Medellin Living

Moving to Medellin was not a decision that I took lightly. Not only did I have to consider my life and how it would change but I also had to consider how the move would impact Jacob, my dog. I had heard of dogs being quarantined for days, and even weeks, in airports around the [...]

The first time I went to Medellin I took the bus from Pereira. Although bus travel is the cheapest and most available form of travel across Colombia, I was ready to get out and hike home after a few hours on the bus because I was so sick. After almost seven hours of altitude and [...]

As a follow-up to Kristen’s earlier post about transportation in Colombia, I thought I would share some helpful tips about flying within the country. Many visitors to Colombia are surprised by how check-in and security work at Colombian airports. The process is simple, but is quite different from flying in the U.S.A. Here are a [...]

One thing which can’t be avoided when traveling round Colombia is the Colombian bus. Before coming here I had done the majority of my bus travel in Argentina where the buses are truly the cream of the crop and the humble backpacker is spoiled for quality and choice. Colombia (like most of South America to [...]

In my last blog I talked a bit about transportation within the cities of Colombia.  However, travel in Colombia is about so much more than just staying put in one place, so it’s essential to find the most efficient, cheapest or sometimes quickest ways to travel around the country. Buses For most Colombians, buses are the [...]

The potent smell of fried empanadas drifts through the window.  Horns are sounding all around as death-defying motorcyclists speed around gigantic buses overflowing with people. A man wears a clown nose and juggles three red balls at the intersection up ahead. The sounds of salsa and reggaeton blend together in a musical symphony that permeates [...]

Every frequent traveler knows that cab rides to the airport can be expensive and costs add up fast. For business travelers, especially cheap airport parking is essential. For short trips, parking at the airport is often the most affordable option. Gatwick Airport is located just outside London and is one of the busiest airports in [...]

So, after finding all of the correct offices, getting my stamp out of Colombia and into Venezuela, and having a super relaxing lunch, it was time to finish the process. The stamp out of Venezuela was easy, but interesting.  To receive a stamp out of Venezuela you must pay 55,000 VBF.  I went to the [...]

So, I needed to leave the country since my tourist visa was up.  Venezuela was the closest and cheapest option, and that’s where I decided to go. With my limited Spanish I knew that I would need some major help for this trip.  I recruited my friend JD for the trip, and he was kind [...]

On a beautiful Saturday morning, I headed over to the north bus terminal to meet a group of friends and spend the day in Guatape. The north bus terminal is practically attached to the Caribe metro station.  Once inside I was slightly overwhelmed with the amount of people and destinations.  I was really glad to [...]