The story of Medellin is an interesting one. Who would have thought that in a lifetime it would turn from a war zone between cartels and gangs to a digital nomad enclave? Nowhere in the city is that more evident than Comuna 13. Once the most dangerous part of the city, it's now bustling with … [Read more...] about Visiting Medellin’s Comuna 13
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The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Street Art
Finding street art is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. I've seen murals in New York, Miami, Toronto, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, Guatemala City, London, and even Las Vegas. But these days, my hometown of Atlanta has plenty of colorful spaces to offer. I previously wrote a post … [Read more...] about The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Street Art
Photo Essay: Brooklyn Street Art
My trips to New York City tend to be brief, always running around and never "seeing it all." This trip, I decided to make an effort to explore more of Brooklyn, a place I'd only passed through on previous trips. When Brooklyn Unplugged asked me to come check out one of their street art tours, I … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Brooklyn Street Art
Photo Essay: Tel Aviv Street Art
If you've been reading this site for a while, you'll know that I'm a big fan of street art. It's something I seek out everywhere I go and I've been surprised at where I've found it. So when I booked my trip to Tel Aviv and saw there was a street art tour, I immediately booked a spot. Best of all, it … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Tel Aviv Street Art
Exploring Guatemala City’s Zona 4
Guatemala's capital has a not-so-positive reputation among travelers, who generally opt to skip it altogether in favor of the small size and amenities of Antigua. It has earned a few unfair nicknames for its high crime, even to tourists and in "safe" neighborhoods, and urban sprawl. But the same … [Read more...] about Exploring Guatemala City’s Zona 4