Latest Story

Santa Fe

The Best Malls in Medellín

Something impossible to miss in Medellín is the shopping malls. There are some nice ones. I'm not much of a shopper nor have I ever been but this post isn't for me, it's for all of you reading this blog, to give you a guide. Frankly, the best thing about malls, I think, is this parody in the show "How I Met Your Mother." So, in the words of Robin Sparkles, "Let's go to … [Read More...]

Featured Story

Vibra Mi Tierra 2013

Medellin Events: May 2013

Going forward, Ryan and I will be compiling monthly posts with local events in Medellin, including notable concerts, festivals, sports events, and … [Read More...]

Featured Story

carmenrestaurant2

Kimchi Tacos Come to Colombia

One of the best foods ever created comes from a food truck. In Los Angeles, two enterprising chefs decided four years ago to blend the foods of two prominent … [Read More...]

More Stories

Bucaramanga

First Impressions of Bucaramanga

Visiting Bucaramanga was an afterthought. I've wanted to visit the pueblo of San Gil, "adventure capital of Colombia," since 2009, but it wasn't until recently that Bucaramanga edged its way into my subconscience as well. A few years ago, Medellin was … [Read More...]

Easyfly plane

EasyFly Airline Review

I discovered EasyFly, a discount Colombian airline, in my search for low-cost flights from Medellin to Bucaramanga. A week before my departure, I booked a return flight online for 249,440 pesos ($159), which works out to about $80 each way. But the cost … [Read More...]

More Posts from this Category