Mamallenas Hostel, Cartagena: Video Review

Mamallena Hostel Cartagena

Looking for great budget accommodation in Cartagena? Check out our awesome video review of Mamallena Hostel in the north of Colombia.

How to get from Managua, Nicaragua to Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras

Managua, Nicaragua to Utila, Honduras

If you want to get form Managua in Nicaragua to Utila in the Bay Islands of Honduras then this is the blog for you.

Buying a Laptop bag that will go the distance. Review: Everki EKP 119

When you are buying a laptop bag you have a few things to consider – durability, space and comfort were the most important for me.

After travelling over land, sea and air through Venezuela, Colombia, though 9 countries in Central America, over to Cuba, back to Mexico and up to the USA, I am pleased to report that the laptop bag we chose really stood the test of time.

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Getting the boat to Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Colombia

Playa Blanca - Colombia
Playa Blanca - Colombia
A seriously delicious beach!

To get to Playa Blanca, Cartagena you have four options:

  • Take the normal tour boats (2-4 hours)
  • Take a direct speed boat (45 minutes)
  • Go overland (3 hours)
  • Direct bus (only on Sunday mornings)

The first two options leave before 10am, the third option is a bus, ferry and moto taxi – which does seem like a real hassle!!

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