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What life is really like as an expat in Colombia — the culture, community, challenges, and rewards of making Colombia your home.
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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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Expat guideApril 6, 2026What Does "No Dar Papaya" Mean in Colombia? (And Why Every Expat Needs to Know)
Two weeks into living in Medellín, a friend said "no des papaya." I had no idea what it meant. Three years later, it's the most valuable advice I've ever received.
clasificadosApril 6, 2026We Built Colombia's Craigslist — And Made It Better
I used Craigslist for everything in the US. When I moved to Colombia, nothing like it existed. So we built something better — free, bilingual, and built for this community.
Remote workApril 5, 2026How to Find a Job in Colombia as a Foreigner (Even Without Fluent Spanish)
The Colombian job market is more accessible to foreigners than most people think — if you know which tracks exist, what they pay, and where to look.
Expat lifeApril 4, 2026How to Make Friends in Colombia as a Foreigner
Making friends in Colombia isn't automatic — but with the right approach (intercambios, sports clubs, coworking communities), your social circle will grow faster than you'd expect.
colombiaApril 3, 2026Traveling Mailbox Review: How I Get My US Mail in Colombia
I moved to Colombia and needed a way to keep receiving US mail — IRS letters, bank statements, checks. Traveling Mailbox gives you a real US address with mail scanning, check deposits, and worldwide forwarding. Here's my honest review after using it for over a year.
Expat lifeApril 3, 2026Working Out in Colombia: Gyms, Outdoor Fitness & Staying Active
Colombia has a thriving gym culture with prices that'll make you wonder why you ever paid $60/month back home. Here's everything you need to know about staying fit as an expat.
Expat lifeApril 3, 2026Colombian Holidays & Festivals: Every Major Celebration in 2026
Colombia has 18 public holidays — more than almost any country on earth. Here's your complete guide to the 2026 calendar, puentes festivos, and the major festivals every expat should experience.
Expat lifeApril 3, 2026Dating in Colombia as a Foreigner: What You Need to Know
Colombian dating culture is warm, passionate, and unlike anything most foreigners have experienced. Here's how to navigate it well.
Expat guideApril 2, 2026Uber, InDrive & Taxis in Colombia: Complete Transport App Guide
InDrive, Uber, DiDi, or a traditional taxi — here's which app to use in each Colombian city, how to negotiate the best fare on InDrive, and how to ride safely as a foreigner.
Expat guideApril 1, 202620 Reasons to Move to Colombia (and 5 Reasons Not To)
Colombia has won over hundreds of thousands of expats — but it's not for everyone. Here's the honest case for moving, and the honest case against.
colombiaApril 1, 2026Why Americans Are Leaving the US and Moving to Colombia
Americans are leaving the US for Colombia in record numbers — and it's not just retirees. Here's why they're going, how to prepare, the real pros and cons, and what it actually costs.
Expat guideMarch 31, 2026How to Get a Colombian Driver's License as a Foreigner
Everything you need to know about getting a Colombian driver's license as a foreigner — requirements, costs, the medical exam, theory test, and step-by-step process.