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A Couple Moved To Medellín, Colombia: Here’s What They Learned

May 1, 2023

Virginia To Medellín: How David And Carole Wound Up In The City Of Eternal Spring The expat community has expanded quickly in Medellín, Colombia, since David and Carole Wallis first

Expat Life In Medellín, Colombia Vs. Cuenca, Ecuador

August 15, 2022

Medellín, Colombia Versus Cuenca, Ecuador—Top Retirement Havens Faceoff I’ve spoken with lots of potential expats who are trying to choose between Cuenca, Ecuador, and Medellín, Colombia… even though these two cities are actually very different in key ways. But, as I’ve lived in both places (and both are among my favorites in Latin America), I’m…

The Colombian Caribbean’s Best Buys Are In Santa Marta

March 21, 2022

A Bargain Caribbean Lifestyle In Santa Marta, Colombia Last week in Panama I went paddle boarding with Carlos, our Colombian property manager at Los Islotes, and we naturally got around to comparing his home country to his chosen adopted country… It’s an odd comparison, though, because Panama and Colombia don’t have a ton in common……

Comparing Panama And Colombia: Living, Retiring, Investing

February 21, 2022

Panama Versus Colombia—The Truth This weekend I’ll be returning to Panama for the first time since moving away three years ago, so the Isthmus is on my mind this week. There are plenty of things I miss about life in Panama, and a few things I plan to stock up on to bring back—my favorite…

An Easy Way To Find Out If You Would Thrive In Colombia

January 24, 2022

Our #1 Pick For Luxury Living On A Budget This success story is nothing short of remarkable. It’s taken a couple of decades… But Colombia has reinvented itself into one of the most pleasant and affordable places to spend time in the world. Prior to the current pandemic, this country was breaking tourism records with…

A Detailed Guide To The Top 4 Expat Neighborhoods In Medellin

November 22, 2021

10 Years Later, Here’s What Wendy And Darren Really Think About Life In Medellín, Colombia I am still surprised by the reactions I get when I tell people I live in Medellín, Colombia. A few years ago, my friends and family expressed fear, concern, and disbelief. Today I hear admiration, curiosity, and even a little…

It’s Going To Be A Big Year In Colombia: See It Firsthand

January 16, 2017

As Good As It Gets In South America We’re not the only ones who believe 2017 is going to be a big year for Colombia. Lonely Planet has listed the country among its top 10 places to travel this year. Here’s what its editors had to say: “Decades of civil war and violent crime meant…