Category: Female Traveler

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Eating Your Heart Out at Medellin’s Lavocaderia

TLDR? Lavocaderia is a must-try restaurant during your visit to Medellin. When it comes to places to eat in Medellin, there’s no shortage. You’ve got everything from Asian food to American to traditional paisa meals.  But, have you heard about Lavocaderia? Lavocaderia is the first avocado bar in Colombia, and
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The 6 Best Dating Apps to Meet Someone in Medellin

If you’re a tourist in Medellin looking to meet someone special, it can be a daunting task. While paisas are attractive, intelligent, and friendly, it can be intimidating to approach them. However, there are ways you can dabble into the dating scene in Medellin without crushing your confidence. In this
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10 Things Not To Do in Medellin (Tourist Tips)

TLDR? Use your street smarts when traveling in Medellin. Medellin is a top destination for tourists from around the world, and for good reason. Situated in the Andean foothills, this city of nearly 2 million people is famous for its year-round spring-like weather, rich culture, and vibrant nightlife. However, when
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Where to Get a Facial in Medellin

TLDR? The best place to get a facial in Medellin is Sol y Color Belleza Corporal.  Back when I lived in the United States, I hardly ever got a facial. They were too expensive, too time-consuming, and frankly, seemed unnecessary. But, in Colombia, it’s a whole different story. Here in
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7 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Medellin’s Feria de Flores

Feria de las Flores is fast approaching! This is the most important, colorful, and lively festival in Medellín, and 2022 marks a big occasion.  That’s because the city hasn’t celebrated Feria de las Flores since 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you’re planning to visit Medellin this summer, you’ve
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Getting Around in Medellin

Top Tips For Getting Around in Medellin

TLDR? You can get around Medellin with taxis, rideshares, or public transportation. From bilingual drivers with air-conditioned vehicles and bullet-proof Toyota Land Cruisers with armed security guards to hopping on a local bus with the rest of the city, this guide takes care of all your transport needs in Medellin.
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Best Street Food Tour in Medellin

Every country has its own version of street food, and Colombia is no different. Medellin is a large city and has a wide variety of street foods to choose from. However, it can be hard to know where to go and what to order as a tourist. That’s where a
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10 Tips on How to Choose an Airbnb in Medellin

TLDR? Choosing an Airbnb in Medellin is easy if you take your time and read all the available information.  For most of us, choosing where to stay when we go on vacation can be a bit of a hassle. That’s because we don’t have any context as to what a
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Medellin Manicures: The Best Nail Salons in Laureles

TLDR? Lindas y Famosas is one of the best nail salons in Laureles There’s something about having your nails done that inspires confidence. I don’t know about you, but the click-clack of my acrylics on the keyboard just makes me feel gorgeous. The one issue is that I have to
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The Best Spots for Tanning in Medellín

TLDR? Sol y Color Belleza Corporal is the best spot in Medellin for soaking up some artificial sun and going tanning!  Who can say ‘no’ to a nice, golden, even tan?  Whether you’re one of the people who can’t get enough of laying on the tanning bed or, like me,
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