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

August 23, 2015

Accommodation·Neighorhood guide·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Safety

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

How-to guides·Plan to stay

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

Dollar-earning in Colombia: Start a Blog or Online Community

Continuing the series on how to earn dollars in Colombia, here’s what

We are selling two of our Airbnb units

UPDATE – BOTH UNITS ARE SOLD. If you’re looking to purchase in

Investing in Colombian Coffee

March 9, 2018

Investing

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

How to get a Colombian Visa

September 18, 2017

Plan to stay·Visa

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

Health Insurance in Colombia

June 21, 2017

Health care·Interviews·Plan to stay

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

5 Advantages To Buying an Old Apartment in Colombia

April 11, 2017

Investing·Plan to stay

The traditional model of selling apartment towers in Colombia, and many other places around the world, is based on pre-sales. The builder buys a lot, constructs a sales office that doubles as a demo unit, and begin to sell apartments until they reach a breakeven point and begin the construction. Anything sold

Own A Piece Of Cali Yielding 10,2%

December 4, 2016

Investing·Rent / buy apartment

I’ve been asked several times about how my first furnished rental is doing in Cali. The short answer is: really good! But could it have done better? Yes, and here is why… My unit has been on the market since mid-May of this year. For the year, it will be

The Best Investment I’ve Ever Heard Of…

May 25, 2016

Investing·Plan to stay·Rent / buy apartment

I have a friend in Cali. Let’s call him Jack. Jack is from the UK and moved to Cali in the early 80s. He has lived here ever since. Judging by his appearance, you may not think that Jack is among the best investors that you’ve ever met. Jack likes

Family of 4: Budget for living in Cali

April 26, 2016

Plan to stay

To give potential residents of Cali an idea about how much it costs to live a good life in Cali, I have been tracking my expenses over the last couple of months to provide you with a rough estimate. We all have different perceptions of what a good life includes. You

The Cost Of Having A Maid In Colombia

December 3, 2015

Culture·Plan to stay

One of the things about Colombia that makes life here feel luxurious, at least in the eyes of a foreigner, is the fact that services that include manual labour are very affordable. For me, personally, having a full-time maid is something I would have never been able to afford in

Go Green Salad Bar

November 28, 2015

Investing·Restaurants·Things to do

Do you ever get enough of the Colombian fritanga? Empanadas, papa rellena, chicharrón, picada and chunchulo might taste good, but isn’t good for you. Enter Go Green, a salad bar and newcomer on the Cali restaurant scene. The restaurant is built kind of like a Subway. The menu includes salad bowls, rice bowls, sandwiches,

Where To Buy Good Meat In Cali

October 29, 2015

Groceries·Plan to stay

Have you ever been to Galaría Alameda in Cali? It’s a fun place to visit and a great spot to try out exotic fruits and buy your veggies. But I’d never buy my meat there. It’s kind of like driving through a Colombian pueblo. You’ll pass the local butcher and

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