Everything You Need to Know About Parque Explora

parque-exploraIn a hurry? Parque Explora is Medellin’s science center and is an interactive museum for all ages! Medellin is home to some pretty incredible museums. You’ve got the City Museum, the Memory house museum, heck, you’ve even got the selfie museum! Despite all these unique places tucked around Medellin, however, my favorite has got to […]

Meet Medellin’s Best Winery: Viña Sicilia

best-winery-in-medellinNeed quick info? Viña Sicilia is a winery located two hours away from Medellin where you can taste some wine and learn about winemaking. There really is nothing as relaxing as a glass of wine with friends or family. That’s one of the reasons why I love visiting wineries so much! Medellin is home to […]

City of Eternal Spring: Medellin’s Flower Farms

medellin-flower-farmShort on time? You can take half-day flower farm tours to learn more about Medellin’s flower culture! Medellin is known as the City of Eternal Spring, so it’s no wonder that they’re also known for flower farms.  Now, most of the flower farms aren’t actually located in Medellin. That would be pretty difficult considering how […]

Chiva Rumbera Party Buses in Medellin

chiva-rumbera-medellinNo time to read? Chiva Rumbera buses are discos on wheels that offer daytime and nighttime tours in the city. Anyone who has spent the holidays in Medellin has surely seen the Chiva Rumbera buses cruising around town. These brightly colored lights feature booming music and flashing lights.  Now, while that can all seem a […]

Help! I’m Hurt! How to Go to the Doctor in Medellin

how-to-go-to-the-doctor-in-medellinNeed fast answers? You can get most medications OTC in Colombia and can visit any urgent care even if you don’t have local insurance. If you’re unlucky enough to get hurt while in Medellin, it can leave you in a panic. But don’t worry. Going to the doctor in Medellin is actually pretty easy! In […]

Where to Go Wine Tasting in Medellin

wine-tasting-in-medellinWant to try the best one? Our top pick is URVINO Vinos y Licores in Manila! If you’re a wine-lover like me, you probably enjoy a good wine tasting from time to time. It’s a nice way to connect with friends and explore the culinary scene in a new place.  Now, while Medellin is better […]

What to Expect on a Medellín Bike Tour

bike-tour-medellinShort on time? In Medellin, you can take a day, night, e-bike, or mountain bike tour! When I first arrived in Medellin, I was all about the tours. One type of tour I saw repeatedly popping up was bike tours! There are tons (and I mean tons) of bike tours that you can take around […]

Is Medellin Safe: A Female Perspective (And Travel Tips!)

girl-traveling-medellinTLDR? Medellin is safe to visit as a solo female traveler. When I start planning a trip (and I’m sure when you do too), one of the first things I think about is safety.  A lot of that has to do with being a woman. While there are plenty of places that are safe for […]

A Quick Guide to Colombian Postal Addresses

sending-postcards-in-colombiaTLDR? Colombian addresses follow a different format than in most European countries or the US. Did you know that more than 20 million postcards are sent every year? These postcards are mailed to tons of locations around the world – including to Colombia!  However, anyone who has ever tried to send something to Colombia via […]

Guide to the Magical Murals of Comuna 13

comuna-13-murals-medellinTLDR? Comuna 13 is one of the coolest spots for taking in culture and history in Medellin. Colombia is famous for many things, including its people, its incredible landscapes, and also for its art at all levels.  Street art is one type of art and one of the most famous places in South America is […]