5 Expat Mistakes to Avoid in Colombia Life in Colombia is an incredible adventure—if you’re up to the challenge. Everything you can imagine is possible—if you can avoid these five common expat mistakes. For…
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Colombia as an Expat Destination – Is it still viable?
Here’s my take on Colombia as an Expat Destination As someone who has lived in Colombia non-stop since 2013 – I have ten solid years of observations and a few thoughts on future potential…
Top 6 Visa Requirements for Colombia
Retiring Abroad? Here Are the Latest Visa Requirements for Colombia in 2025 If you’re considering retiring abroad, Colombia offers attractive visa options. Here are the most recent visa requirements for Colombia in 2025! And…
Cost of Living in Pereira Colombia 2025
Get ready for an epic adventure! Pre-order Passport to Passion on August 1st for just $9.99! Dive into my wild telenovela-to-truth love story, learn how to master the secrets of Coffee Axis romance, and…
Emergency Contact Information Colombia
The Emergency Contact Information Colombia listed here is current for 2022. With embassy contact info for the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, USA and Germany. Keep in mind that as of OCTOBER 2022, it is…
How To Avoid Kidnapping and Extortion in Colombia
Based on firsthand experience, we’re breaking down the key motives and tactics behind kidnapping and extortion in Colombia—and how to protect yourself. After reviewing online forums and speaking with a professional investigator from the…
7 Useful Colombia Culture and Lifestyle Facts | Coffee Axis
Colombia Lifestyle and Culture – Insights from Long-Term Expats Welcome to our take on Colombian lifestyle and culture in the Coffee Axis, shaped by over a decade of firsthand experience. Since February 2013, we’ve…
Why Expats Should Invest in Cryptocurrency To Safeguard Against Inflation
Let’s address the elephant in the room—why should expats consider investing in cryptocurrency? At first glance, it might seem like an extreme idea. But for those of us living abroad, economic uncertainty, inflation, and…
How Foreign Residents End Up Dead in Colombia
How Expats End Up Dead in Colombia: A Serious Issue One of the most delicate topics to address is how some expats—often called “Gringos”—end up dead in Colombia. This is not a lighthearted matter;…
Is Armenia Quindio a Good Expat Destination
Like a train headed for a giant wreck, Armenia Quindio as an Expat Destination in 2022 is the story of a small town which has grown too fast! On the other side of the…
A Good Life in Manizales vs Pereira | Expat Lifestyle
Having lived in both cities for extended periods, I can share the pros and cons of life in Manizales vs. Pereira from a foreign resident’s perspective. Each city offers unique advantages and challenges, making…
Why We Live in Colombia!
Why We Still Live in Colombia: A Deeper Perspective Many of us arrived in Colombia by chance—we weren’t necessarily searching for anything. Some of us fell in love with the country, while others…
What are the 9 Benefits of Retiring Abroad in Colombia?
IThe media is starting to take notice of a growing trend I’ve observed among foreign arrivals: an increasing interest in retiring, living, and working abroad in Colombia. Over the past two years, I’ve seen…
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