Colombia

I traveled to Colombia during a six-week solo trip in autumn 2023. When I arrived, I stayed in Cartagena for four days, where I explored a few islands, ventured around the city's historical district and shops, and ate tons of delicious foods. Then, I caught a flight to Medellín, where I stayed at Selina's well-situated location. I visited Pablo Escobar's house in downtown, ate my way through the Comuna 13 district, toured a local coffee farm and learned about the manufacturing process (and of course drank some!), visited the Castillo Museum and Gardens, saw the Botero statues next to Museo de Antioquía, and then went on a day trip to Guatapé, where I climbed the Piedra del Peñol! Of course, no trip to Medellín would be complete without dancing. Thanks to my stay at Selina, I got access to a group salsa dance lesson at the Garden Bar & Restaurant, located in the same property as the hostel. The lesson eventually turned into a full-fledged party with live music and hundreds of dance enthusiasts, all from the comfort of the courtyard of my hostel. After a packed few days in Medellín, I flew to Bogotá where I visited the Gold Museum, Monserrate, and the San Martín Sante Fe District.