Growth is the Point

Stories about stepping outside of the safe and complacent

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The Best and Worst of Medellin, Colombia

The author reflects on their six-week stay in Medellin, Colombia, highlighting the city’s beauty, street art, and lush green landscape. While they enjoyed dancing, paragliding, and exploring Comuna 13 and Guatape, they found the local food mostly underwhelming and the city somewhat challenging in terms of walkability and safety. Nonetheless, they recommend Medellin for its vibrant atmosphere and warm people.

Falling in Love with Mexico City

For any would-be visitors, Mexico City has so much to offer it’ll have you feeling all of the feels. Stick with me as I walk you through the food, the culture, and the vibe, and you’ll be itching to go check it out for yourself. These are some of the top reasons why, for me, Mexico City is incredible.