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Final thoughts on Colombia (2020)*

Posted on April 19, 2020 by theschneiduks

So, where to start?  This trip to Colombia was not nearly as magical as our trip in 2015.  Part of that is due to the fact that Robert arrived sick and, just about the time he started feeling better, I … Continue reading →

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The food you have to try in Colombia*

Posted on April 12, 2020 by theschneiduks

Many people think of Colombian food as meat and starch, and there is quite a bit of that to be found.  But, we happen to really like the food in Colombia (especially the street food).  So, what foods do you … Continue reading →

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Communa 13 graffiti tour

Posted on March 8, 2020 by theschneiduks

You know that saying, “you can never go back”?

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Medellin Botanical Garden

Posted on March 1, 2020 by theschneiduks

One of our favorite places in all of Medellin is the Medellin Botanical Garden (or, in Spanish, Jardin Botanico de Medellin). The botanical gardens are free to enter and are a great place to spend a couple of hours away … Continue reading →

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Peace and quiet in Medellin

Posted on November 14, 2015 by theschneiduks

Medellin is a huge city, but it isn’t that crazy of a city.  That said, everyone can use some peace and quiet sometimes.  Medellin has you covered.  Just go to the botanical gardens.  They are right on the metro, but … Continue reading →

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When, oh when, will we learn?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by theschneiduks

Robert and I booked a group bus tour yesterday.  I have no idea why.  We tend to seriously dislike group tours, especially those that require us to get on a bus.  We could have done a very similar tour on … Continue reading →

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Touring Communa 13

Posted on November 8, 2015 by theschneiduks

Communa 13 is a neighborhood in Medellin.  It is on a steep hill and is densely populated.  The road going to the coast travels through the neighborhood and, as you can imagine, everyone shipping anything illegal wants to be in … Continue reading →

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The fruits of Colombia

Posted on November 6, 2015 by theschneiduks

Robert and I took a tour of a local fruit market today to taste Colombian fruits.  Believe it or not, we tried 15 different fruits.  (Although I’m a bit worried given that at least five of the fruits were described … Continue reading →

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Walking tour of Medellin

Posted on November 4, 2015 by theschneiduks

One of our favorite activities when we arrive in a new city is to take a walking tour.  It is a good chance to get a feel for the layout of the city and quite a few cities even have … Continue reading →

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