The town of Salento is located at the heart of the Eje Cafetero in the department of Quindio, Colombia. Don’t let the size of this town fool you, although small, there is plenty to do here to keep you busy for a few days. If you have the time, Salento is not to be missed. You will be able to see a very different Colombia from the busy cities or the Caribbean coastline.

As we move from country to country and encounter different backgrounds and cultures, one question remains the same, “How can you afford to travel”?  The answer is simple, “Save your money”.  I know that sounds like the obvious, but the challenge is ACTUALLY saving! 

When we started our trip around the world, we left home thinking we were going to be “backpackers”!  We were very excited with our spanking new Osprey backpacks.

You’ve decided to take the leap of faith, leave everything behind and embark on this new journey you’ve been dreaming about and planning for ages! But what is next? Packing!!!! Where do you even begin??…One thing is for sure, you will spend countless hours and days thinking about what you want to take on your trip.  As much as you try preparing yourself for this long term trip, you will never feel fully prepared.

When traveling long term we sometimes forget how to truly enjoy our travels. We’ve been on the road for 1.5 years and we’ve had to step back and press the refresh button because believe it or not, traveling can also become a routine. It can really burn you out. So how do we avoid this?!