We spent 30 days travelling around colombia with wifi artists and it was exactly what we needed after the pandemic
We spent 30 days travelling around colombia with wifi artists and it was exactly what we needed after the pandemic. we’ve been isolated for the past two years with no real human interaction so the trip with wifi artists was just like a breath of fresh air!
accommodation:
we were really happy with our accommodation. we lived in a very cozy, modern and well equipped apartment that had everything for our 30 day stay. we only had to share our apartment with two other people, who were very chilled and likeminded. the building also had a security guard on duty 24/7, which gave us complete peace of mind. did we also mention the location of our place? it was in el poblado, medellin. poblado is the new modern downtown of medellin which is within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and most importantly co-working spaces.
transportation:
our airport transfers were included in our package. we were greeted at the airport by leslie who was the group team leader. our driver carlos was super friendly and his jeep was very comfortable and spacious, plenty of space for our luggage.
local sim card:
wifi artists provided us with a local sim card, so we always had data when we were on the go. super useful for booking uber rides and getting around.
co-working space:
our co-working space selina was just a 10 min walk from our apartment. the space itself was very modern, quirky and vibrant. there were plenty of desks for us all and if we wanted a quiet space - wifi artists had rooms reserved. there is something for everyone’s individual working style there. moreover, there was always something fun going at selina: salsa lessons, spanish lessons, meditation classes, waffle wednesdays etc.
welcome drinks & food:
this was provided by wifi artists, which was a nice gesture. during our welcome dinner, we got to meet the other participants and learn more about what’s to come.
participants:
there was about 14 people in our colombia program. everyone was so down to earth, friendly and had a passion for travel. even though we were all from different countries and we all had different jobs there was common goal that we shared and that was being able work and travel.
we all had our own remote jobs and projects going on. most of us were quite flexible with our work, which meant that if we wanted to, we could grab quick lunches / dinners together or even go on an extended weekend trips away! there were many group activities which created long lasting connections.
what we loved about this program the most:
what we really liked about our time with wifi artists is the ability to meet new people, make new friends, create long lasting friendships, exchange our travel experiences and learn from one another. we have already made plans to meet with some members of the programme in the future. that is truly inspiring.
organisers:
hova (the ceo of wifi artists), simone (marketing manager) & leslie (group team leader) always ensured that we had plenty of activities in the evenings and during the weekends. it was perfect for us because when we travel, we always have to organise everything ourselves but with wifi artists - everything is done for you, all you have to do is show up! of course our input was also appreciated and it was nice to know that we could also suggest our own ideas for different activities and trips away.
summary:
if we could do this trip all over again - we would. this was an experience that we will never forget. we want to thank to wifi artists team for bringing everyone together and creating such a lovely community. it has reignited our passion for travel after a very difficult time in our lives and allowed us to see the beauty of the world again.