Medellin Living

One thing that still comes up with my friends and family is the safety of Medellin and of Colombia.  Honestly, I couldn’t comment on anything other than the city and suburbs of Medellin.  I’ve been here  for almost eight months, and I haven’t really traveled.
I can say with 100% certainty that Medellin is a safe [...]

As the days come and go, there are a handful of things in Medellin that you can count on every day.  First, of course, is the weather.  I’m pretty sure that Medellin has a permanent forecast of temperatures in the 70’s F with a chance of rain.
A little more interesting, however, are the sounds.  I [...]

When does the second biggest city in Colombia become a ghost town?  It may get quiet on Sundays, but I have never seen anything as distinct as Medellin in the early afternoon on January 1st.
New Years Eve is a party, for sure, with fireworks and tradition.  The next day, it is obvious just how hard [...]

I was lucky enough to spend New Year’s Eve with one of the most amazing families in Medellin.  I met them through a mutual friend.  Even though there are plenty of communication issues between us, they have taken me in as one of the family.
My friend and I met up with the other kids at [...]

I came to Medellin just  a few days before the start of Feria De Las Flores.  The city exploded with flowers everywhere, and there were so many events and displays, it was hard to figure out where to go next.  Christmas time has a different feel entirely.  There is just as many, if not more, [...]

When I first was invited to my friend Juan Diego’s house, I was expecting the typical Medellin style house.  I knew it was up in Santa Elena, but that didn’t mean much to me.  What I found was one of the most amazing homes I have ever been in.  Like a cross between a ski [...]

Crazy, lights, everywhere.  That’s pretty much the only way to sum up Medellin during the Christmas season.  Here are some pictures from the river (Rio Medellin) that runs near the metro.  Next week will be the lights of Envigado!
Post by Holly. Currently living in Medellin, Holly is getting to know the Colombian culture through music, language, [...]

Ok…it is, because everything here in Medellin can be delivered.  Sure, there’s the normal pizza and other restaurant type foods that you can find delivered in other places in the world, but here in Medellin the pharmacy, the local corner market, and even McDonald’s delivers.
Yet, somehow the young people all stay beautifully thin.  Probably because, [...]

Nothing marks the beginning of the Holiday season better than the incessant crack of fireworks.  If you’re in Medellin from the end of November, through the holiday season, you are bound to get an earful of the loud bangs that sing through the city completely randomly through the night.  I, personally, am totally over it.  [...]

Robin from The Arepa put together a great video of photos from the past year. If I knew how to edit video, I’d be doing the same!