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Salento is my absolute favourite place in Colombia

Salento is my absolute favourite place in Colombia so far, I’m so glad I squeezed this place into my trip! Here is the stunning Cocoa Valley, famously known for its wax palms. The physical beauty brought me here but as always, there’s more that meets the eyes.

Cocora was the name of an Acaime indigenous chief’s daughter and it means “star of water”. Sounds like a place that I would love, right? Well let me tell you.. I felt something incredibly magical in that forest during my hike.

A wise person once said enlightenment is when you naturally feel at one with your environment. Not only was I able to feel the entire valley, I think I somehow managed to connect into a presence beyond the here and now. I felt something ancient, sacred, beautiful, feminine and very pure. I spent a long time at the one spot that felt most powerful to me, just being present with the beauty and letting the energy permeate through me.
All my life, I’ve struggled with being a super sensitive person because feeling everything all the time is too much sometimes. But I’ve come to realize how special this “gift” really is because thousands of people walk through here, but only a handful ever get to experience the magic I did. .
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#empathproblems #sensitivesoul #icanfeelit #giftsoflife #energyhealing #enlightenment #spiritualjourney #sacredplace #magicalmoments
#naturelover #naturalbeauty #onewithnature #outdooradventures #hikingadventures
#salento #cocoravalley #valledecocora #discovercolombia #travelcolombia #colombia #southamerica #wanderlust #traveltheworld #travelphotography

Cartagena is a bit too touristy for me but everyth

Cartagena is a bit too touristy for me but everything is super duper pretty! Lots of gorgeous old style buildings with romantic balconies and hanging flowers, vibrant colours, boutique stores, unique themed restaurants and tropical weather. We had dinner at this Lebanese restaurant and omg, it was so good! I ordered something a bit unusual which is always a bit of a risk, however it was delicious and smelled heavenly like baked apple pie. There was live music and the decor was beautiful.
#dinnerdate #foodiesofinstagram #nightout #lebanesefood #freshfood #ethnicspices #cuterestaurant #zaitun #livemusic #cartagena #discovercolombia #colombia #southamerica

True story. What started out as a nice relaxing be

True story. What started out as a nice relaxing beach day ended up being an adrenaline rush and a test of faith in the universe. @kati3chan got us lost on the way back by taking a wrong turn, leading us deep into the jungle on an unfamiliar uphill muddy trail that had no footprints, only horse prints. And as darkness approached and the jungle started to come to life, the fear set in fast. Adrenaline started to pump and my mind filled with the worst case scenarios. There’s no one around, no reception, we’re in a Colombian jungle with all these strange animals, no one will ever know what happened to us. In the moment of my deepest fear, a guy suddenly appeared and told us this horse trail will lead us back onto the main trail. We tried to follow him but he walked super fast and disappeared. The hike was strenuous and unplanned for, causing me to sweat like crazy and burn the last ounce of fuel left in me. We finally made it back to familiar territory but I had no juice left to make it to the lodge. I dragged my legs and the short distance left felt like eternity. Then, for real, a car passes by and suddenly stops in front of us. A Colombian family gets out and kindly offers us a ride to the lodge. Tears of gratitude overwhelmingly pour through. This gesture is worth more than a million dollars in this moment. We got dropped off at the gate and walked into the property, passing by a beautiful twinkling light show of the most magical display of fireflies under a full moon. Life is just WOW sometimes!
#lifeismagical #betterthanfiction #universehasmyback #trustintheuniverse #faith #gratitude #hikingadventures
#tropicalvibes #oceantherapy #suntherapy #beachday #bikiniday #elcabo #tayronanationalpark #carribeansea #discovercolombia #colombiatravel #colombia #southamerica

This ancient sacred site is believed to be several

This ancient sacred site is believed to be several hundred years older than Machu Picchu. It is embedded deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta jungle and can only be accessed by trekking for at least four days and finally climbing 1200 of steep steps of incline at the end to get here. This was such a challenging trek for me - the humidity, constant sweating, mosquitoes, lack of sleep, steep inclines and feeling dirty all the time took it to another level for me. At the end, knowing that I can overcome ANY challenge/condition in life when I put my mind and heart into it was the greatest gift I got out of this. Also, I trekked the whole trail in my #vibramfivefingers and went totally barefoot on the third day, going up the steps exploring the Lost City while grounding into the energy of the place. Ahh.. Love love love!

#outdooradventures #hikingadventures #barefoothiking #mindovermatter #pushingmylimits #icandoanything #spiritualjourney #lostcitytrek #ciudadperdida #sacredsites #deepjungle #sierranevadadesantamarta #discovercolombia #colombiatravel #colombia

It rained just before so everything in the forest

It rained just before so everything in the forest was glossy wet, vibrant and super luscious. It created an ambiance of a magical fairy forest so naturally, I couldn’t contain myself and hearts were oozing out of me in every direction. Not quite sure how I managed to see and walk straight on this hike (I was 😍 all the way) but eventually, I made it to this amazing waterfall and no one was around. I was encouraged to express my gratitude for such beauty bestowed upon my eyes so musical notes assembled within me and I sang out loud. Suddenly, I noticed a particular note I was singing seemed to affect the rocks behind the waterfall. Something was beginning to take shape on the wall so I belt out that note even louder and with more strength. And guess what... A doorway appeared and this powerful mystical dragon emerged. So, want to come hiking with me? 😉

#everydaymagic #fairytalesarereal #childhooddreams #mysticalcreatures #dragon #fairies #magicalforest #playinginnature #vibrationalenergy #soundfrequencymeditation #chasingwaterfalls #wanderlust #traveladventures #oregonexplored #discoveroregon

There are over 200 waterfalls in Oregon. Here is a

There are over 200 waterfalls in Oregon. Here is a small one from a short hike within Crater Lake National Park. I am always amazed at the exquisite architectural design of nature. Did you ever think how each rock, log and bush just knew where to place itself to create such a stunning scenery? I mean it’s just perfect!
#vibramfivefingers #hikingshoes #ilovehiking #hikingtrail #craterlakenationalpark #chasingwaterfalls #beautifulplaces #perfection #natureisbeauty #naturalarchitecture #traveladventures #wanderlust #oregonexplored #discoveroregon #usanationalparks

Soaking in a natural outdoor hot spring somewhere

Soaking in a natural outdoor hot spring somewhere in the middle of an Oregon forest got my happiness meter sky high! There’s a few of these pools that hang off the cliff overlooking the river down below. I believe these pools are carved out naturally by nature. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? The volcanically heated water is loaded with minerals, especially sulfur, and my skin drank up every molecule of it. Not to mention the fresh pine-scented autumn air that filled my nose while I relaxed in the palm of Mother Nature... It’s these kind of experiences that make me feel so lucky to live on this beautiful planet 🌎
#gratitude #abundance #feelinglucky #forestlover #natureisbeauty #lovemotherearth #happytobehere #naturalhotsprings #bodycare #soulfood #milliondollarview #traveladventures #wanderlust #discoveroregon #oregonexplored

Gaahhh, it’s SO pretty here 😍😍😍Hiked fo

Gaahhh, it’s SO pretty here 😍😍😍Hiked for 6 hours deep into a chilly autumn forest that was covered in glowing hues of yellow, orange, coral, red and pink. It was magical beyond belief and felt like a fairytale land for elementals. I did not know what to do with myself as my heart exploded with #joy. While everyone charged at lightening speed for the end of the trail, I played and played like a curious child with every tree, leaf, rock, branch and plant that I could lay my eyes on! I’m pretty sure most of the people on the same trail didn’t see half the beauty I did or had nearly as rich of an experience. So in life, don’t forget to slow down, be present, and enjoy the gifts that lay right under your nose. Because they say it’s the journey that matters, not the destination.
#algonquin #ontarioparks #canadianadventure #hikingviews #forestmagic #fallseason #autumncolors #natureisamazing #natureishometomysoul #soulfood #naturebeauty #outdoorsygirl #thejourneyisthedestination #masteringthemind #presence #lifeisgreat

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