The Cali Adventurer

Microbrewer Bogotá Beer Company makes it to Cali

September 13, 2016

Colombia has a long history of having a very poor selection of beer. Aguila, Poker, Pilsen and Club Colombia – lagers that all taste more or less the same, dominate 99% of the Colombian beer sales. They also have the same owner, the Bavaria brewery, owned by South African SABMiller

Henrik and Konstantin: German Entrepreneurs in Colombia

August 26, 2016

Culture·Interviews

Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you ended up in Colombia? Henrik: I came to Colombia first in 2013. At that time I was studying Latin American Studies in Berlin, where a lot of people told me the best of things about Colombia and especially about Medellín.

Café Los Turcos – Great Oriental Cuisine in Cali

July 22, 2016

Restaurants·Things to do

If you need a break from the plantains and beans, I’d recommend that you check out Los Turcos right behind the Centenario shopping center in Cali. The menu features a selection of specialties from the Middle East, including the Turkish, Arab and Persian kitchens. Falafel, hummus, caramelized onions, couscous, tahini sauces,

Spotting Condors at Volcán Puracé

July 6, 2016

Daytrips·Hiking·Nature·Things to do·Weekend trips

A couple of hours south of Cali, near the city of Popayán, lies the Puracé volcano national park. Very few people come here, making it even more attractive for someone looking to get off the beaten path. It is like stepping into a different world… or a least a world

Salsa bars in Cali

June 21, 2016

Nightlife·Things to do

This post is way overdue. For a city known as the Capital of Salsa, providing a list of the best places to dance in town, should have been the first thing on my mind. Unfortunately, I’m not much of a dancer so it has taken me a while to get to

Great Running Trails in Cali

May 28, 2016

Hiking·Nature·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

I like running long distances. But I don’t like running in the city. I love the mountains where the air is cleaner, the terrain offers natural interval training, the birds provide the music, the views are amazing and the surface is more gentle on my knees, ankles, and feet. It

They arrived in fifty mother ships

May 27, 2016

Lifestyle

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The Best Investment I’ve Ever Heard Of…

May 25, 2016

Investing·Plan to stay·Rent / buy apartment

I have a friend in Cali. Let’s call him Jack. Jack is from the UK and moved to Cali in the early 80s. He has lived here ever since. Judging by his appearance, you may not think that Jack is among the best investors that you’ve ever met. Jack likes

Family of 4: Budget for living in Cali

April 26, 2016

Plan to stay

To give potential residents of Cali an idea about how much it costs to live a good life in Cali, I have been tracking my expenses over the last couple of months to provide you with a rough estimate. We all have different perceptions of what a good life includes. You

Local Band Cirkus Funk in Concert, Friday, Feb 26th in Cali

February 25, 2016

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

Tomorrow, Caleño band Cirkus Funk will be playing in Centro Cultural Comfandi in downtown Cali. The main reason for the concert is the launch of Cirkus Funk’s second album, Space Conga. The band has been playing together since 2010 and just recently got back from a Mexican tour. To be honest,

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Microbrewer Bogotá Beer Company makes it to Cali

Henrik and Konstantin: German Entrepreneurs in Colombia

Café Los Turcos – Great Oriental Cuisine in Cali

Spotting Condors at Volcán Puracé

Salsa bars in Cali

Great Running Trails in Cali

They arrived in fifty mother ships

The Best Investment I’ve Ever Heard Of…

Family of 4: Budget for living in Cali

Local Band Cirkus Funk in Concert, Friday, Feb 26th in Cali

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