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Barrios in Cali: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

August 23, 2015

Accommodation·Neighorhood guide·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Safety

According to wikipedia, Cali has 249 barrios or neighborhoods. It would be impossible for me to mention all of them here, but I’ll divide the city into districts and comment on the ones most relevant to you, the expat, the tourist or the curious adventurer. I’ll also be listing the most dangerous barrios that you should avoid at all costs… unless you’re with a

Accommodation·Plan to visit

Opening day for our newest apartment hotel is coming up!

I have a big announcement to make. The project that I’ve been working on for the past 18 months is finally about to open. It seems to be perfect timing with tourism beginning to pick up after all the struggles that the pandemic and protests have caused, not just for

101 Things To Do In Cali

Updated January 2022 Celebrating my post #101 on this blog, I decided

Cali Travel Tips

This post is directed towards the people that visit Cali for the

Driving in Colombia: Avoid Fines and Bribes

July 21, 2015

How-to guides·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Safety

I have a Colombian friend who had her car taken by the Transito in Cali. She was with her daughter when she got pulled over. Her car insurance was expired by 2 days. She begged the officer permission to go around the block to renew her insurance. When she came back her car

Organized Chaos at Galeria Alameda in Cali

July 7, 2015

Groceries·Safety·Shopping·Things to do

It’s organized chaos. Imagine a place where buyers and sellers of herbs, flowers, exotic fruits, veggies, meat and fish mingle and haggle. A place where a pound of cow eyes are just as likely to be sold as a bag of potatoes. A place where indigenous women sell hand-woven baskets

11 Reasons I prefer Cali over Medellín

June 11, 2015

Culture·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Things to do

Medellín is a favorite among tourists, expats and entrepreneurs alike, and to be fair, it is a very cool place. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Medellín, but I currently live as a resident in Cali. Of course I am biased in my opinions. Still, I feel that

Counterfeit Currency – Mind Your Colombian Pesos

June 9, 2015

Gambling·Safety·Shopping

Fake bills are everywhere in Colombia and nearly everyone (both Colombians and expats) has been tricked at least once. So, it’s important to remember to check each note you receive to make sure it’s legit. I learned my lesson the hard way a couple weeks ago when I was given

Taxis: Ride Safe in Cali

May 28, 2015

Nightlife·Plan to visit·Safety·Transportation

Usually traveling in taxis is safe but everyone seems to know someone who has been robbed by a “taxi driver” and his friends. So, out of an abundance of caution here are some quick tips to making sure you arrive at your destination safely: Use a taxi app on your

Welcome to Cali, Welcome to Colombia

May 14, 2015

Culture·Plan to stay·Plan to visit

… And welcome to Adventure! I arrived in Cali for the first time as a tourist in 2011, passing through on a motorcycle. When I arrived for the second time I came as a father and as a resident, without having any friends (except for my girlfriend), and without speaking Spanish.

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