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Nomadic Stan Travel Photography

Discover Nomadic Stan Travel Photography   My Travel Photography Travel has always been about more than checking destinations off a list. Since 2013, I’ve explored cities, mountains, beaches, historic towns, and national parks across North America and South America, always Read more…


15 Amazing Things to Do in Medellín, Colombia

15 Amazing Things to Do in Medellín, Colombia   Introduction Medellín quickly became one of my favorite cities in Colombia. Surrounded by mountains and connected by one of the best public transportation systems in South America, the City of Eternal Read more…


Exploring Comuna 13: Medellín’s Most Inspiring Neighborhood Transformation

Exploring Comuna 13: Medellín’s Most Inspiring Neighborhood Transformation   From Plaza Botero to Comuna 13 Medellin One of the things I enjoy most when traveling is spending a full day exploring different parts of a city instead of rushing from Read more…


A Day at Parque Explora: Why This Medellín Attraction Completely Changed My Mind

A Day at Parque Explora: Why This Medellín Attraction Completely Changed My Mind   I Almost Skipped Parque Explora One of the things I love most about traveling is discovering places that completely change my expectations. Parque Explora Medellín was Read more…


Visiting Hacienda Nápoles: Is Colombia’s Most Controversial Theme Park Worth It?

Visiting Hacienda Nápoles: Is Colombia’s Most Controversial Theme Park Worth It? Visiting Hacienda Nápoles Introduction When my Colombian wife suggested taking a day trip to Hacienda Nápoles, I wasn’t convinced. The park was nearly two hours from Medellín, the admission Read more…


Riding the Medellín Metro and Metrocable to Parque Arví: A Perfect Day Trip

Riding the Medellín Metro and Metrocable to Parque Arví: A Perfect Day Trip   Parque Arví Medellin: A Perfect Day Trip One of the best experiences in Medellín isn’t found inside a museum or at a famous landmark—it’s getting there. Read more…


My First Week in Medellín: Cable Cars, Comuna 13, and a Failed Paragliding Adventure

My First Week in Medellín: Cable Cars, Comuna 13, and a Failed Paragliding Adventure    My first trip and First Week in Medellín Colombia was back in October 2021, and looking back, it ended up being one of the experiences that Read more…


Pueblito Paisa Medellín: Why This Hilltop Village Is Worth Visiting

Pueblito Paisa Medellín: Why This Hilltop Village Is Worth Visiting   Pueblito Paisa in Medellín If you’re visiting Medellín for the first time, chances are you’ll hear someone recommend Pueblito Paisa. Perched on top of Cerro Nutibara, this replica of Read more…


Pueblito Chueco de Boyacá: Is This Unique Attraction Near Ráquira Worth Visiting?

Pueblito Chueco de Boyacá: Is This Unique Attraction Near Ráquira Worth Visiting? When most travelers visit the Boyacá region, their attention is usually focused on destinations like Villa de Leyva and Ráquira. During our trip through the area, however, we Read more…


Chocolate Museum Villa de Leyva: A Fun Stop in Colombia’s Most Charming Colonial Town

  Chocolate Museum Villa de Leyva: A Fun Stop in Colombia’s Most Charming Colonial Town One of the things I enjoy most about travel is discovering attractions I wasn’t necessarily planning to visit. That’s exactly how we ended up at Read more…