After a string of go-go-go travel and cuteness overload, we were ready to “settle down” for awhile (aka two weeks) in green and mountainous Manizales, which is one of the three mid-sized cities in Colombia’s Eje Cafetera, or Coffee Triangle. We liked Manizales…a lot. More than we thought we would, and in fact, surprisingly more than Medellin. A lot of…
Many blogs, guidebooks and locals all proclaim that Jardin, 3.5 hours south of Medellin, is the “most beautiful pueblo in Colombia.” So, being that we’re into cute things and buckets of color, (you may have noticed), it seemed like a place we definitely wanted to check out on our way south to the Coffee Zone. Jardin is beloved by Colombians…
One thing we’re quickly learning about Colombians is they love traveling within their own country. As they should. They are blessed with a plethora of phenomenal options, year-round great weather, and a wonderful tourism structure. We’re also realizing because of this, that weekends can be a bit of a madhouse when traveling to the many charming pueblos, particularly on the…
One of the many reasons we adore Colombia is the abundance of magnificent nature and adventure options. So, after three weeks, we decided we were due some of this very thing. From Guatape, we changed buses in Marinilla and headed two hours east to the little lush haven of Reserva Natural Canon del Rio Claro, an all-inclusive eco hotel tucked…
A mere two hours east of Medellin lies a tiny resplendent pueblo which feels a bit like a stroll into Candyland…so stinkin’ cute, you just want to pinch its cheeks and don a peppermint costume. It's even more reminiscent of Candyland and the aforementioned costume when you arrive on Halloween night. It’s arguably the most vibrant place in Colombia, and…
Medellin…to some the mere name of it brings a shudder and a stereotypical statement about cocaine, the TV show Narcos, and the notorious drug lord & narcoterrorist, Pablo Escobar. While it’s true, that Medellin was once known as the “murder capital of the world,” in the last 20 years it has undergone a miraculous transformation and is now a must…
Two year ago, when we still thought our plan was to open a bed & brewery in Colombia, we researched deeply and narrowed down the top six possible places we wanted to check out as possible locations. Medellín, (the “ll” is pronounced as a j-sound here,) being a popular area for expats, easy living and a year-round perfect climate, made…
We have a lot of hope. For cities that may be falling into a downtrodden path, for countries ripped apart by wars and dictatorships, and for our planet as it continues an uphill battle against climate change. It’s hard not to have hope when you see a neighborhood like Comuna 13. Less than 25 years ago, this sprawling hillside barrio…
