august has written 5 posts

Cartagena Airport to Cartagena Terminal de Pasajeros?

Hi people, I was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice on the cheapest way to get from the airport to the terminal de pasajeros/intercity bus terminal in Cartagena. Is there a bus that I can catch that runs that route? If so, do you have any idea of the cost? Thanks in advance for your help. ...

Racial Discrimination in Colombia

I was wondering if anyone knew if Colombia has any sort of equal opportunity hiring laws in effect. At the risk of imposing my own gringo world view on another culture, it feels like there are comparatively (in relation to the US, that is) fewer protections (if any) against discrimination against minorities in Colombian workplaces. Granted, my thoughts here are largely stemming from some recent observations that in every one of the Exitos (just to pick on them, since they're a large, visible e ...

Where do I go on the coast?

Alright people, I'm pretty set on going to the coast (of Colombia, of course) for New Years. It doesn't matter if it's the Pacific or Caribbean, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as far as destinations. Here's the thing though, if I don't make a decision soon, my ladyfriend is going to make me go to Cartegena. I must avoid this. I mean I can see why it's a necessary spot to see, but I've seen it, there were too many tourist t-shirt shops, weed was way too expensive and the be ...

I have to ask, has anyone found any bowling alleys in Medellin?

Bowling is simply one of those facets of (Norte)Americana that I feel I must share with my friends in Medellin, but thus far have been unable to impress them with through the use of words alone. Obviously this is probably one crazy request, but are there any bowling alleys in all of Medellin? Colombia? South America? ...

Learn from the locals: May I recommend a guide to the "other" Medellin?

Medellin, the City of Eternal Spring, is a beautiful and easily worthwhile destination for all of those who visit. While the tour books may help you navigate the surface of the city and its famous sites, it truly is diffcult to appreciate the complex identity of the region and its people without the help of a knowledgeable local guide. I, myself, came to the city as a backpacker and, although outsiders can get a good ways into the culture of Medellin on their own, it really takes the association ...

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