christobeldawg has written 10 posts
doing business in Colombia, monkey business or otherwise
I was reading a book the other day, partly about doing business in Colombia, among other countries, for someone from the US. The book said that the people there were only interested in doing business with individuals that they had developed a personal relationship with, not with any general corporation. It said that they were very relational, not so much into straightforward, cold hearted business. Also, that they are very strong minded, though not so much always rational, not in the way that ...
What was Kelley Tilghman thinking?
A few days ago, this seemingly nice and normal Golfchannel broadcaster, as she and Nick Faldo were talking about how the other pro golfers could somehow catch up with Tiger Woods, and after Faldo saying something like they maybe should gang up on him, she said they should perhaps lynch him in a back alley. ...
hostage release
this seems to have fallen under the radar of the recent events in Pakistan, but did I just hear that the 3 longheld US hostages in Colombia were being released? If so, good for them, of course, but I also heard that Chavez was the one behind the negotiations, and I am thinking, there must be some major issues there. ...
Merry Christmas to all of my friends at PBH
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Imagine Colombia in 30 years
For some reason, whenever I am in Colombia, and thinking of all that has changed, and all that hasn't changed, I begin wondering what will it be like in 30 years. I thought of that in Bogota, when stuck in traffic, and watching the transmillenia buses, packed at rush hour, going by. Was thinking, those were a good idea, but likely something better will emerge. I was thinking of the transformation of Medellin, over the past 10 years, and about the building boom there and in other parts of the c ...
a few Colombia photos, as promised
Traveling hopefully, and doing business while away from home...
Pod brought up an interesting idea, on another thread, that of how to travel to different countries, while possibly looking for a place to eventually settle, or in possibly just looking for intriguing and enjoyable places to visit, and in how to possibly do this while still making a living, either through running a business from elsewhere, or through investing, or through anything that might enable one to just travel wherever without sacrificing the idea of making a living. This is an idea that, ...
Manizales
I am planning my first trip to Manizales soon. Anybody know the city, have any thoughts on it, as far as things to see and do, places to stay, what the people are like there? Thanks for any feedback.
Typical Colombian foods
Back to Colombia soon, and would like to try more typical Colombian foods. I've had enough of eating at El Corral and mall food court food in Bogota. Friends ask me about the food there and I tell them that I would go with the locals to the regular everyday Colombian restaurants, and eat whatever my friends there suggested, and that most of it was very good. However, I don't have any idea of the names of the different foods. Could some of you natives, and others who have lived there, please talk ...
Colombian stock market
I was reading that the Colombian stock market has gone up 900% since 2001. anyone with a crystal ball in 2001 would have done very very well. Lately I see the peso is dropping some, in respect to the dollar. anybody have any thoughts on investing in the Colombian stock market now? In the US, we can only do that through mutual funds focusing on Colombia. ...
Tequila health benefits
As a psych. major, I know I will be pummeled with accusations of rationalization but I have been reading, and hearing, even on National Public Radio, of the health benefits of drinking tequila each day. Supposedly, studies show that it is good for the heart, digestive system, etc.. Only in moderation, unfortunately, but even still, that could be good news. Anybody have any personal thoughts on this? Is tequila, in moderation, actually a good thing. Personally, if I drink too much of it, I become ...
South Bogota
I have spent enough time now in north Bogota, and in the city center, and to the east and west of there. I want to explore what south Bogota is all about on my next trip. I know many of you here are familiar with that area, and I would appreciate some suggestions on what there is to see there, where some cool places are there, as far as parks, places to eat, and drink, markets, etc.. ...
college football kickoff
most exciting sport, to me, began tonight. I think Saturday will be interesting, with Ga. Tech vs. Notre Dame, and Ok. State versus Georgia. Most interesting will be the Monday night Labor Day game between Clemson and Florida State. I am thinking Clemson wins by 10. A changing of the guard, so to speak. ...
teaching English in Bogota
Hey guys and gals, I would like to figure a way to stay in Bogota for a few months. Is it possbile to find a job teaching English, and could I make enough to pay basic living expenses, say, if I were to rent an apartment for 400 a month or so? any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks ...
one month apt. rental in north Bogota
I would like to be in Bogota for a month, and find a furnished 1 bedroom apt in north Bogota, near Santa Ana mall, near Usaquen and Santa Barbara mall. anybody know of anything for a reasonable rate? mucho gracias ...
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