Happy New Year! And how is it possible that it’s already January 11?? At the end of every year, we like to look back on our travels and…
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Medellin is world-renowned for its Christmas lights. Also known as Alumbrados, the Medellin Christmas Lights are put on by EPM, the city’s public/private utility company. Each year, the…
Cartagena, Colombia is renowned for its street art. Stunning murals can be found all over Cartagena, but the most well-known neighborhoods for visitors are the Getsemani and La…
Our November trip to Cartagena, Colombia was a consolation prize. Many months ago we booked a trip to Austin, Texas to celebrate my Mom’s birthday and Thanksgiving with…
Oozing with charm, Jericó, Colombia is a mountain hamlet in the southern part of our home district of Antioquia. Another officially designated Pueblo Patrimonio (Heritage Town), Jericó had…
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees.” – John Muir With the confinement of COVID and the…
El Carmen de Viboral is yet another charming Colombian town that’s an easy day trip from Medellín. El Carmen de Viboral’s claim to fame is its artisan ceramics…
Ah, freedom! After almost six months of lockdown, Colombia lifted its national quarantine and strict travel restrictions on Sept. 1. To celebrate, we finally broke down and bought…
Today is a big day! Colombia travel (or any travel, for that matter) hasn’t been on our radar for many months now. But after almost half a year…
This time last year, Medellín was alive with flowers, monumental public events, and civic pride. For 61 years running, the Feria de las Flores has been the biggest…