El Hueco Medellín: A Local Mom’s Complete Guide
Two things are guaranteed in El Hueco Medellín: you can almost find anything there and go with a plan or you will get lost. I’ve been shopping here for a couple of years now. School supplies in July, kids soccer kits, last-minute birthday gifts, christmas gifts & stocking stuffers. And there are so many passageways
Vacaciones Recreativas in Medellín: The Complete Summer Camps Guide for Families
If you’ve just moved to Medellín with kids, or you’re planning to, a common questions that comes up is: what do families do during school breaks? In Colombia, they’re called vacaciones recreativas. And the options are way more varied than you might expect. We’re talking university-run STEM camps, outdoor adventure in Parque Arví, Broadway-style musical
Colombian Taxes for Foreigners 2026: Do You Need to File?
Heads up: I’m not a tax accountant or lawyer. I’m someone who’s filed Colombian taxes twice now and is still looking for a great contador. This is what I wish someone had told me when I first realized I might need to file here. For your specific situation, please work with a qualified Colombian contador
Bike Classes for Kids in Medellín and Envigado: The Complete Guide (2026)
Whether you’ve been looking for bike classes for kids in Medellín since you moved or maybe you caught a glimpse of the ciclovía one Sunday and thought, “we should do that! Maybe your kid has been asking. Maybe they’re already tearing around the apartment on a balance bike and you’re ready for the next step.
Executive Checkup Medellín: What’s Included, Cost & My Experience
I’d been putting off a proper physical exam for nearly two years after we moved to Medellín. Between pregnancies, adjusting to a new country, and managing the kids and household… my own health kept sliding down the list. Sound familiar? When we heard about the Executive Checkup at Clínica El Rosario, the thing that sold us
Colombian Registro Civil Copy: Step-by-Step Guide (Consulate-Registered)
For context: I am an American-born citizen with dual citizenship in Colombia. In Colombia, I have both a Colombian passport and cédula de ciudadanía. I registered my registro civil de nacimiento at the Colombian Consulate in Orlando, Florida and, after an atrocious experience there, decided to apply for my passport, register my marriage, and the
Meet Sarah
Welcome! I’m Sarah. I started this blog to be a resource for others around a few of my favorite things: living in Colombia, DIY projects, places traveled, and day-to-day life. My hope is that it can a place of inspiration and encouragement to help you plan the next project or adventure of your own!
