The best souvenirs are stories. Read them here on the Grownup Travels Blog.
Where to Get the Best Views of Medellin (Day and Night)
When I was doing research leading up to our trip to Medellin, I had a helluva time finding any results when I searched for "best 'rooftop bars in Medellin' or "best views of Medellin" or even 'best photo locations In Medellin'. With its setting in a river valley...
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Henk’s “Stupid” Moment in Medellin, Colombia
If you read the title and put the two words "Stupid" and "Colombia" together, it would be understandable if your imagination runs a little wild thinking of the worst possible scenarios that Henk might have gotten himself into.Things like: had he decided to dabble in...
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A Perfect Getaway to Jardín, Colombia
It's name "Jardín" literally means "garden" in Spanish, so this little pueblo in Colombia had a lot to live up to – especially since Henk and I had chosen it over several other places for a weekend excursion from Medellin. But after a 3 1/2 hour trip winding our way...
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Airboats and More at ‘Wild Florida’ Gator Park
It seemed like a bit of a misnomer...going to visit what is essentially a zoo called "Wild Florida". But after learning that this central Florida attraction is actually a sanctuary for rescue animals, abandoned exotic pets, and even misguided alligators who stray into...
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