Discover the highlights of the six months we lived in Colombia. We lived in Envigado and Medellin and mostly got to know those cities very well. But we also traveled to pueblos, to Bogota (which surprised us), and to the off-the-radar Pacific coast.
There's a different way to do the Cascada El Tigre tour than how everyone tries to sell it to you. It involves five waterfalls, three beaches, a cave, an awesome meal, and a self-guided hike. It was the highlight of our trip to El Valle, Chocó, Colombia. Here's how to do it.
15 Colombia Pacific Coast travel tips including how worried to be about bugs and rain, what tour not to miss, and how not to miss your flight.
How to get to Bahia Solano, where the best places and beaches are to stay at (including the pros and cons of each), and how to have a great time.
From waterfalls, to turtles, to beaches, to drinks, here's an extensive guide of things to do in El Valle (plus a map!), a small town in the Chocó department of Colombia's Pacific Coast that is so under-covered by tour guides and blogs that even Google Maps doesn't show its streets.
Info, maps, tips and more for Cerro de las Tres Cruces a short but intense hike that's a must-do for any fitness-minded person in Medellin.
The Cerro Tusa hike isn't your typical hike. It's the steepest, crawl-your-way-up-and-don't-look-down hike we've ever done. Make that tried. One of us didn't make it up. Here's all you need to know to do the hike yourself including how to get there, whether a guide is necessary, and how to prepare yourself.
Jerico, Colombia is a tourism playground. So why does barely anyone rave about it? Well the secret's out now. Here are the things to do in Jerico, Colombia.
Jerico's new religion is food! If you make a pilgramage there, here are the artisanal treats to try and the best restaurants in Jerico to eat at.
7 Medellin hikes that can be done in a day (or less), 1 unforgettable trek, plus general tips, a map, and links to detailed guides.
If you want to be one of the rare few foreigners to visit Venecia, Antioquia here are the things to do and where to sleep, eat, and drink. (There's more than Cerro Tusa!) It's only 2 hours from Medellin, but you'll feel like you're in a completely different country and century.
A professional blind taste test reveals a surprise and overwhelming winner of the best coffee in Medellin, Colombia.
With caves, a waterfall, an ancient trail, and being so easily accessible from Medellin, the Cuevas del Higueron hike would seem like a can't miss. It's worth doing… but it has its ups and downs, literally and figuratively. Here's all you need to know for a self-guided hike.
Hidden waterfalls, birds and fruit galore, authentic coffee farm tours, and more. For those looking for a perfect getaway from Medellin, these are some of the unexpected highlights you'll find in the beautiful, colorful town of Jardin, Colombia.
What to bring, how to stay safe, what to worry about, how best to feed yourself, how to work off all that avocado you'll be eating, and 17 more tips for any expat or digital nomad thinking of moving to Medellin.
This in an awesome hike in Medellin, with eye-popping views, interesting and varied trails, a refreshing swimming area, and a cool, undiscovered neighborhood. But it's also easy to get lost. So if you're looking to do the Cerro Quitasol hike without a guide, read this first.
This one-way hike includes one ex-prison (Escobar's infamous La Catedral), two jungle waterfalls, and one amazing viewpoint.
Beer is popular in Colombia, but that doesn't mean all Colombian beers are delicious. Read the results of our taste test to find the best Colombian beer.