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Genki Insurance for Colombia: Traveler vs Native for Digital Nomads and ExpatshealthcareJuly 21, 2026

Genki Insurance for Colombia: Traveler vs Native for Digital Nomads and Expats

Genki keeps appearing in Medellin nomad groups. Here is the evidence-based Colombia verdict on Traveler vs Native, claims, exclusions, visa wording and EPS.

How to Sell Used Books in Colombia: Second-hand Bookstores and Direct SalesVender librosJuly 20, 2026

How to Sell Used Books in Colombia: Second-hand Bookstores and Direct Sales

If you have a bookshelf full of books you no longer read, you can turn them into money. We explain how to sell them in bookstores or directly online.

Are Security Deposits Legal in Colombia? A Guide to Rental Guarantees and Ley 820housingJuly 19, 2026

Are 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.

Comparison of farms in La Calera and the Medellín metropolitan areafincaJuly 17, 2026

Comparison of farms in La Calera and the Medellín metropolitan area

The two most recent farms on the marketplace, with seller photos, a price-and-area comparison, and the owner’s direct contact.

Globull Review: Seller Financing for Colombia PropertyReal estateJuly 8, 2026

Globull Review: Seller Financing for Colombia Property

Globull is a seller-financing marketplace for Colombian property. Here is the buyer flow, seller logic, terms, risks, and due-diligence checklist.

Free things in Colombia: we are launching the section to give away what you no longer usegratisJuly 1, 2026

Free things in Colombia: we are launching the section to give away what you no longer use

Today someone gave away a sofa in Medellín and the platform didn't even have a way to say "free." So we built the entire section the same day: this is how it works, how you post, and how you claim what others are giving away.

Jobs in Medellín: Part-Time, Remote and BPO (2026 Guide)medellinJune 25, 2026

Jobs in Medellín: Part-Time, Remote and BPO (2026 Guide)

Discover how to navigate the Medellín job market in 2026. From real salaries in bilingual BPO to how to avoid recruitment scams on WhatsApp.

Medellín Digital Nomad Cybersecurity Guide: How to Stay SafesecurityJune 18, 2026

Medellín Digital Nomad Cybersecurity Guide: How to Stay Safe

Protect your data and devices while working remotely in Colombia with our complete digital and physical security guide.

Living in Ibagué on a Budget: Colombia's Cheapest Major CityCost of livingJune 14, 2026

Living in Ibagué on a Budget: Colombia's Cheapest Major City

Escape the rising costs of Medellín and Bogotá. Everything you need to know about living in Ibagué on a roughly $600 monthly budget.

Living in Rionegro and Eastern Antioquia: a practical guide near the airportrionegroJune 9, 2026

Living in Rionegro and Eastern Antioquia: a practical guide near the airport

Rionegro, Llanogrande, El Retiro, and La Ceja are not Medellín. A practical guide to deciding where to live near the airport and what to check before buying.

How to Compare Fincas, Lots, and Country Houses Near MedellinfincasJune 6, 2026

How to Compare Fincas, Lots, and Country Houses Near Medellin

Finca, lote, or casa campestre? How to compare rural property types near Medellin, plus the documents and red flags to check before you commit.

Pico y placa and dollar today: 2 free tools for your daily life in ColombiaherramientasJune 4, 2026

Pico y placa and dollar today: 2 free tools for your daily life in Colombia

Two free tools: the pico y placa for 5 cities and the dollar today (TRM) with a converter and historical chart.