chapinero - Expat Chronicles

Bogota Brothel Tours E-Book Release

Posted on 11. Feb, 2013 by Colin.

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Announcing the release of my first book, Bogota Brothel Tours: A Brief Career in Colombia’s Sex Trade. Also announcing various incentives for early purchases.

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2012 Murals in Chapinero, Bogota

Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: Over 100 pictures of murals from Bogota’s coolest neighborhood: Chapinero.

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Joey’s First Days in Bogota, Colombia

Posted on 10. Mar, 2012 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: A friend from Chicago gets my personal intro to Bogota, including sex, drugs, and more.

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Economics of a Bogota Drug Dealer

Posted on 25. Feb, 2012 by Colin.

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A glimpse at the economics of a drug dealer’s business in Bogota, Colombia.

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Deported Colombians Doing Positive Things

Posted on 21. Feb, 2012 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: A look at deported Colombians doing noteworthy, positive things.

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: Pics and video of the church and mass in Plaza Lourdes in Chapinero, Bogota.

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Enrique Peñalosa and Congestion in Bogota

Posted on 16. Jul, 2011 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: Description of congestion in Bogota in the context of an eye-opening, visionary speech by urban development genius and mayoral candidate Enrique Peñalosa.

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Gringos Who Don’t Know How to Act in Colombia

Posted on 11. Jun, 2011 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: A few stories of gringos misbehaving in Colombia.

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My 2nd Time Bribing Cops in Colombia

Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: Short dittie about my 2nd time busted smoking weed on the street with The Mick.

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Zorreros: How to Move in Bogota

Posted on 14. Jun, 2010 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: Pictures of a zorrero, a cart guy, helping me move from my Chapinero apartment.

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Limpiezas in Colombia: Social Cleansing

Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by Colin.

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SUMMARY: I discuss social cleansing in Colombia, which Wikipedia defines as “the elimination of ‘undesirable’ social elements, such as criminals, homosexuals, and the homeless.”