The Cali Adventurer

The Cost of Hiring a Domestic Worker in Colombia in 2025: A Decade of Change

May 15, 2025

Back in 2015, I wrote a post breaking down the cost of hiring a domestic worker earning minimum wage in Colombia. At the time, it was an eye-opening exercise to see how all the components—salary, benefits, and mandatory contributions—added up. Fast forward a decade, and I thought it was time

101 Things To Do In Cali (2025)

April 21, 2025

Culture·Plan to visit·Things to do

Updated April 2025 Celebrating my post # 101 on this blog, I decided to make a list of 101 things to do in Cali. The list below includes a wide range of stuff to do and does not necessarily mention the best rated or most expensive places. In fact, many

Rare Opportunity To Own a Portfolio of Cash-Flowing Airbnb Properties in El Peñon, Granada & Centenario

March 6, 2025

Investing·Rent / buy apartment

Having spent years helping international investors navigate Cali’s vacation rental market, I’m excited to present a unique opportunity. Two of our long-term investor groups are offering three of their most successful apartment hotel buildings for sale. These properties aren’t just buildings; they’re the result of years of experience, research, and

Viche – Colombia’s answer to Mexican Mezcal, with a better story

February 13, 2025

Culture·Shopping

Colombian Viche del Pacifico. We could talk about 400 years of resistance, tracing its roots to West Africa, of how this ancestral tradition of distilling sugar cane spirit has been handed down through generations, primarily by women, in rural Afro-Colombian communities accessible only by outboard motor boats in often politically

Warm Up This Winter in Beautiful Cali, Colombia

January 23, 2025

Plan to visit·Things to do

As winter descends upon the northern hemisphere, snowbirds seeking warmth and adventure will find a hidden gem in Cali, Colombia. With its inviting climate, friendly locals, delectable cuisine, and stunning natural surroundings, Cali offers an idyllic escape from the cold. Here’s why you should consider this vibrant city for your next

A Hernia Hurts… So Does November And Turning 40!

November 9, 2024

Accommodation·Health care·Plan to visit

Imagine your intestines trying to squeeze themselves out through the soft tissue in your lower belly. No bueno. Needs fixing and ASAP. The reason I bring it up, is that it happened to me and I just had surgery done at one of Latin America’s best hospitals here in Cali

Cali Travel Tips

May 26, 2024

Plan to visit·Safety

(Updated May 2024) This post is directed towards the people that visit Cali for the first time. Let’s be real. Cali, Colombia isn’t London, Tokyo, Sydney, Madrid, Miami or any other first world city with millions of people. This is the jungle, in more than one sense. Don’t get me

Airbnb in Cali and Colombia – Part 2

March 8, 2024

Investing·Plan to stay·Rent / buy apartment

9 years ago, in 2015, I wrote a post on how I was planning to earn a 75% ROI with an apartment on Airbnb in Cali, Colombia. Fast forward to 2024 and I have an update for you. I have renovated or built from scratch 79 units for the short-term

The New Cali Event Calendar and Access to Expat Groups

November 11, 2023

Events & Festivals·Making friends·Things to do

If you’re an adventurous soul seeking the vibrant rhythms of Cali, Colombia, you’re in for a treat! Cali, known for its rich cultural heritage and infectious enthusiasm, has now made it easier than ever to immerse yourself in the city’s heartbeat. Thanks to the new online event calendar, you can

5-Star Cabins on the Pacific Coast of Colombia

November 3, 2023

Nature·Things to do·Weekend trips

I found a little pieces of paradise in the Colombian Pacific and invite travelers to go explore this magical part of the country.

Latest

The Cost of Hiring a Domestic Worker in Colombia in 2025: A Decade of Change

101 Things To Do In Cali (2025)

Rare Opportunity To Own a Portfolio of Cash-Flowing Airbnb Properties in El Peñon, Granada & Centenario

Viche – Colombia’s answer to Mexican Mezcal, with a better story

Warm Up This Winter in Beautiful Cali, Colombia

A Hernia Hurts… So Does November And Turning 40!

Cali Travel Tips

Airbnb in Cali and Colombia – Part 2

The New Cali Event Calendar and Access to Expat Groups

5-Star Cabins on the Pacific Coast of Colombia

Love us on Facebook

Our Cali Rentals

Recommended Visa Service

Categories