Cartagena’s coastal skyline Colombia holds a special place in my heart. The people, the culture, and the country’s complex history leave a deep impression on anyone who spends real time here. Truth be told, your journey might even begin more by chance than by plan, that’s exactly how it happened for me. Back when I was doing an internship in Dublin, a friend introduced me to Workaway, and what started as a spontaneous idea turned into four and a half unforgettable months. I e

Ferries at the Rio Negro pier in Manaus Manaus was my first ever stop on the South American continent, and it could not have been a more memorable beginning. I had wanted to visit Brazil for years, and starting the journey in the Amazon felt like the perfect choice. What made it even more special was visiting a close friend from Manaus whom I met almost ten years ago in England. Seeing him again in his home city gave the whole experience a personal touch. The city itself, the