Four Days in Medellín, Colombia with Kids

Four Days in Medellín, Colombia with Kids

Medellin, Colombia, was a trip we had originally planned for 6 days, but flight cancellations and missed connections left us with only 4 days in this beautiful city. Medellin has come a long way from its reputation three decades ago as a hub for narco trafficking. Today, it’s a vibrant city full of culture, innovative cuisine, and a thriving arts scene that brings in tourists, expats, and remote workers from all over the world. Due to a long delay on our American Airlines flight to Miami, we missed our connection to Medellin. The next flight from Miami to Medellin the following morning was fully booked, so American booked us on the evening flight, which arrived in Medellin later that night. This effectively wiped out two days from our original itinerary. It was not ideal, especially after weeks of planning, but it is part of the reality of travel. Delays happen, plans shift, and sometimes you just have to adjust and make the most of the time you have. The crazy part about this ordeal? It wasn’t even the worst part of this trip. A huge oversight on my part wrecked the second half of our itinerary. More on that later.

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Travel Itinerary: Seven Days in Costa Rica

Travel Itinerary: Seven Days in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful, affordable destination with a relatively short flight time for most Americans. It has such a diverse landscape that you can be on the beach, taking in the sun one day, while trekking the trails near Arenal Volcano the next day. There is something for everyone in this beautiful country; you’ll see wildlife, landscapes, and other sites you might have never seen before. My wife and I took a flight from Albany, NY, to Liberia, Costa Rica, and rented a small SUV to get around. We started on the northwest side of Costa Rica and made our way southeast. We returned the car to San Jose International Airport. It’s not really far in terms of distance, but there are roads where you will have to drive slowly, either due to the speed limit or the poor conditions of the streets. If you are going to rent a car, I highly recommend an SUV. It doesn’t have to be huge; anything with decent ground clearance will suffice. You can see the distance between the two airports below.

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