Bogotá

Airbnbs offer great value in Bogotá. With a budget of under £1,000 per month, you have an enviable selection of high-quality one-bedroom apartments in various parts of the city.

Prices generally tend to drop the further south you go, but any financial savings made are likely to be outweighed by the time spent commuting to the north.

Try to find somewhere with a dryer included, as apartments are unlikely to have central heating, making it arduous to dry clothes in low evening temperatures.

With seven WeWork locations, numerous independent operators, and a glut of coffee shops, you should have no shortage of places to work.

While there are options dotted across the city, the main bulk of them are situated north of Chapinero, so plan your accommodation accordingly.

Unfortunately, the WeWorks in the city were among the most disappointing I’ve found internationally, so unless you have pre-existing access, I’d recommend exploring other options beforehand.

If you are bringing dollars, euros, or pounds, Bogotá currently provides exceptionally good value.

Accommodation and dining out are dramatically cheaper than you might find in Western Europe and are often comparable to what you would expect in South East Asia. A lunchtime "menu del día" (consisting of soup, a protein item and a variety of sides) at local parrillas can be found for as little as $13,000 pesos (£2.50).

Casual meals at more modern international restaurants come in at around $40,000 pesos (£7), with coffee shops and bars generally around half the price of what you may expect to pay in London.

Considering the distance, direct flights from Heathrow via the national airline Avianca also came in at a very reasonable £350.

It's worth noting that average monthly salaries are substantially lower in Colombia, with local purchasing power being much lower.

There's a lot going on in Bogotá. It's a mix of a busy contemporary working city with plenty of colonial heritage, natural attractions, and nightlife to keep you entertained.

Compared to the major capitals of Europe, it feels noticeably quieter, yet there's a consistent sense of life to the streets visible into the early evening, especially around the hubs of Zona T and Chapinero.

Two elements which don't work in the city's favour are the often inclement weather and persistent early sunsets, both of which hamper your ability to freely explore large parts of the city.

Colombia Time (COT) is year-round GMT-5, placing it right on the edge of where you can comfortably work to maintain some overlap with European colleagues. I would generally start each day at 06:30 local time, finishing a couple of hours earlier than normal. For anyone maintaining North American hours, Colombia's position is ideal, aligning perfectly with Eastern Time during US Standard Time, and with Central Time during US Daylight Saving Time.