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11 Reasons I prefer Cali over Medellín

June 11, 2015

Culture·Plan to stay·Plan to visit·Things to do

Medellín is a favorite among tourists, expats and entrepreneurs alike, and to be fair, it is a very cool place. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Medellín, but I currently live as a resident in Cali. Of course I am biased in my opinions. Still, I feel that Cali has an undeserved bad reputation, and that there are

Culture·Plan to visit·Things to do

101 Things To Do In Cali

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

La Linterna – Cali’s Old Poster Factory

Although I’ve known about this place for years, I never realized how

The Cost of Raising a Baby in Colombia

My friends abroad think that living in Colombia is dirt-cheap. And to

Salsa bars in Cali

June 21, 2016

Nightlife·Things to do

This post is way overdue. For a city known as the Capital of Salsa, providing a list of the best places to dance in town, should have been the first thing on my mind. Unfortunately, I’m not much of a dancer so it has taken me a while to get to

Great Running Trails in Cali

May 28, 2016

Hiking·Nature·Sport & Recreation·Things to do

I like running long distances. But I don’t like running in the city. I love the mountains where the air is cleaner, the terrain offers natural interval training, the birds provide the music, the views are amazing and the surface is more gentle on my knees, ankles, and feet. It

Local Band Cirkus Funk in Concert, Friday, Feb 26th in Cali

February 25, 2016

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

Tomorrow, Caleño band Cirkus Funk will be playing in Centro Cultural Comfandi in downtown Cali. The main reason for the concert is the launch of Cirkus Funk’s second album, Space Conga. The band has been playing together since 2010 and just recently got back from a Mexican tour. To be honest,

Ladrilleros – A Jungle Village On The Pacific Coast

February 3, 2016

Cali with kids·Things to do·Weekend trips

Two hours west of Cali by car and it feels like stepping into a new country. Many people don’t realize that Cali has an elevation of 1000 meters (3280 ft). Reaching sea level and the temperature rises 5-8 degrees and humidity increases to 95%. The landscape turns into a dense

La Feria De Cali – The Biggest Event Of The Year

December 15, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing·Things to do

Christmas is approaching and so is La Feria, the biggest event of the year for many in Cali, both locals and foreigners alike. Lots of Caleños have been saving money all year to spend during this five-day celebration, that takes place every year from December 25-30, and attracts more than

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,

A Travel Pro Reveals His Favorite Places In Colombia

November 23, 2015

Culture·Plan to visit·Weekend trips

How do you answer the question “Which is your favourite part of Colombia?” when you live in the most bio-diverse country on the planet? How can you possibly choose one favourite region, when they are all so completely different to each other? Maybe it’s just a case of when you

Parque del Perro in Cali: Students, Bars & Restaurants

October 22, 2015

Music & Dancing·Nightlife·Parks & Sightseeing·Restaurants·Things to do

At the western end of Carrera 34, in barrio San Fernando lies Parque del Perro – the doggy park. It’s small, and although is has a statue of a dog named Teddy and dog owners occasionally meet up there, the real reason for going is the wide selection of little

4 Great Breakfast Restaurants in Cali

October 21, 2015

Restaurants·Things to do

Feeling lazy or have an empty fridge? Or maybe your hotel doesn’t offer breakfast – and if they do, maybe it’s the universal continental breakfast consisting of the whitest and driest bread, margarine, factory-made jam with less than 5% real fruit and instant coffee? Pathetic and not exactly breakfast for

15 Colombian Festivals Worth A Visit

October 17, 2015

Culture·Events & Festivals·Music & Dancing

“Colombia es muy relajado!” proclaimed my friend this past Monday – on Día de la Raza – just one of the 18 national holidays in Colombia. He was drinking beer, grilling corn and enjoying the view of the valley from his finca in El Carmen, near KM26, on the road towards Buenaventura. He is

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