tommytoyz has written 4 posts

Observations from recent 20 day trip

I just got back yesterday from a 20 day trip to Colombia which took me to Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena and San Andres. The following are just some impressions as they occur to me :

In the rainy season or low season, things are slow during the week in any city of Colombia - even Cartagena. So be careful as to when you go. When it's low season for traveling, not even the locals go out much during the week - just weekends. (Same applies to Rio de Janeiro, as I was there a month ago). ...

By tommytoyz on 2005-04-26 14:49:12. 14 comments.

Alternative to traveling to Medellin

I just got back from Medellin and I suggest that, instead of traveling with Avianca or Aerorepublica from Bogota or other cities, the preferred way is to travel with Satena or Aires.

The reason is because these two airlines are the only ones that fly in and out of the city airport rather than Rio Negro Airport, 45 minutes away.

Of course the drive from Rio Negro to Medellin is spectacular, and worth the hassle for the scenery. But for convenience, it's best out of t ...

By tommytoyz on 2005-04-25 21:36:41. 3 comments.

Teaching other than English - Brain gain

I am new here, and I've seen post after post about teaching English. All fine and good, but where are those professionals who already have a profession and who can contribute by teaching their skills that are lacking in Colombia?

It would be nice to see a knowledge going into Colombia instead of constantly leaving - the dreaded brain drain - and contribute, however small, to brain gain. For instance, I know that Colombian ophthalmologists (eye doctors) are very talented, but leave ...

By tommytoyz on 2004-09-11 18:50:35. 2 comments.

Teaching other than English - Brain gain

I am new here, and I've seen post after post about teaching English. All fine and good, but where are those professionals who already have a profession and who can contribute by teaching their skills that are lacking in Colombia?

It would be nice to see a knowledge going into Colombia instead of constantly leaving - the dreaded brain drain - and contribute, however small, to brain gain. For instance, I know that Colombian ophthalmologists (eye doctors) are very talented, but leave ...

By tommytoyz on 2004-09-11 18:49:49. 0 comments.