–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– My introduction to the wonderful world of craft beer in Bogotá actually starts with a cold can of Poker. It seems like an odd way to begin a tour that promises to show off the very best of the city’s burgeoning craft beer scene, but there’s method to the ‘madness’ – […]
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–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Colombia is not just a country of pristine beaches, whitewashed Andean towns, deep jungles and soaring mountains…I mean, it is all of those things, but there is so much more to the country than just it’s natural spectacles. Probably my favorite element of living in Colombia is the music […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Being the social lubricant it has been for millenia, the communal imbibing of spirituous beverages can often be an effective way to make your first wavering steps into a new culture. Not only can a couple of responsible drinks let down your self-conscious barriers a little so that you […]
I’m a man of simple pleasures: music, books, football, travel… These are the things I think about during my spare time. One thing about these interests that frustrates me, however, is that I can’t drink them. That’s where beer comes in. I can drink beer. Delicious, delicious beer. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– One thing […]
By now, if you’ve been following us, you must realise the enigma that is Colombia’s indisputable Number One Liquor leaves us with ambiguous feelings, to say the very least. Let’s leave the fire-water conundrum alone for a while, and have a look at some other home-grown drinks you may have the fortune – good or […]
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 […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Even before the glory days of the 80s, where Tom Cruise, blue drinks, poor taste, and douchebags reigned supreme, cocktails have raised the crude act of downing booze into a delicate, intricate art-form. Or maybe I’m just saying that to justify this post. Well, in the spirit […]
Walk into any Colombian bar, house, club or even little shop on the street corner and you will be sure to find a bunch of merry Colombians chuckling away as they down shot after shot of aguardiente. For this is the country’s national spirit, which transcends social, racial, cultural and professional boundaries. It can be […]
You may or may not have seen Huffington Post’s excellent article detailing 21 reasons Colombia is the happiest country in the world. Well, as a group of international travellers that have lived here for many, many years, we thought we’d bring you some extras. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Aguardiente Let’s face it, there are a […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Come Friday night in Bogota there are many options of what to do. You can hit Zona T and rub shoulders with the young, trendy crews; you can mingle with the professionals in Parque 93; you can join the students in Chapinero or head to La Candelaria, where it […]