Downtown Medellin, my home, is one of the most colorful places I have known in my life. It’s not the prettiest or safest place on earth, but it’s very interesting, vibrant and exotic. I must admit ...

Downtown Medellin is famous for many things, but not for fine dining. While most places offer a good bandeja paisa, it can sometimes feel as if that’s all there is. Following up on a series of ...

Downtown Medellin, my home, is one of the most colorful places I have known in my life. It’s not the prettiest or safest place on earth, but it’s very interesting, vibrant and exotic. Adriaan Alsema ...

The members of the community in street conditions formed a committee to participate in the days of cleaning and beautification of the capital of Antioquia ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. "Everyone ready?" says Juan. "Be vigilant – we are now at papaya level four." We're about to enter "the hole" – the local nickname for ...

Street vendor Jesus Rodriguez walks along leafy sidewalks, moving from the shade of one tree to the next, as he peddles coffee and snacks from dawn till dusk in downtown Medellin. "I always try to ...

Medellín’s gondola was the first of its kind to be integrated into a municipal transit system. Photo credit: Jorge Lascar via Flickr This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free ...