The Unconventional Life has three pillars: Online Income, Living Abroad, and the FIRE Movement. Together, they enable you to choose where you live, when you work, and what you do, giving you true freedom to live a life on your own terms.
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
OKWe may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.
Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.
We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.
We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.
If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:
We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
Google Webfont Settings:
Google Map Settings:
Google reCaptcha Settings:
Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:
The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them:
You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.
Privacy Policy
My Unconventional Marriage In Colombia: Celebrating Marriage Across Borders
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad/by Daniel ArthurIn September 2017, I met my lifelong partner in the most unconventional way. We met online through a language-learning mobile app called Tandem.
I suppose it isn’t unconventional to meet someone online, especially in these times! Many successful couples have met online, formed an immediate connection, and subsequently married four years later.
We took the conservative approach to marriage in the beginning. About the three-year mark in our relationship, we contemplated marriage. We decided to delay it to allow us to complete our academic endeavors. I was finishing my Master’s while my partner was completing his Bachelor’s.
The 9 Things We Miss About Colombia
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad/by TachaIn our previous blog post, we talked about Our Expat Story and how my husband and I ended up in Medellín Colombia. Sadly, we had to leave Colombia after 4 years due to visa issues.
Our Expat Story In Medellin Colombia – Journey Of A Lifetime
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad/by TachaBoth born and raised in Switzerland, we should be the happiest people on earth, right? Not so much! Our wish to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life led us on a journey to explore alternative options.
Join us on our quest to find a place where we can truly thrive and discover the true meaning of happiness. This is the story of our pursuit of the American Dream and the unexpected twist that took us to a different continent altogether.
Medellín vs Cuenca: Comparing Two Popular Expat Destinations in Latin America
/in Blog, Colombia, Comparisons, Ecuador, Live Abroad/by JP StonestreetMedellín, Colombia and Cuenca, Ecuador have become increasingly popular destinations for expats, digital nomads, and retirees.
Both cities offer a unique charm, vibrant cultures, and an array of attractions that cater to various lifestyles and preferences.
In this comprehensive blog post, you’ll learn about the many facets of living in these two amazing cities, including the pros and cons of each, comparing aspects such as living conditions, cost of living, infrastructure, and safety.
Hopefully, this will help you make an informed decision about which city might be the ideal destination for your next adventure or new home abroad.
Buying Real Estate in Colombia: Process & Tips
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad/by JP StonestreetWe had the opportunity to interview Juan Camilo Villegas on our recent trip to Medellín, Colombia.
Juan is an experienced real estate agent and shared some valuable information about buying real estate in Colombia, the unique process, and the essential steps for foreigners looking to invest in the country.
In this blog post, we summarize the main points of our conversation with Juan to help you successfully navigate the Colombian real estate market.
Medellín Colombia Real Estate Tour: 4 Amazing Properties
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad, Real Estate Tours/by JP StonestreetIf you’re a real estate enthusiast like us, you’ll definitely enjoy this post about our recent real estate tour in Medellín, Colombia.
We had a blast exploring four amazing properties with a range of prices to fit almost any budget.
As an added bonus, we’ll also compare these Medellín homes to similar properties in Denver, Colorado, where we used to live.
Spoiler alert: Medellín offers some incredible value!
Best Neighborhoods to Live & Work in Medellín Colombia
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad/by JP StonestreetHave you ever visited a place and immediately felt like you could live there? That’s how we felt when we visited Medellín for the first time!
We quickly discovered why Medellín is so popular with expats and digital nomads – the transition to living there would be very easy.
From the solid infrastructure to the excellent healthcare, great weather, and awesome people, this city has everything we look for in a place to live.
Medellín Colombia: Even Better Than We Expected!
/in Blog, Colombia, Live Abroad/by JP StonestreetOur first trip to Colombia was even MORE surprising than we expected! We spent a week in Medellin in the neighborhood of El Poblado, which the New York Times just listed as a “must-visit place in 2023.” We also visited some of the other neighborhoods, like Laureles, La Floresta and Sabaneta.
So, in this article, we’ll tell you about the top 10 things that surprised us about Medellin, Colombia.