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.

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

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August 23, 2015
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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
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How to get a Colombian Drivers License

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

Masonry Gallery

January 11, 2019
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Cali’s Best Coffee Shops

July 26, 2018
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Juan Valdez and newly arrived Starbucks in Cali are filled to the brim with people drinking coffee produced for the masses. But as many experts will tell you, this mass-produced and highly marketed coffee – while wildly popular and very expensive – is not the best cup of coffee available on
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Investing in Colombian Coffee

March 9, 2018
My mom called me the other day in shock. She had just walked out of the bank after a long meeting with her advisor about the future of her savings. Starting January 1, 2018, her bank began charging a NEGATIVE 0.5% interest on her savings. That’s 50 cents for every
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How to get a Colombian Visa

September 18, 2017
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Updated June 2018 to reflect the new visa rules According to the Colombian Secretary of Tourism, the only risk for visitors coming here is wanting to stay. And it’s true! Many foreigners are fascinated with this beautiful country for a multitude of reasons including its amazing nature, the very welcoming
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Health Insurance in Colombia

June 21, 2017
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A couple of months ago, I gave my second speech about visiting, living, and investing in Cali to a group of European and North American retirees and investors at the Live and Invest Overseas conference in Medellin. It’s an annual, weeklong event with up to 8 different speakers presenting each
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