Patrick

Passed through Cali for the first time in 2011, on his way from the US to Brazil on a motorcycle. Ended up kissing a caleña on his last night and the rest is history. Has been a resident of Cali, Colombia since 2013 and currently living in Barrio Bellavista with his girlfriend and 2 daughters.

My Experience Taking the Colombian Citizenship Exam: What to Expect

Patrick

March 11, 2026

Plan to stay·Visa

If you’ve been following the blog, you know I recently obtained my Colombian citizenship. This post is designed to help anyone preparing for the citizenship exam if you’re considering the same path. To be clear from the start: the questions have changed since I took the test, so this isn’t a list of current exam answers or a guaranteed shortcut

Accommodation·Plan to visit

Our First Building Built Completely From Scratch – Opening Just in Time for La Feria de Cali!

As some of you might know, my daily job is the development and operation of our short term rental (Airbnb) business here in Cali. For the past six years, our guests have told us what their dream stay in Cali looks like – and we’ve listened. Until now, we’ve built

Cali, Colombia: Your Next Nearshore Tech Hub – An Insider’s Guide for Digital Leaders

Beyond the Salsa Capital: Why Cali is Colombia’s Best-Kept Tech Secret Welcome

A 3000 km Colombian Road Trip: Exploring Culture, Nature, and Adventure with the Family

Last summer, with the kiddos on break (which, let’s be honest, makes

How to get a Colombian Drivers License

July 20, 2015

How-to guides·Plan to stay

Most of my expat friends do it, but contrary to what most foreigners may think, you are not allowed to drive a car, bus, truck or ride a motorcycle in Colombia with your foreign drivers license, if you are residing permanently in the country. If you are visiting on a

Zaperoco – Old School Salsa in Cali

July 9, 2015

Music & Dancing·Nightlife·Things to do

As one of the oldest bars in Cali, Zaperoco has become an institution and one of the best places to listen to salsa music and dance in the city. I say dance, because the bar is far from the best place to go if you plan to hang in the

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

Manzana Verde – Awesome Fruit Cocktails in Cali

July 6, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

Although the location next to la Autopista in Cali may not be the best, I assure you that Manzana Verde serves some of the best fruit cocktails I’ve seen in the city – maybe even in the entire country. I’ve only been once, but I’m already a fan. The entire menu

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

July 3, 2015

Cali with kids·Culture·Plan to stay

My friends abroad think that living in Colombia is dirt-cheap. And to be fair, it can be. Especially if you live off rice and beans, rent /buy your house in estrato 1 or 2, use public transportation etc. But if you’re looking to upgrade, then you’re in for a surprise. I’m sure tourists,

Cali’s best Empanadas

July 2, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

If you don’t know what an Empanada is, well then you’re missing out. It’s a street food that you can find many places in Latin America. Made of corn dough wrapped around a mixture of meat, onions and potatoes and then fried, it makes for the perfect snack to wash down

Rock and Wall Climbing in Cali

July 1, 2015

Making friends·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

Whether on rocks or walls, climbing is one of the ultimate tests of finger strength and a great exercise in general. Have you ever seen a fat climber? Neither have I, which suggests that it may be a great way to get in shape. But not only that – it is also

Metro Grid Gallery

June 30, 2015

Travel

Boy the way Glen Miller played, songs that made the hit parade. Guys like us we had it made, those were the days. And you knew who you were then, girls were girls and men were men. Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again. Didn’t need no

Restaurante Pica – Peruvian Fusion in Cali

June 28, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

After having several friends recommend Restaurante Pica to me, I finally went with my family on a Saturday for lunch. We arrived at around 2:00 p.m., which is prime time for lunch-eating Colombians on the weekend, but sadly the restaurant was completely empty. Looking at the menu, I quickly realized

Water Parks and Public Swimming Pools in Cali

June 25, 2015

Cali with kids·Daytrips·Sport & Recreation·Things to do·Wellness

On a warm day in Cali, there’s nothing better than jumping into a refreshing cold swimming pool. If your hotel or house does not have a pool and you’re not a member of one of Cali’s exclusive clubs like Club Campestre or Club Colombia, do not despair. Cali has a

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Patrick

My Experience Taking the Colombian Citizenship Exam: What to Expect

Our First Building Built Completely From Scratch – Opening Just in Time for La Feria de Cali!

Cali, Colombia: Your Next Nearshore Tech Hub – An Insider’s Guide for Digital Leaders

A 3000 km Colombian Road Trip: Exploring Culture, Nature, and Adventure with the Family

How to get a Colombian Drivers License

Zaperoco – Old School Salsa in Cali

Organized Chaos at Galeria Alameda in Cali

Manzana Verde – Awesome Fruit Cocktails in Cali

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

Cali’s best Empanadas

Rock and Wall Climbing in Cali

Metro Grid Gallery

Restaurante Pica – Peruvian Fusion in Cali

Water Parks and Public Swimming Pools in Cali

Our Vacation Rentals in Cali

Colombian Visa Services

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