Tag Archives: bogota
Understanding Uribismo
Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Explaining the politically incorrect definition of “uribismo,” as it was explained to me by a proud uribista.
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Why Petro Beat Peñalosa
Posted on 10. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Why Gustavo Petro beat Enrique Peñalosa in the 2011 Bogota mayoral election.
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Colombia Bang: E-Book by Roosh V
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Review of Roosh V’s e-book Colombia Bang, a how-to guide on seducing Colombian women.
Roosh is a PUA blogger, a pickup artist. He travels the world and has sex with women. Giving advice and detailing his exploits is his job. Not bad, huh? He spent six months in Medellin. He wrote Colombia Bang, a how-to book on getting laid in Colombia … Read more
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When Speaking Spanish Doesn’t Serve
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Why some gringos may be better off picking up Latinas WITHOUT Spanish.
Alternate Title: Gonzo Crashes and Burns!
Gonzo is a gringo buddy in Bogota. Mikey’s a friend from St. Louis who recently arrived to learn Spanish and gain international business experience. Tetona’s the girl I was seeing at the time of this story.
We all went out drinking on August 5. I remember the date because Colombia had just beaten South Korea in the World Cup U-20 … Read more
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Killing Pablo: Summary and Review
Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My review and definitive post on cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar.
From the jacket:
Here is the story of the brutal rise and fall of Colombian cocaine cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar, whose criminal empire held a nation of thirty million hostage – a reign of terror that would only end with Escobar’s death. In an intense, up-close account … Read more
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Food Tours NOT for the Middle Class
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Responding to feedback on my food tours, I explain the pricing.
Many readers thought the price of my Bogota gastronomy tour is too high. This article explains the pricing.
First of all, keep in mind 500,000 pesos is all-inclusive. So visitors get picked up at their hotel for every meal. We’ll assume the average round trip taxi price is 10,000 pesos. Also keep in mind I’m eating too … Read more
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Food Tours in Bogota, Colombia
Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Now offering food tours for foodies, culinary adventurists, and food tourism.
I’ve worked in the tourism industry for almost a year now. I’m a good tour guide. I show gringos a good time and authentic, Colombian experience.
Now I’m now offering food tours in Bogota, Colombia … Read more
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The Mick’s Terrible Benders
Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: An overview of The Mick’s alcoholism.
The Mick is an alcoholic worse than I’ve ever known. I’ve dabbled in AA before, but The Mick is one of those cases that make me realize I don’t really have a problem. For those new here, The Mick was one of my first friends in Bogota. He led a criminal career in Dublin and London before coming to Bogota in 1986 with the intent to smuggle three kilos of cocaine to Ireland. He was caught his first attempt and served four years in Bogota’s La Modelo penitentiary … Read more
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Bogota’s Galerias in Pictures
Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Description and over 100 pics of Bogota’s Galerias area.
Galerias is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Bogota. It’s not mentioned in any of the tourist books like Lonely Planet, but it’s one of my favorite neighborhoods … Read more
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El Lugar de Su Presencia
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Info, links, pics, and video from Protestant megachurch El Lugar de Su Presencia in Bogota, Colombia.
The experience at Su Presencia is very similar to what I’ve heard American megachurches are like. Very intense. People hold their arms in the air and close their eyes … Read more
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