Medellin Living

This just may officially be the most boring weekend in Colombia.  Like many other countries, Colombia has decided to ban all alcohol sales for the entire weekend, due to the elections today.  The bars and clubs are all closed, and even the grocery stores have some one watching the liquor. On top of that, no [...]

After eight months in Medellin, I will be moving forward (back to the United States).  A few weeks ago, I got a job offer to teach dance technique at a top level gymnastics facility, that is also close to my family.  Considering my love for dance and gymnastics, being near my family again, being near [...]

…I’ve been having a bad time with the Internet at my house. The landlord is out of town, and we’re trying to get it fixed. I haven’t forgotten about you, I just don’t have the resources right now. I will get some updates up here as soon as possible! Thanks! [...]

Medellin Living is one of the 5 finalists for Best Latin American Weblog in the 10th Annual Weblog Awards (aka the 2010 bloggies)!  When I arrived in Medellin this time last year, I was immediately struck by the natural beauty, rich culture, and friendly paisas.  Starting this blog was my way of getting the word [...]

I knew the time was coming when I would finally have to figure out the Colombian pharmacy system.  Obviously, I was only able to bring a certain amount of my medications with me.
I knew I would be able to get what I needed here in Medellin, but I had no clue what the actual process [...]

There is something awesome that comes along with the high beauty standards here in Medellin…cheap salons!  There are hair/nail salons on every other block.  I’ve found that a good nail salon charges about 6,000 COP for either a manicure or pedicure.  Amazing hair cuts here are under 15,000 COP, and a full color, cut, and [...]

Maybe it’s because I have lived all my life in a small town of one sort or another, but I hate that it is not appropriate for me to go to the store in my pajamas.  Getting dressed is a lot more fun when it is not mandatory.
Post by Holly. Currently living in Medellin, Holly is [...]

I just want to say a big, fat, Merry Christmas to everyone out there!  Thank you so much for following me in my travels this far.  I’m going to take a quick break for the holidays and my birthday which is on the 31st.  I hope to hear from you all again in 2010!
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It seems like my life in Medellin takes a new turn every time I blink.  After almost three months of (not very intense) job searching I finally have a job that will keep me securely in Medellin for as long as I want to stay.  I had decided after the first month that I didn’t [...]

I first saw Artefacto at Altavoz.  I was impressed by the group, overall.  They are a Medellin band lead by Felipe Carmona, 30 (yes, he’s 30…it has been a topic of discussion and jokes ever since I found out.)  Felipe has been very kind to me with offering insights into the Colombian music scene, and [...]