Posts Tagged as ‘Bogota’

March 3, 2010

Anything BUT a Tourist

To be a “professional” travel writer, you do a certain type of travel. I often glance through the travel articles in major newspapers to see what is being published. As I read it, I can’t help but think how horrible some of it is. Every article is based around the same context, and that, is [...]

September 25, 2008

Goodbye Enrique. Bogota, Colombia.

When traveling, I find it easier to have a name that fits into the culture. I stick to Eric in the states, Bob-o in England, Whickwahahaha in the tribal areas of Africa, Ima Jerk in France, and Enrique in Latin America. I think Enrique loosely translates to Eric, but I’m not really sure. The main [...]

September 23, 2008

Beginning of the End. Bogata, Colombia.

As I entered the frigid capital of Colombia, I realized that within a few days time, I will be back in the states. I will have access to a car, hot water, frequent visits to Target, and finally, a good bed to sleep in. But, I’m not ready to come home at all…I don’t want/need [...]