I arrived in Medellin, Colombia a few hours ago. The taxi driver dropped me off on a shaded residential street about 40 minutes away from the airport. I’ve stayed in plenty of hostels before, but this is the first time I will sleep in a dorm-style room with strangers. Let me just start this post off by saying that I fully realize if I’m paying 11 dollars a night, I … [Read more...]
Getting a Bird’s-Eye View on the Medellin Cable Cars
Taking a ride on a cable car is an excellent and cheap way to spend a few hours in Medellin, Colombia. It’s my first full day in the country and I’m glad I decided to ride one because it allowed me to do one of my favorite activities, sitting on my booty while being transported to a place I’ve never been. One car can comfortably seat six people, but that didn’t stop the … [Read more...]