Colombian Art, Music, and Dance in Medellin’s Comuna 13
It was a humbling day in Comuna 13, the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia a decade ago. Initially controlled by guerrillas and then gangs, there was a point when 20, 30, to 40 people were killed daily in Comuna 13. However, today is a different day as foreigners are invited to revel in the […]
Nomadic Journey to Palenque, Colombia: The 1st African Free Town in the Americas
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Suta Ma Black translates to “We are Black” for the Afro-Colombian people of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by South American leader Benkos Bioho, who escaped slavery and led a rebellion of enslaved maroons from Cartagena. In 1603, the Governor of Cartagena arranged a peace treaty since they couldn’t defeat […]
Fit Fathers Travel Fitness in Colombia
Bienvenidos to Medellin, The City of Eternal Spring. During Fit Fathers’ Nomadic Journey to Colombia, we made sure to stay fit and energized throughout the week-long rediscovery. In Medellin, the crew ran the hilly valley city to take in the views and sounds of the local scene while activating the body. The temperature heated up […]