Sofía Cárdenas

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Join date: Oct 27, 2025

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I’m Sofía, a Colombian living in France. I love traveling and discovering new places, especially nature spots and places linked to ecotourism. I’m into slow, meaningful travel, where I can actually take my time and experience things instead of rushing through them. I also care about comfort, so I usually look for a balance between nature, simplicity, and feeling good while I travel.

The idea of being a “soft explorer” really resonated with me, a term I first came across through Helene Moo’s content on Instagram. It fits the way I like to travel: gently, consciously, and with curiosity for unique, less obvious places. Through this blog and my social media, I want to share personal tips, inspiring destinations, and help you discover places in a slightly different way.

Posts (12)

May 28, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Day trip to Minca from Santa Marta, Colombia

Minca is a small mountain village in northern Colombia, located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, about 45 minutes from the city of Santa Marta. Minca is especially known for its beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, coffee and cacao farms, and birdwatching. It is a place where you could easily spend several days to fully enjoy it, but even if you only have one day, a short visit is still very rewarding and gives you a good sense of its natural beauty.

May 27, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Best moderate hike in Fontainebleau Forest near Paris

The Fontainebleau forest is one of the most, if not the most, beautiful natural areas near Paris. Located in the Île-de-France region, the forest stretches across 25,000 hectares. It is easily accessible from Paris via the R train line departing from Paris Gare de Lyon. Since it is located in the Île-de-France region, it is accessible with your Navigo train pass, making it super affordable. Alternatively, parking is available at many forest entry points if you prefer to go by car.

May 26, 2026 ∙ 4 min

How to travel more sustainably in 2026

Travelling and sustainability can sometimes feel at odds. Contrary to what we may think, sustainable travel is not only about carbon emissions. It also includes waste and impacts on local ecosystems and communities.