17 Best restaurants in Medellín (2025)
I’ve never eaten as well on a daily basis as I did when I lived in Medellín. Pulpo was a 3x weekly dinner, and no restaurant was off limits due to price, as very much is not the case for me in the States. Two of the best restaurants in Medellín - which would be...
Is Colombia safe in 2025? and what is the safest city?
I got my husband's identity stolen in Colombia last year, just 5 days after our wedding. His phone fell out of his pocket as we mad dashed in and out of a 3-block cab ride to escape the sudden onset of a jungle rain monsoon. The next day the driver called and said he...
Should You Do Your Destination Wedding in Colombia in 2025?
Destination weddings are becoming more popular as global access to tourism increases and American prices rise with it it. According to a report by the Destination Wedding Market Research, the global destination wedding market was valued at $9.6 billion in 2019 and is...
21 Cool Things to do in Medellín, Colombia in 2025
I did a solo trip to Medellín planning to stay for 1 week. That’s how much time I thought I would need to execute the standard recommended tourist activities and visit the best places list. I ended up staying for 3 years and I go back all the time - still with...
9 Foods to eat in Colombia – Street Food Edition
Colombia has some of the most beautiful and unique dining experiences of anywhere I've been. I highly suggest any foodie make it a point to go there, and if you do here's your hit list for fine dining in Cartagena - other cities coming soon. If you're looking for a...
This is How Much My Destination Wedding Cost in Cartagena, Colombia
Is it cheaper for Americans to do a destination wedding than to have it in the US? Yes, for many of us; particularly those of us who live somewhere like California. Obviously, it depends on what you could put together here in the states, what you want to do for your...
Your Guide to the Perfect 10-day Colombia Trip (2025)
It's your first time going to Colombia and you only have 10 days. Perfect. Here's your itinerary: 4 nights in Medellín (Friday - Tuesday) 3 nights in Tayrona (Tuesday - Friday) 2 nights in Cartagena (Friday - Sunday) Medellín Medellín has an obvious reputation for...
How Much are Yacht Rentals in Cartagena, Colombia (2025)
This blog post is in response to this question that I got on my This is How Much a Destination Wedding Costs in Cartagena, Colombia blog: "Hello! I saw your blog about your awesome and very beautiful destination wedding in Cartagena! My fiancé and I are doing the...
13 Best Souvenirs and Gifts to Buy in Colombia (2025)
Colombia is a recent phenomenon in the travel community - drawing pilgrims in hordes, due to its beautiful landscape, warm yet modern culture, and of course - affordable prices. While the first thing we tend to do in a country whose purchasing power pales in...
10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in Cartagena in 2025 – and how much they cost
Cartagena is known for its stunningly beautiful restaurants with incredible food at shockingly affordable prices. You can find delicious street food in colonial squares just as easily as you can find a 21-course tasting menu at one of Cartagena's many fine dining...