Living in Medellín
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Family Photographers in Medellín: My Trusted List
I’ll be real with you, I’ve had a running list of family photographers in Medellín recommendations saved in my notes app for way longer than…
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Feria de las Flores with Kids: Medellín Family Guide
Feria de las Flores takes over the whole city for about ten days around late July and early August. Streets close, silleteros parade through the…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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How to Hire an Empleada in Colombia: Complete 2026 Guide
Hiring your first empleada is intimidating. The process is culturally specific, legally complicated and full of unspoken expectations you don’t even know exist yet. You…
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Moving to Medellín with Kids: Complete First-Year Checklist (2026)
When we decided to move our family to Medellín, I scoured the internet for any kind of guide. What I found were scattered blog posts,…
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Brunch in Medellín: Cafés, Breakfast Spots & Map
This post is a work in progress! Over time I’ve been saving recommendations I’ve heard through word of mouth, WhatsApp groups, and my own brunch…
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Relocating to Medellín with Kids: Our Real Story
If you’re considering relocating to Medellín with kids, these questions come up quite a bit in both the United States and Colombia. Even Colombian family…