Last Wednesday we had the enormous honour of being present at the official launch of the new international campaign: “Colombia: Realismo Mágico” (Colombia: Magical Realism), as Paul G has already recounted in the way only he can. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In this post I’d like to share my opinion on this change of […]
Category: Expats in Colombia
Although Colombia is, without a doubt, a country with an amazingly comprehensive, dynamic, and proud heritage of home-grown music; and while this music accounts for a significant chunk of the tunes you’ll hear and dance to here, every now and then, you’ll come across a song with English lyrics. There are some I wasn’t suprised […]
Just like Flava Flav – well, back when he had credibility, anyway – I’ve often found myself disappointed by things that have received a lot of hype (Avatar, anyone? I mean, the special effects were good: just imagine if they’d hired a writer, too!). That gave me quite a cause for concern when I finally […]
I’m not going to be afraid to show my biases in this post about the Estereo Picnic Festival that’s happening here in big, bad Bogota this Friday and Sunday. First of all, I’m biased towards good music, and so I think you better get yourself here to gorge yourself on the smorgasbord of said consumables […]
Hidden away in Bogota’s Chapinero district you will find a gaudy red neon sign and a door leading to one of the city’s best places for a boogie. Latora Cuatro Brazos is frequented by Bogota’s trendies, party animals and a light smattering of fun-loving expats. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– One of the reasons why […]
Why do foreigners love Colombia? We all have different reasons and that’s why some months ago Paul and I decided to be part of RCN Internacional’s Como en Casa show to let the world know our own reasons. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Enjoy! JL