Category: Advice

Is Medellin a Safe Place to Visit? YES!

April 12, 2025
TLDR? Medellin is generally a safe place to visit as long as you use your common sense. You might have heard that Medellin was the murder capital of the world – thirty years ago! You may have also watched a brutal, bloody series on Netflix.  SPOILER ALERT. The series is
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How to Get a COVID-19 Test in Medellin

April 11, 2025
No time to read? Unidad Medica Centrolab is the most convenient place to get a COVID test in Medellin. For better or worse, COVID testing has become a common and necessary part of our lives, especially for travelers. And, if you’re traveling to Medellin, it’s important to know where to
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How to Speak Like a Paisa

April 9, 2025
Short on time? The paisa people from Medellin use a few different words that you won’t find in your average Spanish language textbook. If you’ve spent any time studying Spanish, you probably feel pretty prepared for what awaits you when you touchdown in Medellin. However, you may quickly notice that
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The Weather and What to Pack for Medellin

March 31, 2025
No time to read? Medellin’s weather is constantly changing, so pack clothes for a variety of different types of weather. If you’re wondering what the weather is like in Medellin, there’s a big clue in its official nickname: “the city of eternal spring”.  However, you might want to ask “whose
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The Best Bars to Meet Someone in Medellin

March 29, 2025
TLDR? One of the best bars to meet someone in Medellin is El Social 1969! There are some very good reasons that a lot of digital nomads choose Medellin as the place to locate themselves. Sure the high-speed wifi, great co-working spaces, and wonderful weather score highly but, everybody knows
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Help! I’m Hurt! How to Go to the Doctor in Medellin

March 21, 2025
Need 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
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Is Medellin Safe: A Male Perspective (Plus Pro Tips!)

March 9, 2025
TLDR? Medellin is safe as long as you use your street smarts! Medellin, Colombia, is a city that offers idyllic weather, a rich culture, and friendly people. However, the question many travelers ask is if Medellin is safe? Due to its dark past, Medellin has been stigmatized as a dangerous
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Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water in Medellin?

March 7, 2025
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?

March 6, 2025
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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