The Bandeja Paisa is quite possibly one of the largest meals you’ve ever had on one plate. Correction: platter. You see the literal translation of “Bandeja Paisa” is: Paisa Platter (Paisa is the nickname for people from Medellin and area.) It makes sense to call this the Paisa Platter, because you need a platter to [...]
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Medellin Colombia Tango
Medellin Colombia has tango? Yes. In fact there’s a history of tango in Medellin. Unfortunately the complexity of this beautiful dance has been lost on the younger generation, but there are still a few triumphant dancers that keep this art-form alive. Gracias a dios (thanks to god.) The promotional poster for the performance of tango in Medellin [...]
Buddy Jesus says “Eat at Saludpan, a Vegetarian Medellin Restaurant”
Finding vegetarian options in a Medellin Restaurant can be challenging. The cuisine of Colombia is meat centric, and Colombians are not in the habit of even eating salads, never mind an entire meal without their favourite cut of meat. Buddy Jesus loves juggling his healthy bread. One option for vegetarian that I found was [...]
Benedictine Monks in Colombia
One Sunday I went to a Benedictine monastery. Believe me, I wasn’t going to become a monk, but rather as a nice hike, to a beautiful place, with a lookout over the surrounding area. We happened to go on a Sunday, which meant that mass was being held. I have proudly missed attending a Catholic [...]
Guatape Colombia and El Peñol
Guatape, Colombia is a little lakeside town with a gigantic rock looking over the landscape: El Peñol. It’s a great place for a short side-trip from Medellin. Admiring the view from the top of El Peñol. While in Guatape my friend and I stayed at El Encuentro. It was my second time staying there. [...]
Robbed in Colombia: A Guide on How to Avoid This Happening to You.
I was robbed in Colombia. There I said it. And no, I don’t mean some store charged me an extra 500 pesos for a glass of juice. I mean robbed in the most literal sense; two teenagers, two knifes, one less cell phone, and 100,000 less pesos. This is an article I’ve put off writing [...]
Metro in Medellin Colombia
The metro in Medellin Colombia is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the city. It’s a crown jewel, in an already beautiful city. A functioning, clean, and efficient metro is the sign of a modernity around the world. Much of South America, however, lacks the convenience of any metro system, never-mind one that resembles the metro in Medellin. The Medellin [...]
Paragliding in Medellin
To go paragliding in Medellin is an amazing experience. From above you have a chance to see the City of Eternal Spring from a whole new point of view. Since I don’t have a death wish, I decided to hire a professional to take me on this journey. I think it was a wise choice. [...]
Colombian Coffee: Tinto vs Coffee
You can drink Colombian coffee around the world, however the drink Colombians prefer are “coffee-flavoured drinks.” There’s a distinct difference between “coffee” and “coffee-flavoured drinks.” Coffee is a work of art. Coffee is your best friend in the morning. Coffee smells fantastic. Coffee is a beautiful thing to be cherished. ”Coffee-flavoured drinks,” however, are none of [...]
Medellin Airport: The Easiest Way to Get to and From Medellin
The Medellin Airport in Rio Negro is quite far from Medellin. It takes approximately 45 minutes to arrive in Centro from the airport in a car, and more by bus. The most economical way to get to and from downtown Medellin is by taking an airport bus. Without knowing how to get there, however, it [...]
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