Retiring Abroad on a Fixed Income: What US$2,084 Actually Buys
Retiring abroad on a fixed income starts with one number: the average US retirement cheque is US$2,084 a month. Here...
August 19, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
Villa de Leyva Kite Festival: Colombia’s Windy Weekend of Kites and Solidarity
The Villa de Leyva kite festival flies 14-17 August 2026 over Colombia's grandest colonial plaza, free to attend, with Guatemalan...
August 17, 2026
Vallenato al Parque: Bogotá’s Free Vallenato Festival Hits Simón Bolívar Park
Vallenato al Parque brings two days of free live music to Bogotá's Simón Bolívar Park on August 22-23, 2026. Get...
August 17, 2026
Solo Travel in South America: Three Cities That Work
Solo travel in South America: Medellin, Florianopolis and Buenos Aires compared on hostels, safety advice and what a bed actually...
August 16, 2026
Cartagena Makes Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 List
Cartagena is on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 list. Learn how to get there, what to do, and the...
August 16, 2026
Karol G and Miguel Bosé Headline a Bogotá Solidarity Concert for Quake Victims
Karol G and Miguel Bosé lead a Bogotá solidarity concert on Sunday, 23 August 2026 for Colombia's quake victims. See...
August 15, 2026
This Week in Bogotá: Concerts, Free Festivals and Earthquake Benefits
What's on in Bogotá, 14-19 August 2026: earthquake benefit concerts, Morat at Movistar Arena, free summer festivals and a long...
August 14, 2026
Colombia Road Closures After the Quake: Which Coffee-Region Routes Are Cut, One-Laned, or Reopened
Colombia road closures after the 10 August 2026 quake: which coffee-region routes are shut, down to one lane, or reopened,...
August 13, 2026
Colombia’s Power and Water After the Quake: What to Expect at Home
As of 13 August 2026, Colombia's power and water sit on two clocks: the lights are nearly all back, but...
August 13, 2026