Nomad Hotspot: Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Ancient streets, modern speeds — and rent that feels like a typo.

Cajicá Is the Bogotá Move Nobody Talks About

Why this calm, safe, mountain-town suburb might be the best “real life” upgrade in Colombia

Can You Really Buy Property to Get a Visa?

How Residency-Through-Investment Actually Works Now.

Colombia vs. Peru

Momentum or Meaning?

Colombia vs. Costa Rica:

Adventure on a Budget or Peace at a Premium?

Colombia vs. Argentina

Stability or Possibility?

Why Smart Companies Are Moving to Bogotá

How Colombia’s capital became the best-kept secret for businesses ready to scale globally.

Colombia vs. Ecuador

Which Andean Neighbor Wins for Cost, Visas, Safety, Taxes, and Everyday Life?

Inside Bogotá: Real Apartments, Real Prices, and a New Way for Expats to Find Them

From budget flats in Chapinero to high-end living in Rosales — Matt uncovers what it really costs to rent in Bogotá, and how expats can finally find places they can trust.

How to Extend Your Tourist Stay in Colombia

Stretch your Colombian adventure from 90 to 180 days—without fines, airport meltdowns, or bureaucratic headaches.

Travel Scams That Are Exploding in 2025

From fake QR codes to digital taxi cons, here are the tricks draining tourists in 2025—and how to outsmart them.

Save Big on Taxes in Colombia to Live Tax-Free

(Or As Close As Possible)

Can You Really Live in Colombia for $500 a month?

Yes, you really can live in Colombia for $500 a month—here’s the math, the meals, and the magic behind it.

30 Colombian Habits That Would Shock Americans

From milk in bags to laws about your license plate, Colombia is as quirky as it is unforgettable.

Grocery Costs in Europe:

Real Receipts, Real Surprises

How I “Lived” Here for Years Without a Lease

My real receipts from 6 years of Colombia stays—how to ‘live’ here at $30–$50 a night with no lease, no bills, and better coffee.

So, You Need an FBI Background Check for Your Colombian Visa?

Here’s the Real Deal

Why I Chose Colombia Over Panama & Ecuador