La bienvenida Cartagena, Colombia !!!! A city full of vibrant color and people, I was able to bring in 2024 in this magical city. I stayed for 8 nights and 9 days which seemed like 2 days. I highly recommend paying this city a visit, Cartagena offers incredible street food and is full of history within the walled city dating back to 1568. The city itself is surrounded by 11 kilometres of fortress walls to protect against foreign invasions and pirate attacks. Cartagena was one of the major ports on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean coast region. Cartagena’s past role as a link in the route to the West Indies provides it with important historical value for world exploration and preservation of heritage from the great commercial maritime routes. With that being said go check it out for yourself.
Outside these great walls lays 27 different caribbean islands, one with which was home to cocaine king Pablo Escobar. The Colombia government still owns his ruins of a property which can be seen by boat while passing the island of “la isla grande” in Baru, Colombia. Indulge in seafood brought directly to your boat by the local people of these islands, it was probably the best food I had the entire trip. These local fishermen not only chuck you fresh oysters but you can choose between fried local fish, prawns and a shrimp curry dish all for just $50 a person. I hope you enjoy my pics an historical rundown :) unit next time xoxo- Mila
Luck be a lady tonight in the Casino De Monte-Carlo baby ! I spent 4 nights in gorgeous Monaco, one of which was in the casino. I bet you didn’t know this casino opened in 1863 🤯 making it the 4th oldest casino in the world. The Monte Carlo is also responsible for inspiring numerous books and films such as the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, the Bond Movies “Never say Never Again” and “Golden Eye” were all filmed here.
Something even more interesting to me is that the locals of Monaco whom are referred to as “monègasque” are banned from gambling inside the casino due to moral reasons and the simple fact the princely family did not want the locals to gamble away their money… awww how thoughtful of them 💕!
For those of you planning a visit here, I’ll give you some need to know info :
1.) YOU CAN ONLY ENTER WITH A PASSPORT. PERIOD lol They don’t mess around so bring it.
2.) You have to be 18 years or older to enter
3.) Dressed code is strict, so dress appropriately. Ladies cocktail dresses and chic pant suits would be ideal, but keep it classy nothing to reveling. As for the men, no shorts no flip flops ect … something you would wear to a nice dinner or night club is perfect.
4.) lastly… no pictures at the tables! Take it from me, I had my own little fiasco trying to take a selfie while
playing black jack, the monègasque people didn’t like it, had a hard time sweet talking my way out of that one but I got some cute pics as you see above 🤭✨.
If you plan on visiting the French Riveria make the time to take the 2 hour drive to Monaco or 15 min helicopter ride, totally worth it.
