Tim Trimble has left 5 comments

Tim Trimble comments on The Johnnie Walker Situation

Good Info... Now I know *another* good reason to bring my flask with me.

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Tim Trimble comments on My Mom needs to know how safe/dangerous Col. really is!

Helpful hint on Colombian safety It's my understanding that there are more visits to Emergency Rooms due to accidents with shopping carts (trolleys) than from firearms (in the U.S.). Let's do something positive and GET THOSE SHOPPING CARTS BANNED or only allow them into the hands of "Trained Professionals".

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Tim Trimble comments on Living in Colombia

Bogota Hostel/Apartment Hunting I'm in Bogota next week for about 6 months and wondering if anyone has info on a nice place to stay. I'm in at the Platypus for now. Any info appreciated.

Tim Trimble comments on Drug guide

The REALITY of Drug Use It's true that about 95% of the tourists will not be busted, however the Colombian government DOES receive LOTS of money from the U.S. to help in the "Drug War". One of the factors in receiving monies is showing arrest and detention figures....even of North American and E.U. citizens. I had the opportunity to visit some folks in the prison in Ecuador and the best option for these folks was to pay another inmate $5.00 TO KILL THEM! Obviously, we are stupid enough to take the chance (I usually am). However you should know that if you are caught....kiss you life goodbye....period! If you are holding....get off the street, use in a SAFE place and DO NOT take any city to city busses....it's a sure bust.

Tim Trimble comments on How to be English teacher in Colombia

So you wanna teach. As with the gentlemen above, just do it. If you spend too much time worrying about work papers, learning the language, where to stay, etc....you know what will happen. Sometimes intelligence is you greatest enemy. I just finished 6 months in Quito and did just fine, thank you without excessive preparation. Just go, keep off the drugs and you won't believe how good it will be for you.