I visited Colombia for the first time with my partner. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 4 things.

I loved exploring Colombia, but there are several things I wish I'd known when planning my itinerary.

Jennifer Adams

• I spent eight days in Colombia, and visited places including Cartagena and Medellín.
• We had an amazing time, but as first-time visitors, we made a few mistakes we wouldn't repeat.
• I should've planned my itinerary differently and taken out much more cash.

I didn't know what to expect when I first visited Colombia, but my eight-day stay in the country was warm...