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Colombia’s National Holidays (2025)
Colombia has the fourth most national holidays of any country in the world, with 18 in total, plus Palm…
Guide to Using the Medellin Metro
The people of Medellin are hugely proud of their clean, modern, innovative, and expansive metro network. Inaugurated in 1996,…
Opening a Bank Account in Medellin
If you have decided to settle in the city, then opening a bank account in Medellin will be right…
Working in Medellin
Colombia is quickly becoming a hugely popular destination for expats to settle and work. The tourism tagline was once…
The Best Views in Medellin
Medellin is a beautiful city set within a valley with the houses and apartments rising up all around before…
Best Towns To visit Near Medellin
Medellin is the capital of the Antioquia region of Colombia and the city is surrounded by traditional ‘pueblos’ full…
Buying Property in Medellin
Millions of people visit Colombia every year with many thousands choosing to make a new life in the country….
An Expat’s Guide to Living in Medellรญn
I have had the great pleasure of being able to live in Medellรญn for almost 20 years of my…
Pros and Cons of Living in Medellin
I consider myself to be incredibly fortunate to call Medellin my home. I have visited hundreds of towns and…
Backpacking in Medellin
Colombia is an increasingly popular destination for backpackers and understandably so. Each region offers its own distinct culture, food,…
Finding an Apartment in Medellin
Medellin is my favorite city in the world and moving here to live over 16 years ago was the…
Going to a Football Match in Medellin
Football is a huge part of Colombian culture and a trip to the stadium in Medellin is truly an…
Best Street Foods In Medellin
When you are on the street in Medellin you will often smell wafts of tempting fried food tempting you…
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Medellin
The number of top vegetarian and vegan restaurants has increased very quickly over recent years and there are now…
Best Bandeja Paisas in Medellin
Medellin is a city that loves to celebrate its agricultural, and l, farming history through culture, fashion, music, and…
Best Coffee Shops in Medellin
Colombia is famous across the world for producing amazing coffee but surpringsly few Colombians had ever sampled their incredible…
Best Tours in Medellin
Medellin has so much to offer and one of the best ways to make the most of your visit…
Best Things to do In Sabaneta
Sabaneta is very close to Medellin but it feels very different. You can get to Sabaneta by heading south…
Medellin on a Budget
As tourism continues to boom in Medellin, there has been an increase in high-end offerings with high-end prices. Accommodation,…
Best Place to Stay In Medellin
Choosing the right place to stay in Medellin is key to getting the most from the city. Poblado is…