Medellín is absolutely gorgeous, and a must visit if you're planning a trip to Colombia. Anybody who remembers the drug wars or has seen Narcos will be worried about the city's crime rate. Actually, Medellín crime rate has plummeted, and it's no more dangerous than Orlando, Florida. We stayed at the Hotel NH Collection Medellín Royal - the service was excellent, and the … [Read more...] about Our Visit to Medellín, Colombia
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Our Visit to Cartagena, Colombia
Our first visit in Colombia was Cartagena. We came for a wedding, and left learning with great memories and a ton of knowledge. Cartagena was the main trading port between Spain and their overseas empire. We recommend staying in traditional Cartagena, which is within their walls. One night was spent outside of these walls - while it was a change, we recommend staying in the … [Read more...] about Our Visit to Cartagena, Colombia
Colombia – August 2016
Colombia was one of the best vacations we ever had. The people were incredibly polite, the food was delicious and diverse, and the history was more remarkable than we knew. Pro-Tip: Aguardiente is the liquor of choice in Colombia. Make sure you order a shot while you're here. Cartagena Our first visit was to Cartagena. We came for a wedding, and left learning with … [Read more...] about Colombia – August 2016