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Visiting Villa de Leyva and Lago de Tota

Feb 26

Feb 26 Visiting Villa de Leyva and Lago de Tota

A sleepy valley village and peaceful lake to unwind a while.

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Such a sunny setting today with such a dark past. I visited the Phnom Penh’s infamous genocide museum, a school-turned-detention center where brutal interrogations, torture and murder took place. I knew it would be a somber visit. What I didn’t expe

Welcome to Cambodia during rainy season, where locals are much better at playing hopscotch through puddly streets than mere tourists like me. Six months into my trip and I’d been feeling a little travel fatigue and homesickness because travel isn’t

As my time in Indonesia is sunsetting, this felt appropriate. Byeee 🇮🇩 Hellooo 🇰🇭  #indonesiasunset   #seasiatravel #solofemaletravel   #yearoftravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

🌋 + (insert lake emoji) = 👌🏻 #kelimutu   #kelimutunationalpark #indonesia   #floresindonesia   #volcanoes #lakes   #volcanolake   #seasiatravel #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten   #yearoftra

Volcanoes are really a thing here 🌋  #bajawa   #floresindonesia #eastnusatenggara   #indonesia #seasiatravel   #solofemaletravel #volcanosunset   #volcanoes   #travelblog #yearoftravel   #pathunwritten #c

Boat ride to an empty island for solo sunbathing on a beautiful white sand beach? ✔️  #privatebeach   #foraday #wheninindonesia   #indonesiatravel #labuanbajo   #floresindonesia   #seasiatravel #solofemaletravel

Let’s just say Bali is full of hipster hideouts... So as to not bore those who do not share my coffeeshop/cafe obsession, I’ve bundled my espresso explorations into one post. You’re welcome 😉  #coffeeshopobsession   #latteplease #balico

Let’s just say Bali is full of hipster hideouts... So as to not bore those who do not share my coffeeshop/cafe obsession, I’ve bundled my espresso explorations into one post. You’re welcome 😉 #coffeeshopobsession #latteplease #balicoffeeshop

Let’s just say Bali is full of hipster hideouts... So as to not bore those who do not share my coffeeshop/cafe obsession, I’ve bundled my espresso explorations into one post. You’re welcome 😉 #coffeeshopobsession #latteplease #balicoffeeshop

Let’s just say Bali is full of hipster hideouts... So as to not bore those who do not share my coffeeshop/cafe obsession, I’ve bundled my espresso explorations into one post. You’re welcome 😉 #coffeeshopobsession #latteplease #balicoffeeshop

Let’s just say Bali is full of hipster hideouts... So as to not bore those who do not share my coffeeshop/cafe obsession, I’ve bundled my espresso explorations into one post. You’re welcome 😉 #coffeeshopobsession #latteplease #balicoffeeshop

So I actually meant to go to a different waterfall and accidentally ended up here instead. I guess I’ll take it... 🤫 #directionallychallenged   #waterfallsgalore #northbali   #gitgit   #baliindonesia #seasiatravel   #solofem

When in Ubud, do as the yogis do 🧘🏼‍♀️ #ubudbali   #yogatime #yogatown   #zenzone   #seasiatravel #solofemaletravel   #yearoftravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

Easily one of my favorite things about Bali 🍓🍌🥥 #pitayabowl #breakfastofchampions   #smoothiebowl #dragonfruit   #baliindonesia   #seasiatravel #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

Hello Bali 😎☀️🌴🥥  #beachtimebaby   #spfftw   #baliindonesia #surfsup   #balanganbeach   #travelblog #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel #pathunwritten

I’ve been blown away by Thailand: the stunning temples, amazing food, and truly lovely people. So thankful for my weeks here 😊 🇹🇭  #thailandtravel #sukhothai   #templeattire   #templetourism #seasiatravel   #solofemaletrav

My kinda place ☕️📚 #latteplease   #cafehopping #booksandcoffee   #puppyfriendly #coffeeshop   #chiangmai   #thailandtravel #yearoftravel   #yearabroad #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

Because one Buddha is never enough 🙏🏻  #watphasornkaew #bigbuddha   #phitsanulok   #thailandtravel #templetourism   #northernthailand #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

The temple that transports you to Barcelona... Buddha à la Gaudí  #watphasornkaew   #templetourism #phitsanulok   #thailandtravel   #seasiatravel #gaudi   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel #travelblog   #path

Free fish foot spa anyone? 🐟  #toenibbles   #erawanwaterfalls #thailandtravels   #waterfallwalk #erawannationalpark   #solofemaletravel #travelblog   #yearoftravel

Found it ✔️ #buddhainthetree   #ayutthaya   #thailand #templetourism   #yearoftravel #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

When in Bangkok, do as the tourists do... and buy a sarong  #templeattire #bangkokthailand   #grandpalacebangkok #sarong   #templetourism   #seasiatravel #yearoftravel   #travelblog   #solofemaletravel #pathunwr

Weird when you’re the only tourist at the best beach in town 🏝 payoff of traveling in Papua New Guinea :)  #png #papuanewguinea   #madang   #palmtreelife #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

Onto warmer weather 🌴☀️ #byesnow   #png   #papuanewguinea #madang   #divingtime   #yearoftravel #solofemaletravel   #travelblog #pathunwritten

Just walking about, looking for hobbits 🧝🏻‍♀️ #lotrirl   #routeburn #routeburntrack   #greatwalksnz   #glenorchy #mtaspiringnationalpark   #newzealand #trampingnz   #yearoftravel #solofemaletravel   #naturetra

Even when the weather is blue in Mt. Cook, it’s still beautiful 🏔🌧  #mtcooknationalpark   #newzealand #trampingnz   #glaciallake   #naturetravel #hookervalley   #hookerlake   #hookerglacier #solofemaletravel &nb

Sunny days and sweeping views - can’t ask for more *at a loss for which emoji is appropriate for thriving*  #stunningviews   #sunnydays   #benlomond #queenstownnz   #newzealand   #naturetravel #dayhike   #yearoftrav

Just a sweet sunny spot in Te Anau overlooking the glassy lake. Love some simple peace ☀️🌿 #downtime #relaxingdays   #peaceonthewater #feelslikehome   #newzealand   #teanau #fiordland   #glasslake   #yearoftravel #s

Just more from the Milford Track 😍😊  #milfordtrack   #waterfallsgalore #newzealand   #greatwalksnz #fiordlandnationalpark   #southisland #nationalparks   #trampingnz #backpackingnz   #solofemaletravel #yearo

Just more from the Milford Track 😍😊 #milfordtrack #waterfallsgalore #newzealand #greatwalksnz #fiordlandnationalpark #southisland #nationalparks #trampingnz #backpackingnz #solofemaletravel #yearoftravel #naturetravel #tra

So happy to return to Fiordland for this truly Great Walk. In spite of (or maybe because of) the torrential rains, thunderstorms and ridiculous wind, it was an experience of a lifetime. Beautiful beyond words  #milfordtrack   #greatwalks

So happy to return to Fiordland for this truly Great Walk. In spite of (or maybe because of) the torrential rains, thunderstorms and ridiculous wind, it was an experience of a lifetime. Beautiful beyond words #milfordtrack #greatwalks #newzeala

There are moments in Torres del Paine that leave you speechless. Or if you’re like me, repeating “so beautiful” like a fool at a loss for synonyms. Here are a few more of those moments.  #torresdelpaine #nationalparks   #patagonia

There are moments in Torres del Paine that leave you speechless. Or if you’re like me, repeating “so beautiful” like a fool at a loss for synonyms. Here are a few more of those moments. #torresdelpaine #nationalparks #patagonia #patagoniachil

There are moments in Torres del Paine that leave you speechless. Or if you’re like me, repeating “so beautiful” like a fool at a loss for synonyms. Here are a few more of those moments. #torresdelpaine #nationalparks #patagonia #patagoniachil

Spent an unforgettable week wandering the W trail of Torres del Paine. Although the shoulder season gets sketchy for weather, I was so stoked for all the fall colors!! 🍂🍁🏔 #torresdelpaine #nationalparks #chile #puertonatales #wtrail #b

Spent an unforgettable week wandering the W trail of Torres del Paine. Although the shoulder season gets sketchy for weather, I was so stoked for all the fall colors!! 🍂🍁🏔 #torresdelpaine #nationalparks #chile #puertonatales #wtrail #b

Spent an unforgettable week wandering the W trail of Torres del Paine. Although the shoulder season gets sketchy for weather, I was so stoked for all the fall colors!! 🍂🍁🏔 #torresdelpaine #nationalparks #chile #puertonatales #wtrail #b

Spent an unforgettable week wandering the W trail of Torres del Paine. Although the shoulder season gets sketchy for weather, I was so stoked for all the fall colors!! 🍂🍁🏔 #torresdelpaine #nationalparks #chile #puertonatales #wtrail #b

Welcome to Patagonia 🏔finally made it to the place I’ve been dreaming about for ages and so far, it has not disappointed. Beautiful beyond words, and as it turns out, fall is a fantastic time to visit 🍂🍁  #patagonia   #argentina #glac

Welcome to Patagonia 🏔finally made it to the place I’ve been dreaming about for ages and so far, it has not disappointed. Beautiful beyond words, and as it turns out, fall is a fantastic time to visit 🍂🍁 #patagonia #argentina #glaciarperitom

Spent a wonderful week in beautiful Buenos Aires, walking through lovely parks, getting my fill of empanadas and failing to find the perfect alfajor. Shoutout to Jimena from  @buenosairesfreetour  for being an amazing guide through the cit

Spent a wonderful week in beautiful Buenos Aires, walking through lovely parks, getting my fill of empanadas and failing to find the perfect alfajor. Shoutout to Jimena from @buenosairesfreetour for being an amazing guide through the city! #bueno

Spent a wonderful week in beautiful Buenos Aires, walking through lovely parks, getting my fill of empanadas and failing to find the perfect alfajor. Shoutout to Jimena from @buenosairesfreetour for being an amazing guide through the city! #bueno

Spent a wonderful week in beautiful Buenos Aires, walking through lovely parks, getting my fill of empanadas and failing to find the perfect alfajor. Shoutout to Jimena from @buenosairesfreetour for being an amazing guide through the city! #bueno

Nice way to warm up after the freezing salt flats 🌵☀️ #loscardones #desertdaytrip #salta #cachi #norteargentina #yearoftravel #naturetravel #nationalparks #solofemaletravel #travelblog #pathunwritten

Nice way to warm up after the freezing salt flats 🌵☀️ #loscardones #desertdaytrip   #salta   #cachi #norteargentina   #yearoftravel   #naturetravel #nationalparks   #solofemaletravel #travelblog   #pathunwritte

Views to make visas worthwhile. The Salar de Uyuni is truly marvelous and unbelievable #salardeuyuni   #bolivia   #4x4offroad   #saltflats   #mirroredreflection   #naturetravel   #yearoftravel   #desertsunset &nbs

Views to make visas worthwhile. The Salar de Uyuni is truly marvelous and unbelievable #salardeuyuni   #bolivia   #4x4offroad   #saltflats   #mirroredreflection   #naturetravel   #yearoftravel   #desertsunset &nbs

Views to make visas worthwhile. The Salar de Uyuni is truly marvelous and unbelievable #salardeuyuni   #bolivia   #4x4offroad   #saltflats   #mirroredreflection   #naturetravel   #yearoftravel   #desertsunset &nbs

Stunned by the beauty of Lake Titicaca, although I still maintain it’s a funny name ☺️  #laketiticaca   #taquileisland   #puno   #peru   #yearofttavel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

Stunned by the beauty of Lake Titicaca, although I still maintain it’s a funny name ☺️  #laketiticaca   #taquileisland   #puno   #peru   #yearofttavel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

So this happened.  #machupicchu   #incatrail   #aguascalientes   #cusco   #peru   #trekkingperu   #yearoftravel #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

de Maras, Moray and Chinchero - is it bad that the drive was probably my favorite part?  #salinasdemaras   #moray   #chinchero   #cusco   #peru   #daytrip   #dirtroads   #beautifuldrive   #yearoftta

de Maras, Moray and Chinchero - is it bad that the drive was probably my favorite part?  #salinasdemaras   #moray   #chinchero   #cusco   #peru   #daytrip   #dirtroads   #beautifuldrive   #yearoftta

de Maras, Moray and Chinchero - is it bad that the drive was probably my favorite part?  #salinasdemaras   #moray   #chinchero   #cusco   #peru   #daytrip   #dirtroads   #beautifuldrive   #yearoftta

Welp, it truly is colorful! And it seems not many people are scared away by the 5,000m elevation. Absolutely stunning when the sun peeks through the clouds #rainbowmountain   #peru   #altitudetraining   #yearoftravel   #solofema

Welp, it truly is colorful! And it seems not many people are scared away by the 5,000m elevation. Absolutely stunning when the sun peeks through the clouds #rainbowmountain   #peru   #altitudetraining   #yearoftravel   #solofema

My experience in the Amazon: rain-swollen rivers, soothing hot springs, gorgeous huts, muddy rubber boots, super-zoom for bird photos, huge insects and spiders, and so much more. Big thanks to the awesome folks at Bonanza Tours!!  #amazonjungle

My experience in the Amazon: rain-swollen rivers, soothing hot springs, gorgeous huts, muddy rubber boots, super-zoom for bird photos, huge insects and spiders, and so much more. Big thanks to the awesome folks at Bonanza Tours!!  #amazonjungle

My experience in the Amazon: rain-swollen rivers, soothing hot springs, gorgeous huts, muddy rubber boots, super-zoom for bird photos, huge insects and spiders, and so much more. Big thanks to the awesome folks at Bonanza Tours!!  #amazonjungle

My experience in the Amazon: rain-swollen rivers, soothing hot springs, gorgeous huts, muddy rubber boots, super-zoom for bird photos, huge insects and spiders, and so much more. Big thanks to the awesome folks at Bonanza Tours!!  #amazonjungle

My experience in the Amazon: rain-swollen rivers, soothing hot springs, gorgeous huts, muddy rubber boots, super-zoom for bird photos, huge insects and spiders, and so much more. Big thanks to the awesome folks at Bonanza Tours!!  #amazonjungle

Some of the - what I imagine are sweeping - coastal views got lost in the mist. But Miraflores is still pretty sweet, and it definitely didn’t deter the surfers!  #greyday   #coastalmist   #oceanviews   #pacificocean   #mira

Some of the - what I imagine are sweeping - coastal views got lost in the mist. But Miraflores is still pretty sweet, and it definitely didn’t deter the surfers!  #greyday   #coastalmist   #oceanviews   #pacificocean   #mira

Some of the - what I imagine are sweeping - coastal views got lost in the mist. But Miraflores is still pretty sweet, and it definitely didn’t deter the surfers!  #greyday   #coastalmist   #oceanviews   #pacificocean   #mira

I’ve moved from the land of Plazas de Bolívar to the land of Plazas de Armas. Looking good Lima 👍🏻  #limaperu   #byecolombia   #plazadebolivar   #plazadearmas   #plazasgalore   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel &

Tallest palm trees in the world? ✔️  #waxpalms   #salento   #cocoravalley   #colombia   #dayhike   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

Best way to get a bird’s-eye view of Medellín.  #paragliding   #birdseyeview   #medellin   #colombia   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

Best way to get a bird’s-eye view of Medellín.  #paragliding   #birdseyeview   #medellin   #colombia   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

What started as a dam-turned-man-made-lake quickly became a top tourist attraction from Medellín, even in spite of the 500+ steps it takes to get here #piedradelpeñol   #guatape   #medellin   #colombia   #yearoftravel   #so

Dive time anyone? 🐠🐡🐟  #isladerosario   #padiopenwater   #cartagena   #colombia   #scubadivingtrip   #caribbeansea   #boatlife   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritt

This place is not short on churches...  #cartagena   #walledcity   #oldtowncartagena   #colombia   #churches   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

This place is not short on churches...  #cartagena   #walledcity   #oldtowncartagena   #colombia   #churches   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

This place is not short on churches...  #cartagena   #walledcity   #oldtowncartagena   #colombia   #churches   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

This place is not short on churches...  #cartagena   #walledcity   #oldtowncartagena   #colombia   #churches   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

This place is not short on churches...  #cartagena   #walledcity   #oldtowncartagena   #colombia   #churches   #yearoftravel   #solofemaletravel   #travelblog   #pathunwritten

“Look in the mountains for the greatness of nature and find the humility of people.” An apt quote shared by one of my guides for a 4-day trek through El Cocuy National Park. Immense relief to be in the mountains after city hopping for a while 🏔🤸🏼

“Look in the mountains for the greatness of nature and find the humility of people.” An apt quote shared by one of my guides for a 4-day trek through El Cocuy National Park. Immense relief to be in the mountains after city hopping for a while 🏔🤸🏼

“Look in the mountains for the greatness of nature and find the humility of people.” An apt quote shared by one of my guides for a 4-day trek through El Cocuy National Park. Immense relief to be in the mountains after city hopping for a while 🏔🤸🏼

“Look in the mountains for the greatness of nature and find the humility of people.” An apt quote shared by one of my guides for a 4-day trek through El Cocuy National Park. Immense relief to be in the mountains after city hopping for a while 🏔🤸🏼

“Look in the mountains for the greatness of nature and find the humility of people.” An apt quote shared by one of my guides for a 4-day trek through El Cocuy National Park. Immense relief to be in the mountains after city hopping for a while 🏔🤸🏼

Found a nice white sand beach today in the middle of the mountains. Took a fantastic bus ride around Lago de Tota through small towns and many - MANY - fields of green onions to arrive at Playa Blanca and soak up some ☀️  #boyacá   #lagode

Found a nice white sand beach today in the middle of the mountains. Took a fantastic bus ride around Lago de Tota through small towns and many - MANY - fields of green onions to arrive at Playa Blanca and soak up some ☀️  #boyacá   #lagode

Found a nice white sand beach today in the middle of the mountains. Took a fantastic bus ride around Lago de Tota through small towns and many - MANY - fields of green onions to arrive at Playa Blanca and soak up some ☀️  #boyacá   #lagode

Found a nice white sand beach today in the middle of the mountains. Took a fantastic bus ride around Lago de Tota through small towns and many - MANY - fields of green onions to arrive at Playa Blanca and soak up some ☀️  #boyacá   #lagode

Stunning, sweet town of Villa de Leyva welcomed me in with its cobblestone streets, alleys lined with beautiful white buildings and bougainvillea galore. Made time for a short hike above the city and meandered through the Saturday market 🍊🍑🍈&nbsp

Stunning, sweet town of Villa de Leyva welcomed me in with its cobblestone streets, alleys lined with beautiful white buildings and bougainvillea galore. Made time for a short hike above the city and meandered through the Saturday market 🍊🍑🍈&nbsp

Stunning, sweet town of Villa de Leyva welcomed me in with its cobblestone streets, alleys lined with beautiful white buildings and bougainvillea galore. Made time for a short hike above the city and meandered through the Saturday market 🍊🍑🍈&nbsp

Stunning, sweet town of Villa de Leyva welcomed me in with its cobblestone streets, alleys lined with beautiful white buildings and bougainvillea galore. Made time for a short hike above the city and meandered through the Saturday market 🍊🍑🍈&nbsp

Stunning, sweet town of Villa de Leyva welcomed me in with its cobblestone streets, alleys lined with beautiful white buildings and bougainvillea galore. Made time for a short hike above the city and meandered through the Saturday market 🍊🍑🍈&nbsp

It’s called the Bogota Graffiti Tour, but the street art is much more exquisite than your standard tagging #bogotagraffiti   #bogotagraffititour   #streetart   #streetartbogota   #bogotacolombia   #yearoftravel   #trav

Bogota is also beautiful from above. And I learned that there’s a synonym for cable car 🙄  #funicular   #monserrate   #mountainview   #cityview   #bogota   #colombia   #yearoftravel   #travelblog   #path

In case anyone was concerned, my coffee shop habit is alive and well. Had a beautiful bear latte this morning at Cafe Union and later a lunch of enough cheese to make your heart stop. All in the name of local experiences of course... also tried gran

In case anyone was concerned, my coffee shop habit is alive and well. Had a beautiful bear latte this morning at Cafe Union and later a lunch of enough cheese to make your heart stop. All in the name of local experiences of course... also tried gran

In case anyone was concerned, my coffee shop habit is alive and well. Had a beautiful bear latte this morning at Cafe Union and later a lunch of enough cheese to make your heart stop. All in the name of local experiences of course... also tried gran

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