Category: Arts and Culture

The Boy from Medellín: A Medellín Resident’s Review

The Boy from Medellín: A Medellín Resident’s Review

TLDR? In this documentary, you can learn more about the singer, his mental health, his music, his family, and his contact with his fans. “The Boy From Medellín” is a documentary based on the life of singer José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, better known by his stage name J Balvin.  The
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Fun Things To Do In Medellin on A Rainy Day

TLDR? If you’ve got a rainy day in Medellin to waste, head to Cine Colombia or stroll the halls of one of the city’s museums! This article is a bit funny since it’s in the nature of Medellin to be at least a little bit rainy each day. After all,
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Best Places To Buy Camera Supplies In Medellin 

TLDR? Buying a camera in Medellin can be expensive, but there are still some great places to pick up what you need. If you’re on the go, traveling in a fantastic foreign land, chances are you’re going to want to be taking lots of pictures of whatever you’re experiencing. Nowadays
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Medellin Salsa Night 2022: A Guide

Medellin Salsa Night 2022: A Guide

TLDR? Grupo Niche is one of the great artists you’ll see on October 7th at Aeroparque Juan Pablo II. The Medellin salsa night is for all those who enjoy good music and want to dance to the swing of this genre. The city of Eternal Spring always has fun events
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Best Studios To Get Professional Photography Done In Medellin

TLDR? There are some excellent photography studios around Medellin where you can get a professional headshot! Depending on your profession, there’s always a chance that you might need to source some good head shots for your next hustle. In Medellin, whether you’re a permanent resident or just a visitor, this
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All About the Festival de Musica Electronica Resistance 2022

All About the Festival de Musica Electronica Resistance 2022

TLDR? After a three-year hiatus, Festival de Musica Electronica Resistance 2022 will happen on December 3rd at Cincuentario Stadium with artists such as Stefano Nosterini. The Festival de Musica Electronica Resistance 2022 is one of the most popular and respected techno and house music festivals. This year’s line-up is on
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Medellin Oktoberfest 2022: A Piece of Germany in Colombia

Medellin Oktoberfest 2022: A Piece of Germany in Colombia

TLDR? This is an awesome space to get to know a little bit of Germany, its beer culture and more! The Medellin Oktoberfest 2022 is the Colombian version of the German Oktoberfest, one of the most popular and most attended events in the world.  At the Medellin Oktoberfest, you’ll have
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Parroquia San Jose: One of Downtown Medellin’s Best Churches

Medellin, like much of Latin America, has some great examples of beautiful colonial architecture within its boundaries. This is oftentimes especially true of the downtown area, which hosts much of the historical architecture in the city. When you’re talking about colonial architecture, much of the time you’ve got to be
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Festival Estereo Picnic 2023: A Complete Guide

Festival Estereo Picnic 2023: A Complete Guide

TLDR?  The Festival Estéreo Picnic will be held in Bogotá in March 2023 and features singers such as Drake and Billie Eilish. Most of us are familiar with big events such as Coachella, Electric Daisy, and Burning Man. But, there are also some big music festivals you can check out
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Checking Out the J Balvin Museum in Medellin

Checking Out the J Balvin Museum in Medellin

TLDR? The J Balvin Museum in Medellin showcases this reggaeton artist’s life and accomplishments over the years! Reggaeton and Medellin are two words that go pretty much hand-in-hand. After all, Medellin is the music capital of Colombia! One reggaeton artist that we really can’t forget about when visiting Medellin is
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rest area in landmark hotel overlooking the manila neighborhood

Manila Neighborhood Review

TLDR? Manila is a neighborhood that has all kinds of services at hand, and is specialized in good food!  Medellin is a city full of tourist sectors and each one is distinguished by one specialty or another, whether it’s gastronomy, history, or nightlife. El Poblado is a highly popular district
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