You can think of every place as having its own rhythm — the attitudes local people inhabit as they move through their day, the symphony of sounds and smells that define the larger cities, the chorus of endemic flora and fauna infusing natural landscapes.

Let’s be honest: Is a move really ever just a move? Something unexpected is bound to come up at some point during the process, right? But what if that “something” ends up being a quite large thing? Say… your home’s closing date changed. Or you get a call from the builder saying your home won’t be complete as originally scheduled.

Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. So many different ecosystems collide here — the volcanic beaches at sea level rise to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in a matter of miles, for instance — creating environments that attract all kinds of wildlife.

It would be easy to squeeze far too much into a long weekend in London, cramming the city’s top sights into an itinerary that sends you hurtling across town on the tube every few hours. It’s much better to focus your time on one key area per day, so let Plum Guide take the lead to ensure that you can really make the most of your time in the Big Smoke.

Picture yourself before a move: You think you’re prepared because you’ve decluttered and even sorted through most of your things, right? But now it’s finally showtime and the most crucial moment has arrived: You need to get started with some actual packing. Cue dramatic music. Suddenly, you find yourself unsure about your whole plan and panic while wondering how exactly you’re supposed to pack all your stuff safely and efficiently — and what you need to pack everything in.