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expat-life brings together 123 guides for readers researching expat-life, with practical context on expat-life.
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safetyJuly 23, 2026How to Register Your Phone and Block a Stolen IMEI in Colombia
Bringing a phone to Colombia? You have 20 days to register it before your carrier blocks your service. Here is exactly how to do it.
housingJuly 19, 2026Are Security Deposits Legal in Colombia? A Guide to Rental Guarantees and Ley 820
Expats are often shocked to learn that traditional security deposits are illegal in Colombia. Here is exactly what the law says and how to handle landlords who demand them anyway.
Tech guideJune 21, 2026How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router in Colombia
Secure your smart TVs, laptops, and phones on a single network. Here is the practical guide to setting up a router-level VPN in your Colombian apartment.
travelMay 31, 2026Palomino, Colombia: The Laid-Back Caribbean Beach Town You'll Want to Stay In
Palomino is the Caribbean beach town that happens before you're ready for it — a place people mean to visit for 3 days and end up staying for two weeks. Here's what you actually need to know.
Expat guideMay 30, 2026Living in Armenia, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guide
Armenia doesn't make most expat shortlists — but as a base for the coffee region, it's cheaper than Pereira, milder than Cali, and 40 minutes from Salento. Here's an honest look at whether it fits your situation.
medellinMay 27, 2026Things to Do in Medellín: The Honest Activity Guide
Most visitors spend a week in El Poblado and call it Medellín. This guide covers what actually deserves your time — downtown, the Metrocable, paragliding, where locals eat, and the day trips worth doing.
bogotaMay 26, 2026Living in Usaquén, Bogotá: The Honest Expat Neighborhood Guide
Usaquén is Bogotá's most established expat neighborhood — safe, expensive, and packed with good restaurants. Here's what it's actually like to live there.
cartagenaMay 26, 2026Living in Getsemaní, Cartagena: The Neighborhood Honest Guide
Getsemaní is Cartagena's most interesting neighborhood — and more and more expats are actually living there. Here's the honest guide: rent prices, internet reality, safety, and who it's really right for.
Expat lifeMay 24, 2026Renting a Car in Colombia: What Foreigners Actually Need to Know
Everything you need to rent and drive in Colombia as a foreigner — licenses, costs, insurance, and when it's worth it.
housingMay 23, 2026Setting Up Utilities in Colombia: Water, Gas, Electricity & Internet
Colombia's utility setup trips up most new arrivals — accounts tied to properties, payments scattered across apps and corner stores, and costs that vary wildly by estrato. Here's the complete breakdown.
Santa martaMay 22, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Santa Marta for Expats and Remote Workers
El Rodadero is the practical base, Minca is the cool-climate escape, and Taganga is better for a week than a month. Here's the honest breakdown of where to live in Santa Marta.
Expat lifeMay 22, 2026Bringing Your Dog or Cat to Colombia: What to Prepare Before You Fly
Moving to Colombia with a dog or cat? Here's exactly what documents, vaccines, and paperwork you need — and what to expect at the ICA airport inspection.