The Cali Adventurer

Cali Travel Tips

May 26, 2024

(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.

We are selling two of our Airbnb units

February 3, 2022

Investing·Plan to stay

So this is a first time for me. With investors we have been accumulating a nice portfolio of cash flow producing real estate in Cali. But we have never actually sold anything before. But sometimes life circumstances and priorities change and now is one of those moments, which is why

101 Things To Do In Cali

January 4, 2022

Culture·Plan to visit·Things to do

Updated January 2022 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 of

Opening day for our newest apartment hotel is coming up!

August 29, 2021

Accommodation·Plan to visit

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

Is it safe to visit Cali right now?

May 26, 2021

Neighorhood guide·Plan to visit·Safety

If you’ve seen any news about Colombia for the past couple of weeks, then most likely they have included pictures and videos of the country being in flames and the police shooting so-called innocent protestors. We will stay out of the politics, but the short story is that a one-day protest on April 28

A Discount For Your Next Stay In Cali, Colombia

January 22, 2021

Accommodation·Plan to visit

Back in July 2020, I ended up taking over a big part of the furnished apartment portfolio that I developed and managed with my old partners at Lifeafar. 21 units in total. Beautifully decorated, with quality furniture, super fast WiFi, A/Cs in all units and hot water in all showers.

Lessons Learned About Colombian Real Estate

July 9, 2020

Investing·Plan to stay

August 2020 will mark my 7-year anniversary of living in Colombia as a resident – soon to become citizen. I’ve always loved real estate, but in northern Europe, just before the crash in 2008, prices were so inflated that properties were being sold with a negative yield. That meant taking

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