@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story click here.] Of late, I’ve found myself reading books — both fiction and non-fiction — that, on the whole, are probably more negative than positive. Some might say, then, literature that properly reflects reality....
@wwaycorrigan [For a YouTube version of this blog click here.] ‘El mejor clima del mundo.’ So runs the slogan on a sign welcoming visitors and passers-by to the town of Sutamarchán, in Colombia’s Boyacá department. It’s quite a claim, especially...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] For most of us, although tragically not all, dealing with the death of our parents is as unavoidable as our own death. Same body, different mind While the actual passing of a mother and/or a father is, I can only imagine at this stage, […]
@wwaycorrigan [For a YouTube version of this blog entry, click here.] After having visited over 50 of Colombia’s Andean towns, in particular in the Boyacá, Cundinamarca and Santander departments, I do feel I’m in a strong position to evaluate the region. Yes,...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] ‘I came out of McDonald’s the other day with two Quarter Pounders, a Big Mac, a chicken burger and three large portions of chips (or fries, if you will). A homeless guy sitting on the street mumbled...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog, together with the videos mentioned below, here.] As an online content creator — no sniggering — seeing what kind of material attracts more clicks than others is both interesting and puzzling. And no, after over eleven...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] Having more efficient, simpler processes is something the majority of us no doubt desire. In the ten years plus I’ve been using the services of Migración Colombia, its processes have become more...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] A bus makes a ten-minute stop at a station. Passengers are allowed to alight to stretch their legs and get a refreshment if they so wish. One of those who does get off leaves his bag on his seat. He doesn’t return. Cue security […]
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] ‘Before you criticise somebody, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do criticise them, you’ll be a mile away and you’ll have their shoes.’ Faultfinders Yeah, it’s an old...
@wwaycorrigan Our latest IQuiz «The Bogotá Pub Quiz», edition LIX (59, in case Roman numerals aren’t your thing!) is now available to play at your own leisure on YouTube. Check it out at https://youtu.be/ik53imrAocg. The live event took place on 01 December, important to note for the on-this-day questions. By the way, the winning team […]
