How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Colombia

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 February 2025 04:39:51

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Hello everyone,

Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Colombia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting neighbors might work differently than what you're used to.

We would like to invite you to share the biggest challenges you face in your daily routine. Here are a few questions to start with:

What aspects of daily life were the most challenging for you at first?

How did you overcome these difficulties?

Did you find any local habits or customs particularly surprising?

What has helped you in feeling more at ease in your new environment?

Any funny or unexpected experiences you would like to share?

Share your experiences, anecdotes and tips to help fellow expats.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
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crabpc19481 Member

Member since 04 May 2024

crabpc19481Member27 February 2025 18:19:10

I was informally adopted by a nice Colombian lady and family. We all help each other. My knowledge of Spanish聽 is on a professional level. I am 76 and retired; don't need to work. This arrangement works for me!

Patricia

nornie59 New member

Member since 11 January 2025

nornie59New member02 March 2025 13:23:30

Hello, I will be 76 next month. I will be in Salento , Colombia in part to start my mission to find a place where I can feel content with my two cats .

lets see his it goes. Life in USA is getting very expensive for a retired person.

norma

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