@wwaycorrigan The end-of-year bumper quiz, a tradition for many publications — English-language ones in any case (is it a thing in other languages?). And some of you may be aware that I had been running a quiz (or trivia, if you prefer) night, IQuiz «The Bogotá Pub Quiz», in Bogotá since 2015. This year, though, […]
@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.] ‘Oh, the wanderer is back.’ It’s a remark often directed at me whenever I return to Ireland. You see, some people in my birth country think that I’m a full-time traveller. The main reason for this, I figure, is down to where I’ve been based: […]
@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.] ‘I read an article the other day that explained just how bad alcohol can be for one’s health. So I’ve decided not to read any more.’ Yes, it’s an old one. And if it were to be taken seriously, it’s a prime example of shooting […]
@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.] For the second time this year, I find myself in the privileged position of looking after a fancy Bogotá apartment for a few weeks while its occupants are on holidays. To give some idea of the apartment’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.] A customer enters one of his regular cafés. He sees some familiar and not-so-familiar faces. On ordering his brew, he also asks the attendant to serve out another round of drinks to the clientèle present, to...
