We decided to stay at Hostal El Hangar which is possibly the closest accommodation to the Medellin International airport. Normally we would have stayed in the apartment in Envigado where we live when here, and would have got up in the middle of the night and taken a taxi to the airport to get […]
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Cruise #2 for 2016 departs from Miami on the 17th of April. This cruise will take us from Miami to Southampton, then we’ll hop on a plane to Alicante where we have our next base for three months. Farewell Medellin Our next adventure is just about to start as we bid farewell to Medellin, Colombia. […]
Leaving Medellin on a Wet Morning
Today was a very sad, yet exciting day for Entrepreneurs Odyssey as we have to leave Medellin Colombia and head to Miami where we will board the Carnival Splendor. Day 257 – November 14th, 2014. The taxi picked us up dead on time at 4.15am from our apartment that has been our home for nearly […]
Saying Goodbye to Our New Friends in Medellin
Our last day in Medellin was not going to be one we to look forward to for many reasons, and saying goodbye to new great friends is never easy. Day 256 – November 13th, 2014. After packing most of our gear we had our last menu del dia at Restaurante El Supremo which was delicious […]
Arepas and Empanadas in Colombia
Two of South Americas most popular fast foods are the Arepa and the Empanada and you can find them in nearly every place you visit in Colombia. Day 248 – November 5th, 2014. In our calle (street) almost in front of the building we have an Arepa shop, it’s more like a factory as […]
Cafe Velvet in Parque Lleras Medellin
Cafe Velvet in Parque Lleras Medellin is worth a visit if you like good coffee. Day 247 – November 4th, 2014. It’s not difficult to find and only a short walk from where the bus stops along the main road in Poblado. Or you could take a taxi. Cafe Velvet is almost opposite the […]
First Anniversary of Restaurante El Supremo in Envigado
Today is Halloween and also the first anniversary of Restaurante El Supremo in Envigado where we will be cooking a special five course dinner for our friends Enrique & Esperance. Day 243 – October 31st, 2014. With it being a year to the day that Restaurante El Supremo in Envigado opened Monika & I […]
Jardin in Antioquia a Great Side Trip From Medellin
Day 239 – October 27th, 2014. Our second day in Jardin, Antioquia greeted us with wonderful weather and after some fruits and strong coffee for breakfast, we packed our stuff and left the hostel. We packed our rain jackets and umbrellas away for today and walked into town. The Hostel Selva y Cafe […]
What to Expect When Visiting Jardin Near Medellin
We didn’t know what to expect when visiting Jardin near Medellin in Antioquia, but we sure do now. Day 238 – October 26th, 2014. We met up with our friends at the Poblado metro and then took a taxi to the Terminal Sur (south terminal) where we had to wait for the bus to […]
Entertaining Guests Even Without a Fixed Home
Entertaining without a home, sounded strange when I typed it and it is. Being travelers we have no fixed home, we make a base where ever we are for however long we stay and that in reality becomes our home. Day 217 – October 5th, 2014. Some people find entertaining even in their own homes a […]