by Francisco Macia | Jul 27, 2017 | Colombia, Medellin, Things to do
Labeled the most innovative city of the world in 2012 – Medellin has been drawing more attention to tourists, backpackers, digital nomads, big name businesses and more! Medellin belongs to the Antioquia Department and serves as its capital. However, the city is...
by Francisco Macia | Dec 2, 2016 | Atlético Nacional, Chapecoense, Colombia, Medellin
About Associação Chapecoense de Futebol Chapecoense is a Brazilian football (soccer) club from the state of Santa Catarina. The club was founded in 1973 and in 2014 they had reached the top division of the Brazilian league for the first time. This year the club was...
by Francisco Macia | Nov 15, 2016 | Colombia, Things to do
Colombia is located in South America. It borders the countries of Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador. The country also borders the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Colombia has appeared in recent news as becoming one of the top countries to visit. Yes, it did have...
by Francisco Macia | Nov 3, 2016 | Manizales
This was my 2nd year in a row celebrating Halloween in Manizales. This time around was even better than last year. We had a bigger group of friends with us and I brought my girlfriend as well. It was her first time visiting the city. A normal bus ride to Manizales...
by Francisco Macia | Oct 25, 2016 | Guatape, Medellin
Guatape is an awesome getaway trip if you are looking to take a break from Medellin. This small town is an approximately two to three hour bus ride from Terminal del Norte, which is located at the Caribe Metro station heading towards Niquia. Personally, I love...
by Francisco Macia | Apr 5, 2016 | Colombian Food
One of the reasons why Yo Amo Colombia is because of the food. When you travel to Colombia or visit a Colombian restaurant in the states, you will see some of the most diverse foods served onto one plate. Each region of Colombia has its own personal and unique dish....
by Francisco Macia | Mar 22, 2016 | Medellin, Vallenato
My first concert ever in Medellin! Last Friday (3/18/2016) was the Silvestre Dangond concert in Medellin. He was performing at the Macarena arena; a huge circle shaped arena going towards Barrio Laureles. Silvestre Dangond is a huge Vallenato super-star. Silvestre was...
by Francisco Macia | Jan 4, 2016 | Medellin
One of the reasons why I love living in Medellin, Colombia is all the different kinds of restaurants there are in the city. You can find all different kids of cuisines such as Thai, Italian, Vegetarian, Mexican, Peruvian and more! Here in Medellin you can find a ton...
by Francisco Macia | Dec 30, 2015 | Medellin
What a year 2015 was! My year was amazing to say the least. I did everything that I was set myself out to do. I left the comfortability of my parent’s home where I payed for no rent, no food, or clothes. I left it all to live in Medellin Colombia. Do I regret...
by Francisco Macia | Dec 23, 2015 | Atlético Nacional, Medellin
Ole Ole Mi Nacional “Oh oh oh mi Nacional… ole ole ole mi Nacional ole ole mi Nacionaaaal…Como yo quiero a mi Nacional” The month of December meant playoffs for the Colombian Soccer League. Here in Medellin we have two teams; Deportivo...
