@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] ‘I wish to reply to the opinions of Brendan Corrigan (Letters, 9 October) where he gave his rather right-wing views on child benefit being means-tested. I have to say that I found Mr Corrigan’s views quite worrying. It is obvious to me that he lacks […]
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] As a sun worshiper of sorts, travelling to Ireland as winter sets in may seem a rather curious thing to do. While summer in my birthplace does not at all mean glorious sunshine, at least the hours of daylight...
@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.] A guy I was recently working with told me that he is in a polyamorous relationship with a woman. His partner had been in a lesbian romance, but she left that to start this open arrangement with him. Obviously,...
@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.] A barrio acquaintance, one who is not only very fond of marijuana and the hip psychedelic tusi but has also been a petty peddler of same, called me an alcoholic the other day. A case of, an outside observer...
@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...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this story, click here.] Stress, especially of the mental variety, is seen as something to be avoided for our overall well-being. At chronic levels, it can lead to anxiety, depression or other difficult-to-overcome afflictions of the...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this blog story, click here.] If you’re looking for the definitive visitor’s guide to Cartagena, this isn’t it. As one of Colombia’s most popular tourist spots, much has been written about it. And because this...
@wwaycorrigan [For an audio/vlog version of this blog story, click here.] ‘Why are you going by bus when flights are cheap?’ That’s how some Bogotá acquaintances reacted when they heard I was taking the land route for my grand return after a 12-year absence to...
