15. Bogota, Colombia The bustling capital of Colombia is a city full of excitement and wonder. The city has many diverse neighborhoods, many of which feel like entirely new cities in themselves. The ubiquitous street art adds some spice to the already colorful city, especially in the stunning hillside barrio of Comuna Paraiso. There aren’t… Read More My Top 15 Favorite Cities In South America
Surprisingly, the first I ever heard of Medellin was not from the tales of Pablo Escobar, but from the golfer Camilo Villegas. His long hair, muscular build, and Latin swagger solidified him as probably my only ever man crush on a golfer. Of course, his contributions to Colombian history weren’t nearly as significant as his… Read More Comuna 13 in Medellin, Colombia | A Broken Barrio Reinvigorated
Colombia was the first country that I ever visited as a solo traveler. I’ll admit, I was pretty dang nervous. I had never gone on a solo trip before. Even though it was just for two weeks, Colombia isn’t most people’s first choice to take on their first solo trip. Yeah, believe it or not,… Read More The 5 Best Party Cities in Colombia
While I now advocate for traveling solo whenever I can, I have to admit, I was a bit nervous going into South America. It was my first ever solo backpacking trip and I decided to kick it off in the country of cocaine and cartels: Colombia. While decades of improvement and progress have passed since… Read More What’s It Like To Travel Solo In South America?
The reign of Pablo Escobar and the legacy that followed have given Colombia a reputation that has been hard to shake, despite the fact that the Colombia of today has all but erased the demons of a Colombia past.… Read More How Easy Is It To Get Cocaine in Colombia?
One of the most memorable days I’ve ever had while traveling was the day that I meandered into Comuna 13, once notorious for being the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia. Beyond just seeing the scenery and beauty of the colorful houses cascading along the hills, that day became a perfect example of my favorite… Read More Comuna 13: A Day in Medellin’s Most Notorious Barrio
I’ll admit, going into Colombia, I was more than a little nervous. It was my first time going to a new country on my own. Rather than pick like Canada or France or something, I chose a country that most Americans only knew from Narcos and Pablo Escobar. I told myself that the times have changed… Read More Backpacking Colombia: A Traveller’s Survival Guide
If you are reading this, then you are probably looking for a quick answer rather than a roundabout discussion of the two only for the writer to say that you should go to both. I could also do that to avoid offending anyone who feels strongly about either city, but I won’t. The answer is… Read More Bogotá vs. Medellín: Which Is Better?
When I was trying to prepare myself to go to Colombia, rather than hone up on my Spanish skills or try to take lessons, I just listened to the Shakira song La Bicicleta on repeat. There’s a line where she says something along the lines of “taking her husband Pique to Tayrona so that he… Read More The Ultimate Guide To Tayrona National Park