mail@bjorndeboeck.com has written 12 posts

knife sharpening in Bogota

vthis really is very random but where can I get my kitchen knives sharpened in Bogota... I live downtoen in La Macarena

Can I overstay by just a few days?

I have a flight booked out of Bogota that leaves about a week after my tourist visa expires. Do I get an extension or can I wing it?

I have lived in Bogota for over a year now and have always boasted about the water quality but since about a week the water has this strange chemical smell... It doesnt smell like chlorine and it's not just in my building either... I live in La Macarena. Has anyone noticed the same? ...

Manizales - Bogota accident?

I was just about to get my ass over to Manizales and heard on the radio there was some big accident of some sort? I didn't catch the whole broadcast but does anyone know anything? is it both directions? can i get through or will i be delayed or will i spend 4 days on a bus seat? Tried the bus station but i can't get thru - hence the post... cheers peeps! ...

Any good chiropractors in Bogota?

I just got back from working abroad and I have plans to do some hiking in Cocuy next month but my lower back is seriously outta whack. I am DYING for a good chiropractor! I know a couple of good bone-cracking sessions would change the world for me. ...

Ritacuma Blanca

I'm planning to climb the Ritacuma blanca in January while passing on the Cocuy curcuit. I have crampons and rope and harnesses. Do I need to get ice axes too or will we be ok? any other info on Cocuy and Ritacuma blanca are also welcome! thanks! ...

Direct flights from Europe to Bogota?

My parents are coming to visit me from Belgium in January and since they don't speak english (nor Spanish) very well I am trying to find them direct flights from somewhere in europe. Preferably Brussels but Amsterdam or Paris, even London will do, as long as they don't have to deal with US immigration coz that'd be a little too much for them i think. ...

Cocuy

So i have this plan to go hike Cocuy... I have found some posts online that say it is safe to do so. What's missing now is a detailed map and a description of the route so I don't get lost. I am an experienced hiker and always ensure I am fully prepared; be it for 1 day or 10. Anyone who has done this trek and/or has information on it would be a great help to the the successful completion of my trip. I am thinking of going in January. I know it is not the best time but it would be the only time ...

Dermatologist

I'm looking for a trustworthy dermatologist in the Bogota Area. i probably need a biopsy so i'm not looking for a quaker. Thanks guys!

Looking for Real Estate in North Bogota

I've looked through all these postings and various websites but find it hard to come across a house or apartment for sale in the Macarena area... Ideally I am looking for a house that needs some work to then transform into apartments. Even if it's just a lot that I can build on. I found a 1500sq ft lot for 180'000'000!!! Isn't that insane? is that really what property goes for? ...

La Macarena meetup?

Anyone killing time in La Macarena, Bogota? A bunch of good hangouts there and lots of good restaurants... I live there with my novia (though I'm overseas a lot) and when I'm there and she's at Uni, drinking Costenas can be a lonely pastime. Who's around? I'll be there again in a few weeks - el Mono ...

International $$ transfer

I need to get about USD$7000 to Colombia within the next 2 weeks and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the cheapest, safest, fastest way is? Western Union takes only about $2000 per transfer and banks require a bunch of money etc. Anyone any ideas? BTW there is no illegal business involved here; I'm buying cows for a friend of mine in Raquira. ...

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