@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] Medellín, Bogotá, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Cali, Bucaramanga. In roughly that descending order, these are the top cities for immigrants to Colombia. As populous, fairly well-connected, and relatively...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] It shouldn’t surprise those familiar with Colombia to be told that many of its citizens are proud of their land’s rich biodiversity. ‘No country is more beautiful than ours’, is a common...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] There is a view in certain circles that Indigenous peoples in isolated areas live a largely wholesome and simple life, at one with nature, in stark contrast to us folk in more digitally connected, fast-paced...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] ‘It’s a bit «caliente» down there, be careful.’ That was the general response from Bogotá-based acquaintances when I told them I was heading to the town of Puerto Asís in Colombia’s...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] Sports fans — as in those who faithfully support a team — and a balanced, unbiased stance rarely play well together. ‘My team, good. The team we’re playing against, bad.’ That’s...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] So after more than 12 years of having Colombia as my main base and ten years of various work visas, I’ve finally managed to get residency. Truth be told, since securing a two-year M visa as an independent...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] When travelling in Colombia, one is best not to put too much faith in expected journey times, particularly those sourced from the likes of Google Maps and with Bogotá as the origin. ‘Oh look, that town is only 100 kilometres away and Google Maps says […]
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] I’ve let it be known many times before how Colombia can be bad for one’s health and well-being — or my own, at least. For one, there are the ubiquitous panaderías with their constant supply of...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] There are times when, contrary to the lyrics in the popular 1977 Fleetwood Mac song, you can’t go your own way. Well, you can’t if the place you want to go to is inside a national park with various...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] ‘We only give credit to those older than 90 and who bring one of their grandparents as a guarantor.’ That’s the English translation of one version of the various we-don’t-give-credit...
