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…
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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…
The Most Adventurous Way to Travel is by Jeep Willys!
In the Colombian Coffee Axis, the most adventurous way to travel is by Jeep Willys! The open air, varying road quality, yet vehicles with the endurance to cover almost any terrain yet…
Essential Spanish Grammar for Expats | To Be – To Go – To Eat
Spanish Grammar for Expats: A Basic Guide Welcome to our first lesson in Spanish Grammar for Expats! This beginner-friendly guide is designed for newcomers to Colombia or Latin America. While it’s not a substitute…
The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Pereira
For the thunder bean brew you want and need, here are the 5 Best Coffee Shops in Pereira. If you are reading this, it is because you value coffee that is as delicious as…
Top 21 Colombian Coffee Axis Destinations for 2025
21 Colombian Coffee Axis Destinations for 2025, is the definitive guide to the places we think are going to be the MOST unique and interesting opportunities for visitors to Colombia. These are places…
Restrictions for Pereira de Colombia December 2020
Restrictions for Pereira de Colombia December 2020
Innovative Orthopedic Medicine Therapies in Pereira, Colombia
Our hands and articulations, are the vehicle of productivity in life. To lose even a little bit of mechanical efficiency, has long reaching effects into every part of our daily existence. Interestingly enough, Pereira…
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…
Coronavirus Attacks the Colombian Coffee Axis! | Covid-19 News
Covid-19 News by Coffee Axis Travel. Front and center of the crisis we are watching everything happen in real time. Here in Manizales, it has been no exception – only another story, which involves…
Top 20 Colombian Coffee Axis Destinations 2025
Positive energy, excitement and a sudden increase in tourism has raised expectations in Colombia for the year 2020. After having gotten a feel for recent developments – and several short trips, we are ready…
The Complete Aranzazu Caldas Destination Guide
Aranzazu, Caldas; pueblo of Cabuya (fiber), Waterfalls and Blackberry Wine. Come along with us as we take you inside one of the hottest offbeat destinations in the Coffee Axis of Colombia.
Supporting Local | School Against Poverty Foundation / Fundacion Escuela Contra la Pobreza
Fundación Escuela Contra La Pobreza , or Against Poverty Foundation, is a Manizales based charity which is bringing heart into the Christmas season. Founded by Victor Caceido, this is the story of how one…
5 Great Techniques for Learning Spanish in Colombia
Many readers of this site are from the U.S. or Canada, while others are in Colombia learning Spanish. Additionally, a significant segment visits to improve their Spanish and gain an outsider’s perspective. If that…
Cannabis in Colombia is a Great Opportunity
A hot topic garnering the attention of many Colombians and expats alike is the ongoing failings of the Duque administration and the hard approach they have taken towards the criminalization of drug use. This comes after…
Top 12 Expensive Things To Buy BEFORE You Come to Colombia
A question which always comes up in expat forums is, what to pack? And for the enterprising, what Expensive Thing to bring and sell for a profit in Colombia.
The Really Shitty Downside of Being an Expat
For me, the hardest thing to adjust to, was local culture – It can eat your socks! Colombians are opportunists. Read more to learn the Shitty Downside.
5 Unique Ways to Drink Coffee in Manizales
In Manizales, drinking coffee is more than a culture – it becomes an art form where you can pick your perfect view and/or environment for drinking it.
Is the Expat Lifestyle For You?
Is the Expat Lifestyle For You? It’s one of those burning questions that every open minded explorer, and most Millenials will ask themselves at some point in their wanderings. I know because I am…
10 Best Coffee Axis Destinations for 2025
Where birds abound, the coffee is fresh and the travel opportunities are unique. Here are featured some of the most beautiful places that the average tourist is missing completely, but which are up and coming on the national tourism radar in Colombia.
Coffee Axis Real Estate
The Coffee Axis region of Colombia is a lucrative destination for fun family vacations, solo travel, and it’s also a great place to live. It has a great lifestyle opportunity, in cities like Manizales,…
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