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German product designer from Berlin, 32, moved to Cali on a digital nomad visa in mid-2024. Contributing Writer documenting the honest outsider experience — visa runs, banking, budgets, the friction of navigating Colombian systems designed for Colombians. Dry humor, real numbers, no tourism-brochure language. Her editor is Valentina.
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Getting a SIM card and internet in Cali as a foreigner is way harder than it should be. Here's my hard-won setup: Claro + a local SIM + a coworking space. Save yourself some *dolor de cabeza*...
Opening a bank account as a foreigner in Cali is possible, but not friction-free. Here's my Bancolombia experience, the paperwork you'll need, and what to do when your card inevitably gets cloned.
As a German product designer working remotely in Cali, finding the right coworking space is essential. Here's my honest take on the best options, plus the unspoken rules of cafe-working.
Can you live well in Cali, Colombia on $1,200 a month? As a German expat, I tracked every expense to show you my real budget, where I save, and the ethics of cheap living.
My honest experience applying for the Colombia digital nomad visa in 2026. Timeline, costs, document gotchas, interview tips, and renewal realities. Prepare for the *diligencia*.
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