A Long Weekend in Medellin

In September 2017, I visited Medellin, Colombia, also known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring.’ Its tropical climate and high Andes altitude (1,495 m / 4,905 ft) keep temperatures mild and consistent year-round. Ever since the 1994 World Cup, I have been fascinated by Colombia and its dark, complicated past (i.e. Pablo Escobar). However, ...