This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!If you’re planning a trip to Colombia, then a visit to Medellin should be part of your Colombia itinerary. Medellin is a dynamic and incredible city, full of life, forward-looking, and full of things to …
Best Colombia Beach Resorts: Marriott Santa Marta Playa Dormida
Colombia is an incredible country for travelers and certainly one of the most appealing areas of Colombia is the gorgeous Caribbean Coast. While Cartagena usually gets most of the attention for its gorgeous beaches, there is a whole coastline to explore, including Santa Marta. It’s been a while since I’ve been to the coast, so I was really excited to …
Medellin Marriott Hotel Review: Elegance on the Golden Mile
Thanks to my Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card (one of my favorite travel credit cards), I get one free award night certificate every year. This year, I found the expiration date fast approaching and with no other hard travel plans coming up, I decided to use my certificate locally here in Medellin as a little anniversary celebration for Andrea and me …
Where to Stay in Bogota: Ultimate Guide to the Best Neighborhoods, Hostels & Hotels
If you’re planning a trip to Bogota, Colombia, then you may be wondering about lodging and where to stay. Let’s face it, Bogota is an absolutely massive city and your perspective of your trip will largely be shaped by the neighborhood you stay in. Yes, you’ll be able to travel to other parts of town to explore, but with traffic …
The Ultimate Guide to Envigado, Colombia
Envigado, Colombia is perhaps one of the most appealing and overlooked places to live, stay, and explore in greater Medellin. It used to feel like a world away when I lived up in Laureles, but a while back I moved to Envigado and have been exploring everything that this town has to offer. I’m pleased to report, that there is …
The Incredible Transformation of Moravia Medellin (Barrio Transformation Tour)
Medellin is not your typical tourist destination. You don’t come here for the sightseeing or to marvel at centuries-old buildings or plazas that feel like Disneyland. You come to Medellin for the story it tells. A story about resilience, recovery, transformation, and progress: of how it can be home to some of the world’s happiest people in spite of so …
A Tour of Deliciously Exotic Colombian Fruits
Colombia is a land of superlatives and extremes, still full of poverty but so very rich in biodiversity and natural resources. One thing that immediately strikes most travelers on their first trip here is just how many incredible, delicious, colorful, and strange exotic Colombian fruits there are, whether they are sold on the streets, in the markets, or served up …
Why the Medellin Free Walking Tour is the First Thing You Should Do
Medellin, Colombia is skyrocketing in popularity among tourists, expats, and digital nomads… And for good reasons! There are a ton of awesome things to do in Medellin, the city is super affordable, and the weather is pretty great. One of the very first things that I recommend all new visitors to the city do, is to immediately get reservations for …