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The last 3 months have been full of adventures and laughter. Waterfalls and mojitos and beaches. Hikes and sunsets and new friends. Empanadas and salsa music and improving our Spanish skills. . It hasn’t always been perfect though. We’ve had bus rides that last 3x longer than we’re told. We’ve had hot nights with no AC and we’ve gotten food poisoning (more than once!). . But as with everything in life, the not so fun parts make the good moments even sweeter. And there have been plenty of those. . We’re both filled with gratitude for having this opportunity to explore places we’ve been dreaming about for years. And we’re even more grateful that we get to spend time with our amazing family and friends oh so soon! . But first: NYC! So excited to explore this city together for the first time! __________ . . . #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #sidewalkerdaily #itscolombianotcolumbia #lomejordecolombia #visitcolombia #cartagenacolombia #femaletravelbloggers
Since entering Colombia, time has slooooowed down. We’ve lazed around in hammocks and read far more than we typically do. We’ve hiked to waterfalls and watched sunsets. We’ve stayed at jungle lodges with no WiFi and woke up without alarms. But all this slowing down won’t last for long... . In just a few short days we’ll be jetting back to the US and we’ve got a jam-packed schedule. We’re starting off with a short visit to NYC (where everything runs on high speed!) and then time with friends and family in Minnesota (which always goes by way too fast!). . We’re trying to appreciate these slow hours right now, because in a couple weeks they’ll be long gone. The funny thing is that no matter how much I crave slowing down, it turns out I’m not all that good at doing nothing. I suppose it’s a work in progress... __________ . . . #hammocklife #hammockgoals #chasingwaterfalls #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #womenwhohike #lomejordecolombia #itscolombianotcolumbia #femaletravelbloggers
Sooo… I think this means we’re beyond “chasing” waterfalls. Ben CONQUERED this one 😜 __________ . . . #chasingwaterfalls #minca #lomejordecolombia #itscolombianotcolumbia #visitcolombia #chaconation
Just doin’ a bit of window shopping 💃 __________ . . . #cartagenacolombia #colombiamagica #lomejordecolombia #itscolombianotcolumbia #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #sidewalkerdaily #passionpassport #womenwhowander #femaletravelbloggers #wearetravelgirls
We are back in Cartagena, a city they will always hold a special place in our hearts. . After quitting our jobs and handing over the keys to our apartment 4.5 years ago, Cartagena was the first stop on a journey that has lasted much longer than we ever expected. . As we walk down the same colorful streets and drink fresh juice from the exact same fruit stand we stumbled upon all those years ago, we can’t help reminiscing about what we were feeling during our first time in Cartagena: a sense of freedom, both thrilling and a bit scary. . In the years since, a lot has changed in our lives. But it’s comforting coming back to a place that still gives us the same feeling of excited butterflies. . What is a place that brings back memories and holds a special place in your heart? __________ . . . #itscolombianotcolumbia #cartagena #colombianotcolumbia #femaletravelbloggers #girlslovetravel
Our 4-day island hopping adventure was more than beaches and rum (though that was a lot of it!) 🍹☀️🦀 . One of the things we were most looking forward to about visiting Panama’s San Blas Islands was being able to learn a bit about the indigenous group who calls these islands home. . On our last day on the islands, we stayed in a Kuna village, ate at a local restaurant, watched a traditional dance the children had prepared for us and played their version of “duck, duck, goose”. . We are constantly reminded how one of our favorite parts of traveling is learning about culture: Eating traditional food, interacting with the local people, learning about the history that has shaped a place. This is the stuff that sticks longer than a hangover and a sunburn, and it is the reason we travel. . What is YOUR favorite part of traveling? . More stories from our trip with @sanblasadventures coming soon! // And if you want to see a video of this dance the children performed, check out our San Blas Instagram story highlight! __________ . . . #sanblas #sanblasislands #sanblasadventures #panama #visitpanama #indigenouspeople #femaletravelbloggers #girlslovetravel #travelportrait
I still have sand in my hair and saltwater crusting my clothes, but it was all worth it... The insanely clear waters and beaches full of starfish. Spending 3 days and nights beneath the sun and the stars with new friends from around the world. Getting a glimpse into the life of the Kuna, the indigenous people who call these islands home. Eating fresh seafood and drinking from coconuts and sleeping hammocks... Yeah, I’d say it was worth it. . We CAN’T WAIT to share more from our journey from Panama to Colombia with @sanblasadventures ☀️🌊🍍 ____________ . . . #islandinthesun #sanblasislands #visitpanama #sanblas #travelstoke #girlslovetravel #girlswhowander #femaletravelbloggers #worldnomads
After 2.5 months, we’ll be saying goodbye Central America in just a couple days (and we’ll be back in the US in just 2 short weeks). We’re feeling a little nostalgic as we get ready to leave to this region that we’ve just begun to scratch the surface of. But we are so incredibly grateful for the memories we’ve made, the people we’ve met and the places we’ve explored. And we can’t be all that sad because we have some more epic adventures ahead! . Adventure #1 begins today: This morning, we’re up early and are about to board a boat that will take us down to Colombia. But instead of going straight there, we’re taking the scenic route and we’ll be spending the next 3 days on the San Blas Islands. (Type that into Google images right now… seriously, do it…) . We’ll be drinking out of coconuts, meeting the indigenous islanders, snorkeling, sleeping in hammocks and generally just relaaaaaxing. No WiFi. No work. No traffic. We can’t wait to share all about this epic adventure with @sanblasadventures as soon as we step foot in Colombia in just a few days. We will be flooding you with pictures and stories, but until then… ✌️ __________________ . . . #thisiscostarica #visitcostarica #creativetravelcouples #femaletravelbloggers #sheisnotlost #girlslovetravel #chaconation #whaletail

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The last 3 months have been full of adventures and laughter. Waterfalls and mojitos and beaches. Hikes and sunsets and new friends. Empanadas and salsa music and improving our Spanish skills. . It hasn’t always been perfect though. We’ve had bus rides that last 3x longer than we’re told. We’ve had hot nights with no AC and we’ve gotten food poisoning (more than once!). . But as with everything in life, the not so fun parts make the good moments even sweeter. And there have been plenty of those. . We’re both filled with gratitude for having this opportunity to explore places we’ve been dreaming about for years. And we’re even more grateful that we get to spend time with our amazing family and friends oh so soon! . But first: NYC! So excited to explore this city together for the first time! __________ . . . #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #sidewalkerdaily #itscolombianotcolumbia #lomejordecolombia #visitcolombia #cartagenacolombia #femaletravelbloggers
Since entering Colombia, time has slooooowed down. We’ve lazed around in hammocks and read far more than we typically do. We’ve hiked to waterfalls and watched sunsets. We’ve stayed at jungle lodges with no WiFi and woke up without alarms. But all this slowing down won’t last for long... . In just a few short days we’ll be jetting back to the US and we’ve got a jam-packed schedule. We’re starting off with a short visit to NYC (where everything runs on high speed!) and then time with friends and family in Minnesota (which always goes by way too fast!). . We’re trying to appreciate these slow hours right now, because in a couple weeks they’ll be long gone. The funny thing is that no matter how much I crave slowing down, it turns out I’m not all that good at doing nothing. I suppose it’s a work in progress... __________ . . . #hammocklife #hammockgoals #chasingwaterfalls #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #womenwhohike #lomejordecolombia #itscolombianotcolumbia #femaletravelbloggers
Sooo… I think this means we’re beyond “chasing” waterfalls. Ben CONQUERED this one 😜 __________ . . . #chasingwaterfalls #minca #lomejordecolombia #itscolombianotcolumbia #visitcolombia #chaconation
Just doin’ a bit of window shopping 💃 __________ . . . #cartagenacolombia #colombiamagica #lomejordecolombia #itscolombianotcolumbia #girlslovetravel #sheisnotlost #sidewalkerdaily #passionpassport #womenwhowander #femaletravelbloggers #wearetravelgirls
We are back in Cartagena, a city they will always hold a special place in our hearts. . After quitting our jobs and handing over the keys to our apartment 4.5 years ago, Cartagena was the first stop on a journey that has lasted much longer than we ever expected. . As we walk down the same colorful streets and drink fresh juice from the exact same fruit stand we stumbled upon all those years ago, we can’t help reminiscing about what we were feeling during our first time in Cartagena: a sense of freedom, both thrilling and a bit scary. . In the years since, a lot has changed in our lives. But it’s comforting coming back to a place that still gives us the same feeling of excited butterflies. . What is a place that brings back memories and holds a special place in your heart? __________ . . . #itscolombianotcolumbia #cartagena #colombianotcolumbia #femaletravelbloggers #girlslovetravel
Our 4-day island hopping adventure was more than beaches and rum (though that was a lot of it!) 🍹☀️🦀 . One of the things we were most looking forward to about visiting Panama’s San Blas Islands was being able to learn a bit about the indigenous group who calls these islands home. . On our last day on the islands, we stayed in a Kuna village, ate at a local restaurant, watched a traditional dance the children had prepared for us and played their version of “duck, duck, goose”. . We are constantly reminded how one of our favorite parts of traveling is learning about culture: Eating traditional food, interacting with the local people, learning about the history that has shaped a place. This is the stuff that sticks longer than a hangover and a sunburn, and it is the reason we travel. . What is YOUR favorite part of traveling? . More stories from our trip with @sanblasadventures coming soon! // And if you want to see a video of this dance the children performed, check out our San Blas Instagram story highlight! __________ . . . #sanblas #sanblasislands #sanblasadventures #panama #visitpanama #indigenouspeople #femaletravelbloggers #girlslovetravel #travelportrait
I still have sand in my hair and saltwater crusting my clothes, but it was all worth it... The insanely clear waters and beaches full of starfish. Spending 3 days and nights beneath the sun and the stars with new friends from around the world. Getting a glimpse into the life of the Kuna, the indigenous people who call these islands home. Eating fresh seafood and drinking from coconuts and sleeping hammocks... Yeah, I’d say it was worth it. . We CAN’T WAIT to share more from our journey from Panama to Colombia with @sanblasadventures ☀️🌊🍍 ____________ . . . #islandinthesun #sanblasislands #visitpanama #sanblas #travelstoke #girlslovetravel #girlswhowander #femaletravelbloggers #worldnomads
After 2.5 months, we’ll be saying goodbye Central America in just a couple days (and we’ll be back in the US in just 2 short weeks). We’re feeling a little nostalgic as we get ready to leave to this region that we’ve just begun to scratch the surface of. But we are so incredibly grateful for the memories we’ve made, the people we’ve met and the places we’ve explored. And we can’t be all that sad because we have some more epic adventures ahead! . Adventure #1 begins today: This morning, we’re up early and are about to board a boat that will take us down to Colombia. But instead of going straight there, we’re taking the scenic route and we’ll be spending the next 3 days on the San Blas Islands. (Type that into Google images right now… seriously, do it…) . We’ll be drinking out of coconuts, meeting the indigenous islanders, snorkeling, sleeping in hammocks and generally just relaaaaaxing. No WiFi. No work. No traffic. We can’t wait to share all about this epic adventure with @sanblasadventures as soon as we step foot in Colombia in just a few days. We will be flooding you with pictures and stories, but until then… ✌️ __________________ . . . #thisiscostarica #visitcostarica #creativetravelcouples #femaletravelbloggers #sheisnotlost #girlslovetravel #chaconation #whaletail

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