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Anthony Bourdain in Colombia, airs Monday, 14 July on the Travel Channel

His show is called "No Reservations." It's probably the only good show on that crappy channel. He's a brilliant guy. Check it out!

"Colombia -- Premieres Monday, July 14, at 10 p.m. ET

Until several years ago even Anthony Bourdain wouldn't dream of visiting Colombia. But with the murder rate lower than most U.S. cities, a thriving food scene and a government that has established education as No.1, Colombia is a must see!"

By Tolú on Jul 3, 2008, 07:21 in Friendly Talkzone.

TobyBoy says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:45:

Thanks Tolu, ...as someone that has mostly diined in the best restaurants in the world (especially in Paris, Lyon & NYC), I beleive that Bogota, as all of Colombia, is a culineray Mecca! ...and just imagine; no chemicals or preservetaives !
In the past, I would have been so happy about this show being broadcast, but now, after what I have seen my fellow Americnas do with their tourist-dollars when they travel abroad, I am not so sure. Anyway, I am certain that Colombia(ns) can overcome anything, so bravo for Bourdain!
P.S; I wonder how many of oyu have eated at Leo Cocina & Cava, Balzac or Acacias (in Bogota)?

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Tolú says on Jul 3, 2008, 07:46:

So how much is the Tourism Board paying you? :P

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TobyBoy says on Jul 3, 2008, 08:10:

I wish they were paying me, I'd be doing a better job of it!

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Mononoke28 says on Jul 3, 2008, 08:32:

Thanks for the info Tolú. I can't wait.

And no, The Travel Channel rocks!!! I watch it all the time. >P

Diana

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Persephone says on Jul 3, 2008, 11:25:

already put it on my calendar to remind me!

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Tolú says on Jul 3, 2008, 16:14:

mononoke,
Well, now that you mention it, I like a couple shows on that network. The one where they take five strangers around the world was good.

And you're welcome!

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Monpirri says on Jul 3, 2008, 18:55:

Tolu thank you!

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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GregYohn says on Jul 8, 2008, 07:20:

Hola!

Less than one week to go!

I expect his show will go past the candy coating or the overhyping scene that I saw with GlobeTrekker!

Remember, he will be using words inappropriate for children!

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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Tolú says on Jul 8, 2008, 07:38:

He is a badass mofo. He should have come to Colombia ages ago!

This is him in Medellín, where he gave a lecture.

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billyb says on Jul 9, 2008, 20:54:

Just saw bourdain pimping his medellin show on the teli. looked cool.

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christobeldawg says on Jul 9, 2008, 21:48:

eastern or western time?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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lanegrapaisa says on Jul 9, 2008, 21:58:

Crap, I don't think my colombian version of the travel channel will show it on that day, I'll probably have to wait at least 6 months for it.

Hasta el santo Papa tira peos!

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christobeldawg says on Jul 9, 2008, 22:08:

ok so we folks in SC get it at 10 pm, mas o menos, those in Colombia get it at 10 pm, on January 8th. got it?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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lanegrapaisa says on Jul 9, 2008, 22:11:

lol

Hasta el santo Papa tira peos!

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christobeldawg says on Jul 9, 2008, 22:16:

well ya see, we have no jobs in the US, so we get to stay up all night. Unfortunately, we are now the poor but happy country.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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lanegrapaisa says on Jul 9, 2008, 22:22:

no, not yet faustino, daylight savings, it's only 12:19 right now. I can't sleep, too hot here, I really miss air conditioning...

Hasta el santo Papa tira peos!

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billyb says on Jul 11, 2008, 17:20:

http://anthony-bourdain-blog.travelchannel.com/2008/07/colombia-vacati...

You have to like tony.

"I can't think of another country where the No Reservations crew has been welcomed so enthusiastically everywhere we went. Absolutely everybody we met seemed delighted and proud that we'd come to point our cameras at them. And we were allowed and enabled, I should point out, to point them any damn where we pleased. Someone less...forgiving in temperament, less zen-like than me might feel tempted to point out to some other tourist boards the wisdom of letting us go and do whatever we want--no matter how uncomfortable the official organs might be about some of our interests--compared to the result when officialdom tries to "manage" what we see and don't see. . As it turned out, it was the uncontrollable elements, the poor fishermen, the inner city market workers, the residents of the neighborhood in Medellin with the very worst reputation who did their country most proud."

"What you might not know about Colombia is that it's beautiful. That the food is really good--with the same kind of fantastic mix of African, European and indigenous influences that makes Brazilian cuisine so interesting and vibrant. That they actually like Americans down there."

"Colombia. Vacation Wonderland? Yes. Absolutely"

and much more read the article.

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