David Williams — Cartagena Travel Writer
6+ months living and exploring Cartagena de Indias across multiple visits since 2019. Every guide on this site is based on firsthand experience — not rewritten travel blogs.
Background
David Williams is a travel writer specializing in Colombia, with deep focus on Cartagena de Indias. He first visited in 2019 and has returned multiple times for extended stays — totaling over six months exploring the city.
During those stays, he lived in the Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada), Getsemani, and Bocagrande — giving him direct knowledge of how each neighborhood actually feels to visitors, not just its tourist image.
Approach
- Experience-first: Every safety assessment, budget breakdown, and neighborhood comparison comes from personal observation.
- No inflated prices: Guides use frameworks and patterns that stay accurate despite inflation.
- Editorial independence: Best-value recommendations even when they conflict with commission opportunities.
- Honest about limitations: Cartagena is expensive and crowded — guides reflect that reality.
Coverage
David covers Cartagena neighborhoods (Walled City, Getsemani, Bocagrande), Rosario Islands day trips, beaches, safety, budget, and logistics for independent travelers.
Contact
Questions? Use the contact page.