When people think of travel to Colombia, few think of the leafy streets and progressive architecture of Medellin, nor the stunning colonial streets of Cartagena, the buzzing streets of Cali or the cosmopolitan Bogota. Inevitably, most people will think these cities look something like this: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Not true, Mr. Hollywood. In […]
Tag: Medellin
There are some rivalries in history that eclipse trifling matters such as War, Religion, Independence and History; where issues such as Right and Left, Suppression and Liberty, Governments and Control are forgotten. Mere incidentals in the face of the bigger picture; the bigger issues. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We’re talking important questions like: Who […]
So what will 2012 bring? European economic collapse? A new US President? The end of the world? Who knows, but one thing is for sure: 2012 SHOULD bring to you a trip to Colombia (before the world ends, of course). –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– There’s never been a better time to come to this […]
Travel to Medellín is becoming increasingly popular as the city’s reputation transforms from danger capital to party and culture capital. Travellers discover a city full of international quality restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as a city of contemporary beauty. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In the run up to Christmas, Medellín transforms once again into […]
Medellín is one of the most up and coming cities in the world, and is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most desirable places to live. Not only is it one of the fashion capitals of Latin America, one of the most progressive cities in the continent and home of some of Colombia’s […]
This is part two of our photo essay about the Fería de Las Flores in Medellín, 2011. It’s a week of flowers, dancing, cars, merriment and much more, all in ‘The City of Eternal Spring’. If you missed out this year, be sure to plan ahead and go in 2012. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <–
A year ago today I was on board a plane heading towards South America. It was three days after my eldest brothers wedding, meaning I’d had a good opportunity to say goodbye to my entire family; those from London, those from Sheffield, and those from all other corners of England. It also meant everything I […]
Yesterday we discussed the city of Medellín and how, after the demise of Pablo Escobar, the city went under a radical transformation and eventually became the strikingly modern city it is today. Vulnerable communities were brought into the city by the Metro and their lives improved by the ease of communication. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) […]
As you wander through the leafy streets of Medellín at night, lit by the familiar orange glow of the city and brushed with the gentle breeze of a never-ending Spring, it can be hard to imagine that this city was once the stronghold of one of the most notorious criminals in modern memory. –> Colombia […]
You may remember that in previous posts on the Colombia Travel Blog we’ve looked at Romancing The Stone and Mr. And Mrs. Smith in our Colombia Vs. Hollywood series. Today marks somewhat of a shift of gears, since both those films I wasn’t a big fan of. Medellín, however, is great… Probably. I say probably because […]