Posts by Maria Kim

Landing in Medellín and realizing your phone plan doesn’t “travel” as well as you do is a classic. The good news: getting connected in Colombia is usually fast, affordable, and way less...

Medellín has a way of making you want to level up—without trying too hard. The vibe is relaxed but put-together, colorful but not flashy, comfortable but still intentional. So if your backpacker...

So, you want to visit Medellín, Colombia, but don’t know where to begin? No need to fret. Traveling to and from Medellín over the years has taught me some tricks on how to save time and money...

Trying to narrow down the best places to stay in Medellín, Colombia, is difficult enough, but the more time I spend here after making some local friends and speaking with travelers, the harder...

Getting around safely in Medellin consists of more or less of the same common sense you’d use in any major city—whether you speak the language or not—but there are certain quirks and courtesies...