What sucked about my trip to Cartagena

This list is a friendly reminder when traveling to Cartagena and back

En route:

  • Brought only one VISA debit card, some places would not take AMEX.
  • Brought only one phone and it got water damage (Almost decided to go with digital camera).
  • Sunblock was not water-resistant and got sunburned.

While in Cartagena:

  • Phone water-resistant case leaked water into my phone. (Test before each use).
  • Need to make sure your phone is fully dried before charging it (charge it before going in the water)

Heading back home:

  • Laptop was not able to connect to aiport WiFi.
  • Had to take a COVID test for $90.000 COP for re-entry to U.S.
  • ATM was not telling me I didn't have any funds. (Prefer Servibanca ATMs)
  • Currency exchange people would not accept my $20.00 USD federal note because of a small missing corner.
  • Baggage security confiscated my lighters from my bag at the security checkpoint.
  • Only had an Aloe Vera drink and a chicken Caesar wrap all day.
  • Flight connection was 45 min apart with 1-2 hour customs wait and bag re-check.
  • Slept on an airport bench and floor for about 10 hours.

Disclaimer: I am NOT a CPA, nor am I licensed to issue any kind of financial advice, therefore the contents of this post are purely for educational and entertainment purposes only, and should therefore be taken with a grain of salt.