Why We Chose NOT to Live Here - 8 Pros & 8 Cons of Medellin, Colombia for Digital Nomads/Expats

Medellin is one of the most popular destinations in Colombia for expats and digital nomads. We thought we would love it too: great climate, vibrant culture and a thriving international community. But... after trying out Medellin, we eventually decide it's not for us. If you're considering Medellin as your home base, WATCH THIS VIDEO where we give our honest opinion about the PROs and CONs of living in Medellin. See if any of these resonate with you and tell us your thoughts in the comments! If you like this video, subscribe and check out our other videos about Colombia: El Retiro, Antioquia:    • WHY Americans want to retire in Colombia -...   Poblado, Medellin:    • Want to visit Medellin, Colombia? Watch TH...   Santa Marta:    • Better than Tulum: Santa Marta, Colombia, ...   Parque Tayrona:    • Parque Tayrona advice: What You MUST see i...   Villa de Leyva:    • Villa de Leyva - Colombia's prettiest town...   Or travels around Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Chile: Buenos Aires:    • Buenos Aires November 2024: How much will ...   Mendoza, Argentina:    • MENDOZA - Argentina's most coveted city! H...   Bariloche, Argentina:    • Bariloche, the Aspen of Argentina: What's ...   Torres del Paine:    • Torres del Paine: Is the HYPE worth it?? 8...   Los Lagos, Chile:    • Chile's MUST see: Mind-blowing Volcanos, W...   Cusco, Peru:    • Cusco is more than just a stop on the way ...   Plus, helpful tips for those who want to GTFO out of the USA:    • 7 reasons WHY you want to LEAVE the USA in...      • So you want to GTFO of the USA... Where do...      • Why we left USA in 2024 - and you might wa...   About this channel: We are touring South America to discover the best places to live and enjoy. If you have a remote job and like travel and adventure, subscribe to follow our journey! We promise not-boring travel content with funny commentary.

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