South America

Vicki vs Bogotá: Operation High Heels

Colombia by bananaskinflipflopsMarch 7, 2013December 21, 2020

Dear Woody Allen… Bogotá’s ‘Golden Era’

Colombia by bananaskinflipflopsFebruary 22, 2013December 21, 2020

Labradors kissing tortoises: How not to date Colombians

Colombia by bananaskinflipflopsDecember 5, 2012January 31, 2017

Colombia by bananaskinflipflopsNovember 27, 2012February 5, 2017

Leaving Bogotá: My fear of fear and why it’s getting worse

I may have told you this before, but I distinctly remember an ex-boyfriend of mine, after some years together, turning to me and remarking: “The thing is with you, you’re not scared of anything,” to which I sat in stunned silence for a few moments before replying: “Are you joking? I am scared of EVERYTHING.” […]

Colombia by bananaskinflipflopsNovember 23, 2012February 5, 2017

Moving to Bogotá? Things you should know…

I‘ve lived in Bogotá for almost two-and-a-half years now and, although I frequently make mistakes and mess things up, I’ve learned a lot in that time. Mostly, I understand and respect that different cultures have different, often extremely subtle, ways of doing things and that Mr Darwin was entirely correct – those who adapt are […]

Colombia by bananaskinflipflopsNovember 15, 2012February 5, 2017

The Bogotá Psyche I: Why risk it?

One of my friends believes the diverse nature of the Colombian landscape has a direct effect on the minds of its inhabitants. “Give a Colombian a piece of paper and ask them to draw a landscape,” he says. “A Bogotano will draw a few fields, some mountains and a little house. The whole thing will […]