty can be built from so little firsthand knowledge. I … More Medellín Doesn’t Want to Be Your Pablo Escobar Story
The Back of the Postcard If you ask someone who’s been to Denali National Park what they saw, they’ll probably begin with a list. Moose. Caribou. Dall sheep. Maybe a bear if they were lucky. If they were very lucky, they’ll tell you they saw Denali itself, North America’s tallest peak rising more than 20,000 … More The Mountain Doesn’t Care About Your Itinerary
Nuestra Aventura en Colombia Getting There Arriving at the airport two hours ahead of our flight, Derek and I were thrilled to be upgraded to first class, marking the start of our Colombian adventure. Celebrating the absence of my work computer and my successful luggage packing (41 lbs this time!), we toasted to the trip ahead … More Colombia: Two Weeks
My trip to Paris had been on my bucket list for a long time…I am embarrassed to say that I think it was on my list because of the Sex and the City series finale 😛 …the other reason was the decor and large picture I got of the city when I moved to Seattle. … More 3-5 Days in Paris, France
The Pacific Northwest region of North America is a truly unique and captivating destination that offers something for everyone. From rugged coastlines and towering mountains, to lush rainforests and charming small towns, the Pacific Northwest is a nature lover’s paradise. One of the main draws of the Pacific Northwest is the abundance of outdoor activities … More RacheyZee’s Top 20 Places to Visit in the Pacific Northwest
I highly recommend more than a couple days in Iceland but many people enjoy a stop over on their way to their longer vacation or destinations so I have been getting a lot of requests for the top things to do if you are only in Iceland for a couple days. Here is a jammed … More 1-2 Days in Reykjavík, Iceland
We drove from Homestead to Key West, with Key West being our destination and really just enjoying the drive. We honestly had no idea that there was so much to do along the way!! Now that we did that and spent about 24 hours in Key West, we have advice for anyone who is thinking … More Itinerary from Miami to Key West: One Week
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A Day of Luck and Awe-Inspiring Nature Luckily our luck was on our side as we were able to find a place to fix our tire only a couple miles from where we were staying, and even more fortunate that it could be patched and we didn’t have to invest in a new tire. Lucky … More Yellowstone Adventure 2021: Day 5
Postcards to Iowa 