Colombia: The Reality You Won’t See In The Headlines
Jan 14, 2026 12:06 pm
Colombia has spent decades being defined by headlines that no longer reflect reality, which shapes how most people see the country. But the moment you set foot there, you realize it is a completely different story.
In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I recap our recent Colombia exploration and investment tour. We dive into what it is really like in the booming city of Medellín and the deeper lessons you can only learn by spending time with people and communities in real life.
If you have been researching potential expat destinations from behind a screen, this episode will inspire you to get away from the computer and get boots on the ground. Enjoy!
Note: This episode was recorded just prior to Maduro being arrested. We rearranged the schedule to air the episode discussing it last week. To get early access to the full podcast episodes, join one of our paid membership programs at ExpatMoney.com/Membership.
LISTEN TO EPISODE:
https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/389-colombia-the-reality-you-wont-see-in-the-headlines
IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Tune in to hear Marc and I discuss the unique character trait we have noticed in people from countries with “bad reputations”
- Listen in for the behind-the-scenes story from our recent Colombia tour, including a perfect example of why travel never goes “perfect”
- Learn why I am so bullish on Colombia as a modern, affordable place to live, invest, and plant a flag as a Plan-B destination
- Find out how our tour group attendees got early access to major opportunities, as well as an exclusive private meeting with Colombia’s possible next President
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RELATED EPISODES
- 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?
- 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom
- 370: Colombia: Where “Bad Reputation” Hides Massive Opportunity
Speak soon,
Mikkel
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