5 Tips for Renovating Your Home in Colombia
As we finished walking through the apartment we wanted to buy in Medellín's El Poblado neighborhood, Mike, my husband, turns to me and says, "Honey, trust me, it will...
Nancy Kiernan
3 Ways to Spot a New Expat in Medellín on Social Media
Baseball great Yogi Berra said, “It´s like déjà vu all over again.” That´s exactly how I feel when I see Facebook posts from “newbie” transplants to Medellín, Colombia. The newcomers get caught up in the wonder and newness of living in the city...
A Simple Income For an Early Retirement in Colombia
"When my 2016 vacation plans with my girlfriend fell through at the last minute, I looked for the cheapest flight to go on a trip by myself," says 52-year-old Rob Abshear. "I was coming from Fort Lauderdale and I got a great price on a flight to Medellín, Colombia."
Our $175,000 Condo Has Future-Proofed Our Retirement in Colombia
The fabulous spring-like climate was what first attracted David and Carole Wallis to the idea of retiring in Medellín, Colombia.
How Two Foodies Found Paradise in Medellín
“We are living a lifestyle in Medellín we never could have in the U.S.,” says Shelly Owens about the life she and her husband, John Woolley, have...
It’s Easier Than Ever to Get a Colombian Visa
My love affair with Medellín, Colombia began after only my third day in the city. I woke to the sound of the birds chirping in the tree outside my window. I spent the day wandering through the neighborhood taking in the sights and sounds of my new surroundings...
The 10 Best Things to do in Colombia
With over 1,900 species of birds and an array of micro climates ranging from dry desert…to cool mountain…to humid jungle, Colombia, is the second most biodiverse country in the world.
We Live on $2,000 a Month and Travel More Since Moving to Medellín
“Honey, what color is my toothbrush?” You would think that after 36 years of marriage my husband, Mike, would know this. And yet…that is the first thing he asks me as we are unpacking after returning home from a trip. I´d like to blame it on him having a “senior moment.”...
“A Luxurious Life Without Having to Empty My Bank Account”
"I had only planned on living in Santa Marta for a year to improve my Spanish," explains Lisa Anderson, "but seven years and two daughters later I am loving my life here." It´s easy to understand why Lisa loves living in Colombia's up-and-coming Caribbean coastal city.
Medellín, Colombia: The Best Lifestyle You May Not Know About
What is life like in Medellín? Well, if you’ve been reading about “the City of Eternal Spring,” then you probably already know about its perfect weather and high-quality, affordable healthcare.