California-based logistics consultant Paul Nguyen was attracted to the Colombian city of Medellin for its vibrant nightlife and a reputation for being friendly to “digital nomad”-type workers. So the 27-year-old booked a...
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Medellín, the “City of Eternal Spring” is the second-largest city in Colombia after Bogotá.
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There’s no denying that travel is back in 2023, thanks to a pent-up demand for all those vacations that were put on hold during the pandemic. But what are the best international...
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Santa Marta, Colombia — When you work remotely, having the freedom to travel is a big part of the appeal for many. Colombia is a popular destination on the circuit and the...
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Whether you’re searching for a festive holiday trip or a getaway between the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes (one of the most affordable travel windows of the year), there are many more fantastic...
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Wondering where the best places to live in Colombia are? Keep reading! Thanks to its biodiverse landscapes, glistening Caribbean Coast, and vibrant dance culture, life in Colombia is never dull. The locals...
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Colombia is the best country to live in in terms of cost of living, according to the “Cheapest Places to Live in 2023” index published by International Living. Colombia, Mexico and Ecuador...
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It felt like every other month, there was news about South America digital nomad visas being released in 2022. As one of the most popular continents for digital nomads to travel and...
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Many people have an outdated perspective of life in Colombia. The dark days of Pablo Escobar and the drug cartels that are still portrayed in the Netflix series Narcos, are long gone....
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Affordability is often the single-most influential factor in choosing an overseas retirement destination. After all, who wants to spend their golden years counting pennies and wondering how far the next Social Security...
Share The Article Last Updated 1 year agoAmid multiple reports of crime, including drug-facilitated assaults and murders, Colombia could lose its prestige as one of the go-to destinations in South America for...
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It’s no secret that the number of digital nomads is on the rise. A recent study found that 16.9 million American workers identify themselves as digital nomads. That’s a 9% increase from...
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I've had my fair share of dating abroad stories. For one year, I traveled the world from Mexico to Dubai, and as a 20-something, I’ve fully embraced my single nomadic lifestyle. This...
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I've had my fair share of dating-abroad stories. For one year, I traveled the world from Mexico to Dubai, and as a 20-something, I’ve fully embraced my single nomadic lifestyle. This past...
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“As far as I’m concerned,” James McKinnon says, “the weather here is perfect. No central heating, no need for air conditioning. It’s one of the reasons I chose to live here.”We’re in...
In a world full of adventures, it can be empowering to travel alone — and on your own terms. Whether you dream of soaking up the sun on some far-flung beach or...
Share The Article Last Updated 1 year agoEverything You Need To Prepare For Life As A Working Wanderer Digital nomadism has been on the rise for the past decade as more and...
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Outside of an electronics store, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen as many huge television sets as there were in the Black Pepper sports bar in Medellín, Colombia. Sitting at a long...
Whether you’re drawn by its beguiling coastlines, untamed jungle or high-altitude national parks, Colombia is guaranteed to dazzle. After decades of association with armed conflict and drug cartels, this South American country...
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Fancy coffee shops are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about the city of Manizales. It embodies that mental picture of elegance and culture. Poised on...
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My wife and I retired in 2016 and moved to Medellin, Colombia, as expats. We left there in 2020 only because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took us to Iowa to be...
