Big, loud and in your face seems to be de rigueur nowadays, especially when it comes to social media. Some “influencers” tend to spend more time sharing their wonderfulness instead of getting to the point – which is how to travel.
And, much like a tsunami, what they say rushes in and – hey presto – now everyone chases after the next new big thing. At the risk of sounding like a crabby old man, it gets a bit tiring, to be honest. Especially if you’re enticed or cajoled or compelled to be a part of it.
In the meantime, there are other locales dotted all around the planet that sit, sometimes quietly, waiting for you to take notice. It could be a place. It could be an activity. It could even end up being a lifestyle or a change of attitude / latitude.
Getting back to the point, some months back, a video popped up on YouTube describing a “little known” airline and its main location of operations.
So far, so good. But, as it happens, the airline itself – SATENA, based out of Medellín, Colombia is not only a neat and compact operation, but it also has one of the most relaxing waiting areas you’ll ever see. You’ll want to fly in or out of there just to catch the relaxing vibes. And you, ll have the rest of Colombia to enjoy while you’re there. What more do you need?
Medellín is the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia province. Nicknamed the “City of Eternal Spring” for its temperate weather, it hosts a famous annual Flower Festival. Modern metrocables link the city to surrounding barrios and offer views of the Aburrá Valley below.
Even if you’ve spent time in Bogotá, you might want to take a day-trip or two to see this most relaxing of places. Watch the video above.
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