Living in Medellin, Colombia as a Digital Nomad Family (in 2024)

Living in Medellin, Colombia as a Digital Nomad Family (in 2024) | Medellin with Kids

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In this episode Justin & Courtney recap what living in Medellin, Colombia is like as a Black digital nomad family & whether it's somewhere they could make their next home base.
Tune in for insights on cost of living, walkability, infrastructure, activities & more.
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@TotallyAwwwesome 3 ай бұрын

This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Great information thank you

@o.family.adventures 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad it was valuable ☺️

@dbreezy8716 Ай бұрын

Just ran across this video and subscribed....well done and very informative....thanks fam!

@carlosl2142 6 ай бұрын

Welcome to Medellin and Colombia. I think Laureles could be more family-friendly as the type of tourists that go there are quieter (not just backpackers, digital nomads) and looking to stay long-term. Generally speaking, I would say Colombians are really used to black people, and ALL Colombians have black friends, coworkers, classmates, and actually many Colombians have an African background on some level too!

@o.family.adventures 6 ай бұрын

Yes! I love not feeling like an oddity because the culture is familiar with Black people; it’s really nice.

@angellaUlevi 4 ай бұрын

Hi, i’m hoping to learn from a local more about the race relations, i hope it’s ok that i ask you. Is segregation a thing or are people separated based on socioeconomic differences? I’ve been looking for a local school for my kids so they can learn the culture and language and make friends but i don’t see any black kids in the schools. Not that they need to make black friends…it was just surprising when i see black people everywhere else

@gg13308 10 күн бұрын

I was in Envigado and I thought it was very walkable. It’s more local. Where you stayed was more touristy.

@tinocashinternational1 5 ай бұрын

There's tons of great parks (Not in Poblado though haha) Check out Unidad Deportiva de Belén. It's in a great neighborhood Belén Malibu. Very family friendly, walkable streets, etc. Enjoy your travels!

@temprmj1 2 күн бұрын

Hi guys, even though it was hot, was it a dry heat or were you sweating bullets?

@rayneparker7421 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I’m a single mother of two small kids looking to decide between Medellin and Kenya and it’s sooo hard to choose 😅

@o.family.adventures 5 ай бұрын

Ohhh, we haven’t been to Kenya but I’ve heard great things! Getting around Medellín & finding a school in the city were the deal breakers for us, but the community is strong! Sounds like you’ve got a scouting trip to Kenya to plan 👀

@JT-fd3tf 5 ай бұрын

So glad I stumbled across your channel! Our family is headed to Medellin for a 10-day trip, and based on this, we'll probably set up our home base in the Laureles neighborhood. Sounds like Poblado is amazing, too.

@o.family.adventures 5 ай бұрын

You’ll have a great time! Make sure to check out Guatapé 🥰

@aguerra5 15 күн бұрын

How was it?

@JT-fd3tf 15 күн бұрын

@@aguerra5It was fantastic! It was a great family trip that really brought us together. We ended up staying in Poblado because I wanted a nice pool for my kid. Top experiences were Guatape, a cooking class that included a visit to the farmer's market, and the Communa 13 tour.

@rayneparker7421 5 ай бұрын

Also what did you do for schooling for the kids? Homeschool?

@o.family.adventures 5 ай бұрын

They’ve been in a mix of traditional school, world school & nanny care.

@SafBash23 5 ай бұрын

What was your experience navigating around with I'm assuming a language barrier?

@o.family.adventures 5 ай бұрын

I speak Intermediate Spanish but because I’m not fluent I still have some challenges. The accent in Medellin presented a little bit of difficulty, but it wasn’t bad. There are also plenty of people in service & hospitality who speak English so you won’t be completely lost if you only speak English

@DavidLopez-gz2jc 2 ай бұрын

Medellin is the best city to live in and cali

@RobertKing2012 6 ай бұрын

Hey guys really Love your channel and you have gained a subscriber. I stayed in Medellin for the past 5 months as a single black man who wasn't there for Drugs, Sex or Alcohol I found the city very unsafe. I have never had to look over my shoulder as much as when I was in the military. People there will rob and kill you for 2 pesos. I couldn't be myself and dress the way I felt without being concerned about someone robbing me. Couldn't wear a watch, talk on my phone, wear nice clothes. They say don't draw attention to yourself. All of Medellin has trash everywhere homelessness, noise, pollution and as a single man trying to meet a quality, intelligent, emotionally stable women was impossible. The city is a cesspool of thieves, murderers, desperate people who will lie and kill you just for 2 pesos. You will be "gringo" priced EVERWHERE you go. Yes the weather and views are absolutely amazing. But for me Medellin is all icing and no cake... Glad you guys made it out safely. I actually am writing this from my hotel in Panama, left Medellin yesterday...

@o.family.adventures 6 ай бұрын

Oh no! I’m so sorry you had that experience. How is Panama? We haven’t been yet.

@cristiana8386 5 ай бұрын

Is other Medellín? Medellín was the best surprise en Latinamerican for me…

@angellaUlevi 4 ай бұрын

Sorry you had that experience. i’m (f33) here with my family (m39, m9, f8) and we’ve been completely safe. I’m cautious like i would be in any other big city but haven’t had any issues or fears. I think things must be a lot tougher for single men for you to feel that way

@mr.r.8091 2 ай бұрын

Ridiculous blanket statement!

@DondiniMontefusco 3 ай бұрын

Medellín is walkable; depends on the neighborhood.

@o.family.adventures 2 ай бұрын

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. the walkable pockets are few & far between.

@DondiniMontefusco 2 ай бұрын

@@o.family.adventures perhaps you’re stuck in Poblado? It’s a fact that there are many walkable neighborhoods; I walk them often.

@life4bitch 6 ай бұрын

If you want to fit in go choco if your SO obsessed with race, you will fit in nicely in choco LOL

@o.family.adventures 6 ай бұрын

What does this mean..?

@angellaUlevi 4 ай бұрын

@@o.family.adventureschoco is another part of colombia that is predominantly black (and i mean darker skinned black because i’ve met some colombians i wouldn’t consider black based on my culture, but they identify as black)

@710combatvet4 6 ай бұрын

U brought sand to the beach my guy😂

@Mistamannfour 6 ай бұрын

He's married, of course he brings his "sand" with him, and he should always bring his "sand" with him! You should also understand that going to the beach for "sand" means everyone is enjoying that "sand" but his "sand" is just for him. If you are going to Medllin for the "sand" you are paying an expensive price to simply play in the local "sand."

@robertharris2859 6 ай бұрын

The local sand is pretty but it’s toxic.

@710combatvet4 6 ай бұрын

@@robertharris2859 that’s why you don’t live at the beach you just visit😂

@RobertKing2012 6 ай бұрын

He bought his wife with him because he's married and mature enough to not have to chase women for sex..

@o.family.adventures 6 ай бұрын

Ew.

@billy6243 6 ай бұрын

Im black as well but whats the point of mentioning it in a country like Colombia? Americans are so addicted to race talk sadly.

@o.family.adventures 6 ай бұрын

This video is for people who are looking to relocate or visit & they have an interest in the race component. We aren’t “addicted” to “race talk”.. we are concerned about safety, peace of mind & well being.

@carlosl2142 6 ай бұрын

@@o.family.adventures I understand your point of expressing how you would feel about travelling as a black person. Other people would find it useful to know the points of view of female travellers, LGTB people, backpackers, people looking to retire, as Latino, Asian, etc etc

@life4bitch 6 ай бұрын

@@carlosl2142 LGBT LOL stay in America