Category: Female Traveler

Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water in Medellin?

TLDR? The tap water is safe to drink in Medellin. Medellin is one of the most innovative cities in South America. But, if you’ve done some traveling around the Americas you know that as innovative as it is, that’s not to say there aren’t still differences between what you’re used
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Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Live in Medellin?

TLDR? You don’t need to speak Spanish to live in Medellin! Due to its temperate climate, and lower cost of living there are many reasons why people are deciding to live in Medellin. If you’re considering a move here, you may be wondering if you need to speak Spanish. While
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Meet The Best Gym in Medellin: Smart Fit

TLDR? Smart Fit gym is a go-to fitness center for anyone looking to stay in shape in Medellin. Let’s face it. Most of us gain a bit of weight when we’re on vacation. And, while that’s not a big deal, it’s always nice to try to nip things in the
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The Best Asian Food in Medellin (And What to Order)

TLDR? The best Asian food in Medellin can be found at Bao Bei! There’s been a remarkable boom in Asian restaurants in Medellin in the last five years. That’s very much an indication of the city’s rapid transformation into an international foodie hub and the fast-changing palette and affluence of
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Ordering From Amazon to Medellin: Here’s How

TLDR? You can still order from Amazon while living in Medellin! Being from the United States, Amazon is the best thing that has happened since sliced bread. But being a tourist living in Medellin, Colombia, ordering from Amazon isn’t as easy as I was hoping. That doesn’t mean there isn’t
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Your Guide to Medellin Cooking Classes

TLDR? Whether you’re here for a weekend, a week, or a month in Medellin you should try to fit in some cooking classes.  Cooking classes are a unique entrance to a culture! And, when you’re exploring a new city, taking in as much culture as you can is probably at
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Top 10 Tourist Sites in Medellin

TLDR? One of the top tourist spots in Medellin is the botanical gardens! Medellin, also known as the City of Eternal Spring is bring tourists from around the world to visit this amazing place, is because of its pleasant weather and its natural beauty. The city offers any tourist a
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The Best Neighborhoods for an Airbnb Stay in Medellin

TLDR? Poblado, Laureles, and Envigado are generally the best neighborhoods to rent an Airbnb in Medellin.  The capital of Colombia’s vibrant state of Antioquia, Medellin has become one of the country’s most-visited destinations in recent years.  However, deciding where to stay on your first visit to Medellin can be a
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How to Use Airbnb in Medellin: A Quick Guide

Despite the fact that Airbnb has only been around since 2008, it’s hard to remember what life was like without it. If you’re anything like me, it’s become your go-to when looking for accommodations in a new city! Many visitors to Medellin find themselves in the same boat: scouring Airbnb
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A Quick Guide to Taking the Metro in Medellin

TLDR? The Metro in Medellin makes it easy to get around the city! If you talk to any proud paisa in Medellin, you’ll be sure to hear about their incredible metro system.  The system is one of the many city improvements that Medellin came up with over the last few
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All the Best Nightclubs and Late-Night Bars in Medellin

TLDR? Salon Amador is one of the best nightclubs in Medellin! Even the pandemic couldn’t put pay to one of the paisas’ favorite pastimes, perreo, the act of grinding to reggaeton. During lockdown and restrictions, the opening hours just shifted the city’s party calendar to all-dayers and underground after-parties. That
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