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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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April 3, 2026
Traveling 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 de...
April 3, 2026
Working 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.
April 3, 2026
Colombian 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 s...
April 3, 2026
Dating 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.
April 2, 2026
Uber, 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.
April 2, 2026
Where to Buy Groceries in Colombia: Every Supermarket, Market & App
The complete guide to where to buy groceries in Colombia — every supermarket chain, local market, and delivery app with real prices and honest recommendations.
April 1, 2026
20 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.
April 1, 2026
Why 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...
March 31, 2026
How 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.
March 31, 2026
Colombia’s Estrato System Explained: How It Affects Your Bills
Colombia’s estrato system classifies every building into tiers 1–6 and directly affects your utility bills, property taxes, and cost of living. Here’s how it works.
March 31, 2026
Tipping in Colombia: When, How Much, and Who to Tip
Colombia’s tipping culture is different from the US. Here’s exactly when to tip, how much, and the one phrase you need to know: propina voluntaria.
March 31, 2026
How to Set Up Utilities in Colombia: Electricity, Water, Internet & Phone
Everything you need to set up electricity, water, gas, internet, and phone in Colombia. Providers, costs by estrato, and how the bill payment system works.