Category: Expat Interviews & Stories

Posted by Jeff | Apr 4, 2019 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 21

Loving Medellín Expat Story: Sam and Tacha from Sw...

Posted by Sam | Sep 28, 2018 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 5

Being Black in Medellín: My Experience as a Black ...

Posted by Greggo | Jul 31, 2018 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 42

Why Expats Move to Medellín From Other Countries in Latin America

by Jeff | Aug 30, 2021 | City Comparisons, Expat Interviews & Stories, Expat Tips, Retirement | 1

We interviewed over 20 expats who moved to Medellín from Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Costa Rica to find out eight main reasons why expats move to Medellín.

Life as an Expat: During Medellín’s Coronavirus Quarantine

by Jeff | Apr 5, 2020 | COVID-19, Expat Interviews & Stories | 18

Medellín has been under quarantine due to coronavirus since March 20. Jeff looks at how life as an expat with a family has changed during the quarantine.

Emergency Surgery: Expat Experience in Clínica León XIII in Medellín

by John | Jun 29, 2019 | Expat Interviews & Stories, Healthcare | 12

If you are concerned about health insurance and medical services in Colombia, John shares his recent experience with emergency surgery in Medellín.

Expat Interview: John and Susan Moved from Panama to Medellín

by Jeff | Apr 4, 2019 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 21

John and Susan are two expats who recently moved from Panama to Medellín. We interview them about their experiences and challenges in moving.

Loving Medellín Expat Story: Sam and Tacha from Switzerland

by Sam | Sep 28, 2018 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 5

Sam and Tacha, a young expat couple from Switzerland, tell their story about how they moved to Medellín, work freelance and are loving Medellín.

Being Black in Medellín: My Experience as a Black American in Medellín

by Greggo | Jul 31, 2018 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 42

Greggo is a Black American from the U.S. living in Medellín. He has lived 5 years in Colombia and shares his experiences of being an American Black in Medellín.

Expat Story: From Scotland to Living in Medellín: Steve’s Story

by Steve | Jul 4, 2018 | Expat Interviews & Stories | 14

Steve is an expat from Scotland now living in Medellín. He tells his story about how he discovered Medellín, married a Colombian and now has a business.