Photo: Cartagena, Colombia. JD Lasica from Pleasanton, CA, US, CC BY 2.0. Cropped.
Picture your everyday life in Colombia
Regional food, art and varied climates offer contrasting city experiences.
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Start with an ordinary week
Choose a possible neighborhood, then plan a grocery trip, an appointment, a working day and an evening out. Write down the journeys and services you would need before deciding whether it suits your household.
The honest tradeoffs
Location-specific security and housing checks matter more than a city's nomad reputation.
Location-specific security and housing checks matter more than a city's nomad reputation.
Try the routine before the move
Start with a trusted guided cultural outing and learn your neighborhood’s transport routine.
Ask the country community about their own experiences and compare them with your needs. One person’s experience does not describe every neighborhood or household.
Adapted from this country’s lifestyle guide. Scouting suggestions are editorial planning ideas, not a guarantee of safety or suitability.
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