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Colombia is probably one of the most misunderstood countries in the world. People of my generation have had very little exposure to this country. We remember the Juan Valdez coffee commercials, and of course, the news stories of Pablo Escobar and the drug cartels...
As we finished walking through the apartment we wanted to buy in Medellín's El Poblado neighborhood, Mike, my husband, turns to me and says, "Honey, trust me, it will...
Baseball great Yogi Berra said, “It´s like déjà vu all over again.” That´s exactly how I feel when I see Facebook posts from “newbie” transplants to Medellín, Colombia. The newcomers get caught up in the wonder and newness of living in the city...
"When my 2016 vacation plans with my girlfriend fell through at the last minute, I looked for the cheapest flight to go on a trip by myself," says 52-year-old Rob Abshear. "I was coming from Fort Lauderdale and I got a great price on a flight to Medellín, Colombia."
The fabulous spring-like climate was what first attracted David and Carole Wallis to the idea of retiring in Medellín, Colombia. Who can argue with daytime highs in the mid-70s F to low 80s F? But it’s the city’s low cost of living and great quality of life that made them fall for its charms completely.
“We are living a lifestyle in Medellín we never could have in the U.S.,” says Shelly Owens about the life she and her husband, John Woolley, have...
My love affair with Medellín, Colombia began after only my third day in the city. I woke to the sound of the birds chirping in the tree outside my window. I spent the day wandering through the neighborhood taking in the sights and sounds of my new surroundings...
With over 1,900 species of birds and an array of micro climates ranging from dry desert…to cool mountain…to humid jungle, Colombia, is the second most biodiverse country in the world.
“Honey, what color is my toothbrush?” You would think that after 36 years of marriage my husband, Mike, would know this. And yet…that is the first thing he asks me as we are unpacking after returning home from a trip. I´d like to blame it on him having a “senior moment.”...
What is life like in Medellín? Well, if you’ve been reading about “the City of Eternal Spring,” then you probably already know about its perfect weather and high-quality, affordable healthcare.