Look, I get it. When most people think about St. Lucia, they picture themselves lounging on pristine white sand beaches, sipping rum punch under a palm tree, with those iconic Pitons rising dramatically in the background. And sure, that’s amazing. I did plenty of that too. But here’s what nobody tells you before you visit…

So you’ve heard about the famous mud volcano near Cartagena and you’re thinking about booking a tour. Maybe you’ve seen those glossy brochures around the old city showing happy tourists covered head-to-toe in grey volcanic mud, looking blissfully relaxed. Or perhaps someone told you it’s an absolute must-do experience when visiting Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Well,…