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April 16, 2015

Two Babies, very different, on one red-letter week in April

It truly has been a red-letter week. First I have been celebrating the birth of my son, who came into …

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Published on April 16, 2015 15:05

March 29, 2015

A Preview of the Graffiti at Bogotá’s Universidad Pedagógica

There are times when one wonders if any students do indeed actually hit the books at Bogotá’s Universidad Pedagógica. As …

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Published on March 29, 2015 12:29

March 21, 2015

West of the Avenida Caracas

Recently I had the good fortune of interviewing someone for my weekly radio show who was bold enough to write …

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Published on March 21, 2015 19:53

March 7, 2015

The Glory of the Unpretentious Bogota Eatery

While guidebooks and fluff websites expound Bogotá’s growth, cosmopolitan atmosphere and the city’s now ample variety of international restaurants, bistros, …

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Published on March 07, 2015 14:30

March 3, 2015

Jumping on the Bandwagon #ustednosabequiénsoyyo

I am loath to jump on the bandwagon and having strained against my better judgment to write something about the …

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Published on March 03, 2015 16:46

February 13, 2015

Trust me I’m a Colombian

Colombians are not to be trusted. They don’t trust each other. (The following is a guest post contributed to this …

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Published on February 13, 2015 12:39

February 3, 2015

Consumer Rights in Colombia?

Sometimes I find myself wondering if the consumer will ever get the chance to have his or her voice heard …

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Published on February 03, 2015 08:01

January 26, 2015

Apparently Colombia Won Something last night

Apparently Colombia won something last night. This is an image (shot from way at the back of the convention center) …

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Published on January 26, 2015 06:48

January 23, 2015

The Pressure is on as A.A.Gill Visits Bogota

“I feel a distinct pressure on me to choose the right restaurants,” I say as I address this newcomer to …

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