Ah, the sweet glory of a “puente” (long weekend). In Colombia there are far more than we get back in Europe, the States or in Australia, and at certain times of the year it can feel like you’re on full-time vacation. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Luckily for those of us living in Colombia, the […]
Tag: The Best of Colombia
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Alright, so I’ll admit it. Sometimes a bit of sweetness does sneak into an “Australian” main dish. What pork chop is complete without apple sauce (HINT: the answer starts with “not” and ends in “any…”)? You put a lamb roast on the table (next to the book) without mint […]
By now we’re sure you’ve heard the usual spiel: Medellín has incredible weather, Bogotá has an unbeatable nightlife, Cartagena boasts some mad-lovely architecture, Cali salsas until the sunrises, etc etc etc. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– These are all some major upsides to living in Colombia (and there are many, many more, too), but what […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I don’t want to sound like a disgusting pig (Hey! I”m just big stomach-boned), but I’ve a confession to make. I’m kind of in love with Colombian burgers. I don’t know what’s happened – I’ve never eaten so many burgers anywhere else. It seems like not a week goes […]
Bogotá may not have the biggest expat community out there, but the one it does have is thriving, well-connected and, best of all, pretty damn fun. There are various opportunities to meet up with expats from all over the world in that are living in Bogotá and exchange stories, guzzle beers, reminisce about life back […]
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 […]
My dearest C, –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Even after spending 6 years at university learning how to read and write, I’m finding it almost impossible to muster the words that might just make it over this empty sheet and find the right home in your heart, and there express exactly how the love I […]
1. How to spell the name of the country. It’s a good start! –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– 2. There is more to a country than what you find in a guide book. One of the great things about Colombia is that there are so many towns, villages and regions that tourists know so […]
21. Local knowledge is a real thing. In London it rains a lot, but barring some ridiculously dark clouds, I can’t predict when. Yet every Bogotano knows exactly when it is going to rain. If you have ever heard the oh-so-annoying expression “sol de lluvia” you will know exactly what I am talking about. Why is […]
We’re thrilled to announce that yesterday, the 24th of March, the Bloggies announced their winners and we were number 1. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– This is great news for us and a real boost for the team. As you’ll no doubt have seen, we’ve worked really hard to make this blog what it is today and […]