The Colombia Edit 🇨🇴

The Itinerary

Finally getting around to putting this all together, so let’s talk itinerary and plan out your next trip! 😉 

We traveled as a fam with some close friends, and you guys… this Colombia trip hit different!

📍Medellín

We kicked things off in Medellín, and I’ll be honest — I didn’t know what to expect. We heard it was up-and-coming, but the city completely blew me away!

When in Colombia, how could you NOT do a coffee tour?? ☕️ 

They’re so well known for their coffee beans here! So we did a guided tour and got to walk the same paths the farmers do, winding through lush green crops while learning how each bean is grown and nurtured. They taught us all about the process and even brewed some coffee for us to have! 🤩 Literally farm to cup, it cant get better!

Another one of my favourite things in Medellin was the social innovation and afro flow tour. We visited neighborhoods in Medellín that have completely transformed in the last couple of decades. Areas that were once unsafe are now vibrant, and alive with community-led change❤️!! The streets, the walls, every corner is covered in art.✨ 
We joined a local guide who walked us through the streets and explained how graffiti and hip hop literally transformed the space. The kids got to create their own graffiti tags- that was sooo much fun!! This is the kind of education they can’t get in a classroom. 🎨 

📍Tayrona & Palomino

Now from Medellin ➡️ 🛫 ➡️ Tayrona

We stayed at the cutest villa at Tewimake—and I was honestly obsessed 👏. It was the perfect setup for our families, with just the right balance of comfort while being nestled in this lush forest, ugghhh so peaceful and not to mention all the beautiful parrots and birds flying everywhere! 😍 Truly felt like a little slice of heaven!

One of my favorite things we did while at Tayrona, was a private speedboat tour! Starting from Santa Marta, we jetted off to explore hidden bays inside Tayrona National Park, and these beaches were honestly out of a travel magazine. We snorkelled, swam, explored little coves, and had lunch on the beach! 🌴 

It was the perfect balance of adventure and fun for the kids, they were so tired at the end of the day!

📍Cartagena

Okay Cartagena was absolutely a blast! The highlight of this whole trip was def the surf lessons🏄️! Even if you’re not a surfer, this experience was so much fun. Also, everyone trying something together and cheering each other on… LOVED IT. I’m def going to remember this one 🥺❤️!

And shout out to the surf instructors that were so patient with us! 🤣 You have to see us attempting to surf! And after? The mamas did a little shopping, massages and stroll through the old city— we earned it after that lesson! 🙈 

Here’s our entire activities list from our trip:

Medellín
➡️ Traditional Colombian Coffee Tour
➡️ Parque Explora
➡️ Afro Flow & Medellín Social Innovation Experience
➡️ Dinner at El Botánico, Ocio, and El Cielo Hotel

Tayrona / Palomino
➡️ Don Diego River Expedition
➡️ Tayrona Bays by Speedboat
➡️ Tewimake Eco-Resort Stay

Cartagena
➡️ Surf Lessons
➡️ Local Life & Street Art Tour in Getsemaní
➡️ Sabai Beach Day
➡️ Castillo de San Felipe History Tour
➡️ Visit to Cartagena Koinonia Foundation

Come back to this anytime when you plan your trip! ☺️ 

And special shout out to @luxvoyage for being the most amazing planners ❤️!
They were so helpful during the entire process and booked our trip exactly to our needs and travel group! They took care of everything from transport to itinerary and luggage, allowing us to really relax and not worry about the logistics. If you’re wanting a good travel agent I highly recommend these guys, and tell them Ami sent you! 🥰 

Volunteer Work

We’ve been so lucky to travel as a family to so many places around the world, and with every trip, our goal is more than just sightseeing. 🌎️ 

The one thing my husband and I prioritize with our kids is giving back and volunteering. So when we plan vacations we also find ways to volunteer together as a family.

During our Colombia trip we spent some time with @fundacion_koinonia. This foundation serves under privileged kids with an afterschool program, and we are so grateful we got to join them! 🥰 The kids spent time teaching each other english and Spanish phrases and also lots of games and art

It’s so important to us, that our kids grow up understanding how different life can be outside their own bubble. It also serves as a reminder that giving back is a privilege, not a burden. ❤️ 

Beauty Faves

I filmed a couple of GRWM’s while there, so here’s a tip:
SPF, SPF, SPF!!! 📣 

I cannot stress this enough you guys, SPF is so important (daily) but even more during vacations. Knowing Colombia was going to be really hot and humid, I wanted to keep my looks super light—nothing that would melt off my face lol.

Check this out for my night out look and simple day time look!

Fits of the Week

This black knit set was the perfect piece for a night out—breezy enough to keep me comfortable, but still super flattering in all the right ways. Some cute sandals and a bag of your choice, it’s such a simple summer outfit! ☀️ 

This Free People dress was my favorite in the trip! And so many of you guys liked it on IG too! 💕 It’s so flowy, especially with beachy hair and minimal jewelry. I wore it to dinner but honestly would wear this barefoot on the beach too.

Okay… we’re all thinking it, but Waldo really was the inspo 😆! This striped knit set is from Amazon and was so comfy for walking around. Paired it with flat slides, cat eye sunnies, and a beach tote. Vacation mom ALWAYS ready! 🙏 

Golden hour + date night = excuse to get a little dressed up. I went with this satin from Zara — simple yet flattering (and packs easily too!. Added a woven bag and neutral heels, and we’re ready! I have similars for Veerals outfits as well! 😊