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Selling Your Stuff Before Leaving Colombia (and What to Buy When You Arrive)expat-lifeApril 10, 2026

Selling Your Stuff Before Leaving Colombia (and What to Buy When You Arrive)

A practical guide to the stuff lifecycle when moving internationally: what to buy when you arrive, what to bring from home, and how to sell everything before you leave Colombia.

Colombian Etiquette: Customs & Social Norms Foreigners Should Knowexpat-lifeApril 10, 2026

Colombian Etiquette: Customs & Social Norms Foreigners Should Know

From the cheek-kiss greeting to Colombian time and dining etiquette, here's what every foreigner needs to know about navigating Colombian social customs.

Volunteering in Colombia: How to Give Back as an Expatexpat-lifeApril 10, 2026

Volunteering in Colombia: How to Give Back as an Expat

From teaching English in Medellín to wildlife rescue and community construction, volunteering in Colombia connects you deeper with the country — here's how to do it right.

Car Insurance in Colombia: SOAT, Full Coverage and What You Need to Knowcolombia-guideApril 9, 2026

Car Insurance in Colombia: SOAT, Full Coverage and What You Need to Know

SOAT, full coverage, third-party… navigating the world of vehicle insurance in Colombia can be confusing. This guide explains what you need, how much it costs and how to choose the best option.

Freelancing in Colombia: How to Find Clients and Offer Your Servicesremote-workApril 9, 2026

Freelancing in Colombia: How to Find Clients and Offer Your Services

Colombia's growing economy and low cost of living make it ideal for freelancers. Here's how to find local clients, list your services, and get paid reliably.

Receiving Mail & Packages in Colombia: The Complete Guideexpat-lifeApril 9, 2026

Receiving Mail & Packages in Colombia: The Complete Guide

Navigating package delivery in Colombia — local couriers, casillero virtual services, customs duties, and how to actually get your stuff.

Haircuts, Spas & Personal Care in Colombia: Prices & Tipsexpat-lifeApril 9, 2026

Haircuts, Spas & Personal Care in Colombia: Prices & Tips

Colombia is one of the best places in the world for personal care. The quality is high, the prices are low, and the culture around looking good is serious. Here's what to expect and what to pay.

Earn Free Featured Days: Our Referral Program ExplainedcolombiaApril 8, 2026

Earn Free Featured Days: Our Referral Program Explained

Share your link, earn free featured days when your referrals feature a listing. No expiration, no points systems, no fine print.

We Just Added Bitcoin Lightning Payments — A First for ColombiacolombiaApril 8, 2026

We Just Added Bitcoin Lightning Payments — A First for Colombia

We just became the first jobs and classifieds platform in Colombia to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments. Scan a QR, pay in 3 seconds, listing featured instantly.

Colombia Emergency Numbers: The Official 123 GuidesafetyApril 8, 2026

Colombia Emergency Numbers: The Official 123 Guide

Colombia's emergency number is 123 - the official, free line that works 24/7 nationwide. Here's how to call it in Bogota and Medellin, and exactly what to say.

Raising Kids in Colombia: Childcare, Schools & Family Lifeexpat-guideApril 8, 2026

Raising Kids in Colombia: Childcare, Schools & Family Life

Nanny costs, school options, family-friendly neighborhoods, and cultural differences in parenting in Colombia.

Having a Baby in Colombia: Hospitals, Costs & What Expats Should Knowexpat-guideApril 8, 2026

Having a Baby in Colombia: Hospitals, Costs & What Expats Should Know

Everything expats need to know about having a baby in Colombia: hospital costs, prenatal care, citizenship, and choosing the right clinic.