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Welcome to Cali, Welcome to Colombia
… And welcome to Adventure! I arrived in Cali for the first time as a tourist in 2011, passing through on a motorcycle. When I arrived for the second time I came as a father and as a resident, without having any friends (except for my girlfriend), and without speaking Spanish.
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Viche – Colombia’s answer to Mexican Mezcal, with a better story
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
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Warm Up This Winter in Beautiful Cali, Colombia
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
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A Hernia Hurts… So Does November And Turning 40!
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
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Cali Travel Tips
(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