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...]
Dating Through Language Barriers
This post about dating in Colombia isn’t meant to read like a Carrie Bradshaw column from Sex in the City. Although if it was, it would be dubbed “Bangin’ in Bogotá.” Nor is it aimed at describing the difference between dating Colombian guys and men from the United States. Tons of articles and blog posts have already been written about that subject and most of them are filled … [Read more...]
Reflections of a Foreigner
I stood in line at a small market near my apartment in Bogotá, waiting patiently to pay for my food. I looked into my basket and gazed at the dull tomatoes lacking the sheen tomatoes have in the United States. Fruits that I only learned existed after moving to Colombia filled my basket, as did milk from a bag and room-temperature eggs. Six months ago, I was waiting in a very … [Read more...]
5 Adjustments I Had to Make Living in Bogotá, Colombia
This post was originally written for Uncover Colombia. "You live in Colombia now," I often have to remind myself. I repeat this obvious tidbit of information the most when I find myself in a situation that I would not likely be faced with if I were still living in the United States. Moving to another country requires making adjustments. Some are huge, like communicating in a … [Read more...]