Travel Colombia with Kat Friis

Part three of our travel series brings us to Colombia, care of Kat Friis, Chief Production Officer at Phenomenon. Keep…

Travel Colombia with Kat Friis

August 02, 2019

Part three of our travel series brings us to Colombia, care of Kat Friis, Chief Production Officer at Phenomenon. Keep reading to learn about her tropical trip through Colombia, with pit stops in Medellin, Santa Marta, and Cartagena!

The Basics

We traveled to Colombia for a beautiful 10 day trip, stopping along the way in Medellin, Santa Marta, and Cartagena. This trip coincided with a milestone birthday for my boyfriend -- 40! Colombia, Cuba, and Hawaii were all in consideration, but we have good friends that are Colombian, so we talked them into "working remotely" so they could travel with us.

They also hosted us in Medellin at their home in the Llano Grande neighborhood, and also at their family "finca" near the airport -- it was amazing, with trees and a river and gorgeous vegetables everywhere!

Where to eat

Outside a little bar and restaurant in Medellin
Dessert!

Where to drink

Drinks at Oshi

What to see

The cable car to the comunas in Medellin
Cartagena streets
Street art in Cartagena
Street art in Cartagena
Street art in Cartagena
Lots of colored doors in Cartagena

Where to stay

Delicious homemade tortillas and hot chocolate
Sunset in Santa Marta
On the hunt and capture of coconuts in Santa Marta

Where to shop

What to experience

Best coffee

What to pack

What to bring home

The Extra Stuff

Do you recommend any day trips?

What were you listening to/reading while on the trip?

Tips & Tricks

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