I’ll be real with you, I’ve had a running list of family photographers in Medellín recommendations saved in my notes app for way longer than I’d like to admit. Saved links from Facebook groups, WhatsApp contacts a friend sent “just in case,” Instagram profiles I bookmarked and never did anything with. It’s not that I […]
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If you’ve ever gotten a WhatsApp message at 9pm asking what color shirt your kid needs by Friday, you’ve met a class mom. Maybe you are one. Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you should volunteer to be one. Either way, this is the guide I wish someone had handed me before I said
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Heads up: I’m not a tax accountant or lawyer. I’m someone who’s filed Colombian taxes twice now and is still looking for a great contador. This is what I wish someone had told me when I first realized I might need to file here. For your specific situation, please work with a qualified Colombian contador
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I’d been putting off a proper physical exam for nearly two years after we moved to Medellín. Between pregnancies, adjusting to a new country, and managing the kids and household… my own health kept sliding down the list. Sound familiar? When we heard about the Executive Checkup at Clínica El Rosario, the thing that sold us
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For context: I am an American-born citizen with dual citizenship in Colombia. In Colombia, I have both a Colombian passport and cédula de ciudadanía. I registered my registro civil de nacimiento at the Colombian Consulate in Orlando, Florida and, after an atrocious experience there, decided to apply for my passport, register my marriage, and the
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Hiring your first empleada can feel intimidating. The process is culturally specific, legally complex, and wrapped in a thousand unspoken expectations you don’t even know exist yet. You want to do right by everyone involved, but there’s no clear manual. When we moved to Medellín three years ago with one baby, I never imagined I’d
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When we decided to move our family to Medellín, I scoured the internet for any kind of guide. What I found were scattered blog posts, outdated Reddit threads, and generic expat advice that didn’t address the reality of relocating with children. So I’m writing the guide I wish I’d had: a practical, month-by-month roadmap based
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Congratulations on your growing family! If your child was born in Colombia and at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, you’ll need to start the CRBA in Colombia to secure their American citizenship. But first, you’ll need their registro civil de nacimiento (birth certificate). If you haven’t done that yet, here’s my step-by-step guide
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Congrats on your latest addition! Adjusting to life with a newborn, especially in a new city, can be challenging enough. Every mom needs support, no matter where they are. To help, I’ve compiled this guide with my notes from the past couple of years to save you some research time and help you find what
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Registro Civil de Nacimiento What You Need to Know Before Registering a Birth in Colombia Where to Register: Notaría vs. Registraduría in Colombia If at Least One Parent Is a Colombian Citizen If Both Parents Are Foreign Nationals on Visas Required Documents for Colombian Birth Registration Step-by-Step: The Registro Civil de Nacimiento Process Biometrics, Baby
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