Maartje

Maartje's enthusiasm and curiosity knows no bounds. She loves museums, nature, food, walking, architecture, history, animals. Writing and photography is a big passion and she has been writing about cooking, minimalism, food, hotspots and travel for many years. Above all, she has a special place in her heart for castles, royal jewels and ancient Egypt. Maartje gave up her job as a lawyer to bring more balance to her life: less work and more life. Besides to The Orange Backpack, she works as a legal entrepreneur.

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The best things to do in La Candelaria in Bogotá include world-class museums, modern street art, historic streets and authentic Colombian food. The charming district of La Candelaria is the historic heart of Bogotá. Bogotá is a sprawling city, but most of the sights are concentrated in

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Tayrona National Park is one of the highlights of any Colombia trip. It is the perfect destination for making beautiful hikes, swimming on idyllic beaches, camping in unforgettable places and spotting exotic wildlife. The beautiful natural park of lush green hills and sandy beaches stretches along the

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The best things to do in Cartagena in Colombia include beautiful sunsets, historic fortresses, colorful streets, free museums and impressive monuments. The Caribean town of Cartagena de Indias is one of Colombia’s most popular destinations. The colorful fortified city on the Caribbean north coast is known for

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