"I didn't know what to expect when I first visited Colombia, but my eight-day stay in the country was warm, beachy, and something out of a dream. After browsing dozens of travel blogs and asking friends for their recommendations, my partner and I crafted an itinerary that we hoped would give us a nice mix of relaxation and adventure. We spent three nights in Cartagena, the country's port city off the Caribbean coast."
"Although the larger malls and more upscale restaurants accepted credit cards, many smaller shops and street vendors were cash-only. There were also a few other snags that made us wish we had cash on hand. We took the local train around Colombia, and even though we planned to pay by card, it just so happened that the card reader at one station was down - and the nearby ATM's fee was even higher than our ticket cost."
I spent eight days in Colombia, visiting Cartagena, Isla Barú, and Medellín. The stay was warm, beachy, and dreamlike, combining relaxation and adventure. The itinerary included three nights in Cartagena, two nights in Isla Barú, and two nights in Medellín. In all three cities, more cash was needed because many smaller shops and street vendors were cash-only. A card reader at a train station failed and the nearby ATM fee exceeded the ticket cost. Next time, I will withdraw substantially more cash. Many travel guides recommend the Rosario Islands, an archipelago of over 20 islands about an hour's boat ride off Cartagena.
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