Team Hot vs. Team Cool – which backpacker faction do you belong to? – Guest Post
I have a confession to make: I’m not a ‘hot’ traveller. I’ve never properly backpacked in tropical climes. My blood is too thick. My skin is too fair. When I think of India’s sticky streets and south-east Asia’s steamy jungles I shudder at the thought of tortuous...
Vallenato in the streets of Medellin, Colombia
One of the things I love about Medellin's nightlife is the live music performances right in the city streets. If you've been to México then you're probably familiar with the sharply dressed mariachi bands who perform songs for a fee. Well here in Medellin there is...
Pergamino Cafe: The best coffee shop in Medellin
Pergamino Cafe - You're about to discover the best coffee shop in Medellin PERGAMINO CAFE, MEDELLIN COLOMBIA - Are you a coffee fan and you're visiting or living in Medellin? Well look no further for a good place to grab a warm cup of Jo! Two Brothers, Pedro and...
Feria de Las Flores: Experience Medellin’s Flower Festival in Photos
La Feria de las Flores - Another great reason to visit Medellin Colombia “Cuando pasan los silleteros, es Antioquia la que pasa” It's the beginning of August and my first time at Medellin's biggest party of the year - La Feria de Las Flores (The Flower Festival). The...
Birdcage Boy – Photo of the Day
This is another shot taken in Regalo de Dios near Medellin, Colombia. A woman invited me into the little shack that she rents from an elderly man for $20USD/month. She introduced me to 5 children who she supports on little to no income. The entire family sleeps on one...
Angeles de Medellin – A great volunteer opportunity in Medellin, Colombia
"Angels have no philosophy but love." ~Terri Guillemets Over the past few months while living here in Medellin I heard of an organization called 'Angeles de Medellin' (Angels of Medellin), ran by an American guy named Marcos Kaseman. From what I was told, Marcos was...
Photo of the Day – “By the Cross”
Yesterday I visited a very poor neighborhood in Medellín called Regalos de Diós to spend the day with the founder, volunteers and displaced children of a project called Angeles de Medellin (Angels of Medellin). The selfless founder of Angeles de Medellin,...
All you need to know about renewing your tourist visa in Colombia
So you're thinking about renewing your Colombian Visa? Here is my experience - it could save you some time and frustration. Although I have been in Colombia for about 6 months now, yesterday was the first time that I had to renew my tourist visa. Luckily, I left the...
Taking a Bus from Medellin to Salento in the Zona Cafetera
How to get from Medellin to Salento by Bus Total Trip time: 7-9 hours Total Cost: 40,000 pesos Terrain: Mountainous with many twists and turns. Spectacular views of green valleys and snow-capped mountains. Salento Salento is one of Colombia's most popular tourist...
Staying at La Brisa Loca Hostel in Santa Marta, Colombia
If you're traveling around Colombia, chances are you'll want to make your way up the coast to one of the country's beautiful beach towns. If you are heading to the much talked about Parque Tyrona or Taganga Beach, you will most likely stop off in Santa Marta for a...
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About AdventureJo!
Hi I'm Joel Duncan, the adventurer behind AdventureJo! Like many others, I have an insatiable appetite for travel and all the excitement that comes with it. I am currently traveling in Central and South America, writing, photographing and sharing tips to help you to plan your own crazy adventure. Read More...