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It’s nice to be pleasantly surprised by your destination when you are travelling, and Piedra del Peñol was exactly that. This was one place where natural and man-made wonders came together to create spectacular surroundings and harmony. It is one of the most worthwhile daytrips you can take around Medellín.

Colombia Medellin Piedra del Peñol

Colombia Medellin Piedra del Peñol

 

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It is, by no means, on the Must-See list for tourists in Medellín. But I was fascinated enough to see where the infamous Colombian drug lord had ended up after his unparalleled life and the ensuing tragic death.

Colombia Medellin Pablo Escobar Grave

Colombia Medellin Pablo Escobar Grave

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Do not miss this one of the most idyllic places in Colombia! Perfect, whether you are a full blown hippy, nudist curious or partied out traveller seeking some sun, fun and relaxation.

Picture of Cabo San Juan (de Guía)

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Much of the world’s cocaine is produced in Colombia. In its jungle in the north, I had an opportunity to visit a working cocaine laboratory, and get an insight into production of cocaine, and to a larger degree, its trade.

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Once you’ve been there, it’s easy to see how you can ‘lose’ a city.

CO La Ciudad Perdida Camp

Picture of Kogi house style campsite.

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Kuna Yala, Panama

If you fly to Colombia, you’ll miss out on a memorable experience of sailing the Caribbean Sea discovering idyllic tiny islands and a unique culture that inhabit them.

PA-San Blas Archipelago-Island

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This truly spiritual place is more than just a hill on the edge of one of the most spectacular lakes in the world, but a window into your soul.

BO Copacabana CerroCalvario Offering1

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Here is a picture of the Peruvian hairless dog I saw in Trujillo, Peru.

I had read about them previously but I was still a bit shocked when I saw the first one. Doesn’t it look like it’s just survived an inferno or something?

PE Trujillo HairlessDog

This ‘naked’ dog doesn’t suffer from cold for it lives in Trujillo where it’s warm and dry, but it suffers from premature ageing on its forehead.

I was soon fond of this gentle friendly creature happily running around at the Huaca Arco Iris ruin, which is one of several interesting archaeological sites (e.g. Chan Chan) in the area from the Chimu and Moche civilisations.

Do you recognise these 3 walls full of graffiti?

Each is a shrine in its own way.

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MA Meknes Camelhead

Here’s a sight some of you might be horrified at. I certainly hadn’t seen a camel’s head hanging at the butcher shop before.

It has a Mona Lisa-ish expression that is very difficult to decipher.

This picture was taken at a market stall in Meknès, Morocco.

And if you thought coming face to face with the animal you were about to devour for lunch was bad, it’s quite normal to leave meat outside without refrigeration for hours on end at these markets.

Bon appétit!

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