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Freedom Medellin 2022: What to Know

Freedom Medellin 2022: What to Know

TLDR? Freedom Medellin 2022 will be three days of high technology, production, and art. Freedom Medellin is the most famous underground electronic music festival in Colombia. It’s responsible for bringing together national and international artists of the genre who stand out for their music and performances. Freedom Medellin 2022 is
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The Best Places for Camping and Glamping in Jerico

The Best Places for Camping and Glamping in Jerico

TLDR? Jerico has many options for camping or glamping where you can take in gorgeous views of Antioquia’s coffee-growing mountains. If you’re looking to get away from Medellin and the routine, there’s no need to look very far. About three hours away from the capital city, is Jerico, one of
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Traveling Outside Medellin: Do You Need to Speak Spanish?

TLDR? Most people outside Medellín don’t speak Spanish, but you can communicate through translator apps or by enrolling in a language school! As a nomad, sometimes it is difficult when you arrive in a place where people don’t speak your language.  Now, while you might be fine scraping by with
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The Best Parks and Hikes in Jerico, Antioquia

The Best Parks and Hikes in Jerico, Antioquia

TLDR? Jerico is the perfect place to unwind with the most stunning views of mountains and canyons. If you like the idea of hiking for a few hours through lush greenery, mountains, and beautiful waterfalls, Jerico is the perfect place for you. Also called the southwestern Athens of Antioquia, Jerico
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3 Places to Go Hear Underground Dance Music in Medellin

TLDR? Medellín’s party scene is diverse, with some great places where you can go and hear underground dance music! The Medellin party scene has become notorious for its intensity and vivaciousness. In fact, before arriving here, a friend of mine in New York described it as “mind-blowing.” Coming from a
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The Best Places to Get Korean Food in Medellin

TLDR? Medellín is an international city with some excellent Korean restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat! Medellin is a thriving metropolitan center known for its citizens’ welcoming and friendly nature. It comes as no surprise then that the culinary scene in Medellin is as diverse and wonderful
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A Few Great Places to Get Organic Groceries in Laureles

TLDR? There are multiple shops around Laureles that sell healthy, organic groceries. Medellin sits in a verdant valley shrouded in the mists of the Antioquian highlands. This region has long been treasured for its climate and the fecundity of its soil. These aspects have facilitated a long agricultural history in
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A Quick Guide to Ritvales 2022

A Quick Guide to Ritvales 2022

TLDR? Ritvales 2022 is an electronic music festival held each year in Medellin. If you’re a fan of electronic music, you’ll definitely want to attend the Ritvales festival to enjoy great music, food, and drinks.  Make sure to show up in your best outfit as style and fashion take over
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Medellín Meditation: Silent Retreats in Antioquia 

Sometimes, we deserve to reward ourselves for being too busy working or even studying. And one of the best ways to do that is to make ourselves feel better. Silent retreats are the perfect choice when you want to relax, breathe, and escape from everything that’s causing you stress.  Personally,
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Amazing Wildlife You Can See Right Outside of Medellin

TLDR? Medellín may be a city, but there’s some incredible wildlife to be seen just beyond the town’s borders. Medellin is a city that’s smack dab in the middle of one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. In fact, Colombia in general is recognized as one of the world’s 17 megadiverse
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A Quick Guide to Caving and Caverns in Medellín

A Quick Guide to Caving and Caverns in Medellín

Staying in a city can make you forget about all the natural wonders Colombia has to offer. But you don’t need to drive off hours and hours into the wilderness to experience them!  What if I told you about an unforgettable caving experience in the Medellin area where you can
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