Bogota
Articles tagged Bogota on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
A Bermuda Triangle in Bogota
Bogotá boasts its own version of the Bermuda Triangle, an area of the city in which many travelers just hope to pass through without getting lost.
The Most Popular Colombian Cities for Tourism
For decades, Colombia had been on the no-go list of many travelers due to various security concerns. However, the situation has improved dramatically over the past ten years, meaning that there has never been a better…
Bogotá vs Medellín: a Comprehensive Comparison
Bogotá vs Medellín, which is the better city to live in? Jeff compares the two largest cities in Colombia in a comprehensive comparison.
The Food Truck Trend Comes to Colombia
Ryan discovers the food truck trend in Bogotá and tries each one at the city’s primary park for these mobile restaurants, which are all over the capital.
Starbucks in Bogotá: The First Starbucks Store in Colombia
Starbucks opened its first store in Bogotá on July 16 to long lines and I had the opportunity to visit about two weeks after the opening.
Sushi Taste: A Japanese Restaurant, Born from Benihana
Ryan discovers Japanese food at Sushi Taste, a new Laureles restaurant that features teppanyaki too.
Best Colombian Vacations of 2013
Ryan recounts his best Colombian vacations of 2013, including trips to a Caribbean island, Bogota and several pueblos around Medellin.
Living in the Sewers of Colombia
Ryan and I try to keep the stories upbeat and positive here on Medellin Living, but we’re also not blind to the difficulties faced by Colombia’s poor people. In this Vice video, originally released in 2007, you’ll see…
Medellín Means Serendipity
Writer’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part story. Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, Urban Buddha Hostel, Medellín Four days off in a row, starting now, something almost anyone loves, but there’s no fun in it if there’s nothing to…
6 Tourist-Friendly Destinations in Colombia
After quite a long time of being off the travel radar, Colombia is back in the game. There are few countries that have the mix of attractions that Colombia has. Stunning rainforests, metropolitan cities, idyllic…
Top 10 Things to Do in Bogota
As much as I like to poke fun at expats who prefer to live in Bogota, versus Medellin, there are plenty of interesting things to do in Bogota as a tourist. Luckily, much of it can be covered within a day or two, so even…
Christmas in Bogota: Big Trees, Mongolian Food, and Catedral de Sal
Bogotá features its share of lights — not quite the candescence of Medellín — but I would have never known what kind of display the Colombian capital offers had I not come to see it. I had two other things I really…
Seeing Bogota in a Creative Light
The following is a guest post by The Hairy Chef. Colombia…the only risk is… Not understanding Spanish? Drowning in endless floods of mango juice? Having too much fun? Getting sunburnt? Doing too much cool shit? Getting…
Bogota vs Medellin: Choosing Where to Live In Colombia
The following is a guest post by Brice. Bogota vs Medellin. The capital of Colombia versus it’s much loved little sister. I believe it’s a truth in most countries, where the second city has a complex with it’s big…
Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Transportation in Colombia (Part 1)
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…
Win A Free Trip To Colombia
I recently became aware of a great opportunity to win an all expenses paid trip to Colombia! 6 bloggers have been chosen to represent 6 different countries – the USA, Spain, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela and Brazil. They…