My fingers poked at the radio pre-set buttons, searching for the perfect song. After 10 months of living in Bogotá, Colombia, I had finally returned to my hometown and driving around sunny St. Petersburg, Florida felt cathartic. … [Read more...]
That Time I Endorsed Laser Hair Removal
Before I was a radio news reporter, I was a traffic reporter. The job was an entry into the world of broadcast journalism, a world I had be dreaming of being a part of since I was 10 years old giving “live” updates about my sister’s birth as my brother filmed with a home video camera. The thing about traffic reporting is, you have to be at work before any sign of traffic. This … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment in Bogotá, Colombia
I am no stranger to sexual harassment. I have had men catcall me in Honduras, yell vulgar statements in Spain and one Moroccan man even offered me 200 camels for my hand in marriage, which I don’t see as sexual harassment more as a great business opportunity that I foolishly rejected. (I’m not quite sure what one does after obtaining 200 camels, but I regret never being able to … [Read more...]
A Jump out of Journalism, a Move into Marketing
At 23 years old, most people are trying to begin their careers, not leave the ones they have already established. In their early 20s, some of my peers are still in school or working necessary, but soul-sucking jobs they hate. Let’s be honest, no one wants to be on the other side of the counter from the old lady cursing at you because your store’s policy of not accepting her … [Read more...]
How to Transport Your Vehicle from the U.S. into Colombia
As a rule, only current year model vehicles with zero miles can be imported into Colombia. Of course, certain exceptions apply to vehicles of diplomats, and in rarer cases, classic or collector cars. On the off-chance, you believe your used car may be qualified, you will want to contact Colombia’s Ministry of Transport directly in order to obtain the proper paperwork. If you … [Read more...]