Here’s a series of posts dedicated to useful tips and services for a trip to Colombia: car rental, money transfer, VPN, travel insurance, currency exchange info, free banks to avoid fees, etc.
Useful services that we recommend for a trip to Colombia, either because they save you money, or because they give you the right information, or because they simply make life easier!
We were fed up with paying fees abroad
So for several years now, we’ve been using a free bank debit card specially designed for travelers, and we don’t pay any more fees abroad – no more!
Useful services to save money
Bank charges and international transfers
Let’s start with the sinews of war: money. We’ve been using two services for many years now and it’s changed quite a few things in the way we travel, simply because it simplifies travel and saves money.
- Use N26, a (free) bank card that doesn’t charge fees abroad (read our review of the online bank N26 and our comparison of the best bank cards for travelers)
- Use Remitly for free international money transfers (read our review of Remitly and our comparison of the best money transfer solutions)
Useful services to prepare your trip
Health and safety for a trip to Colombia
With the arrival of Covid, our lives have changed… today more than ever, it’s advisable to take out travel insurance for your trip to Colombia.
While we’re on the subject of protection, using Express VPN offers two advantages: protecting your privacy and accessing Colombian sites from France and vice versa before or during your trip to Colombia.
Useful services for contacting an agency
Travel agencies in Colombia
If you’re looking to hire a travel agency to organize your trip to Colombia, then we have the best advice and the best agencies to offer you. Whether you’re looking for a tailor-made tour or a self-drive tour, we can put you in touch with local English-speaking travel agencies in Colombia.