Contributed Story: Two Maids I’ve Had in Cali
Expat ChroniclesThis article was written by Ian S Chadwick. Follow him on Twitter. Aged in her 50’s, Maria Paloma was every bit the indigenous Colombian Indian. She was tiny with dark, straight hair;...
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Contributed Story: The Truth about Coca
Expat ChroniclesEvo Morales with a coca leaf Three years ago I lived in Arequipa with a Swiss fella who loved climbing mountains. He organized a group to climb Misti. It’s a 2-day excursion. You camp...
View ArticleContributed Story: Private Man’s Vasectomy Venture
Expat ChroniclesThis story is from Private Man, a fellow Evil Patriarchy blogger: I got a vasectomy. I met a girl soon afterwards. She was nice and attractive but a selfish streak raised red flags. She...
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Contributed Story: Bogota Busetas Never Boring
Expat ChroniclesKnown as combis in Peru and busetas in Colombia, these are small, privately-owned public transportation buses. Every city and country has their own quirks and methods. For example, in...
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Contributed Story: Mao’s Legacy of Loserdom
Expat ChroniclesMy buddy Chuck and I started thinking about international business and working abroad while studying at UMSL. But we differed in where. I already spoke Spanish, I loved partying and...
View ArticleContributed Story: Inside Look at Business in China
Expat ChroniclesThis is the second in Chuck’s series on China. Chuck and I began to focus on international business and economics while studying at UMSL. I was leaning toward Latin America because I...
View ArticleContributed Story: Hangin’ Tough in La Candelaria
Expat ChroniclesBefore concluding anything negative about La Candelaria, read my recent post Life is But a Dream in La Candelaria. This piece was contributed by Christopher K, a Bogota blogger locked...
View ArticleContributed Story: Bus Blow Job in Venezuela
Expat Chronicles A gringo buddy in Medellin inked this piece about an adventure during his trip to Venezuela. Enjoy! I went to Venezuela to file my bullshit visa papers. I was on my way back in a bus...
View ArticleContributed Story: Roosh V’s Colombian Virgin
Expat Chronicles This story’s from Roosh V, international seduction blogger and publisher of country-specific how-to-get-laid books. See my review of Roosh’s How to Bang Colombia. This story comes from...
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Contributed Story: Teaching at Colombian Colegios (a Warning)
Expat Chronicles This article was contributed by a British teacher at a wealthy, private high school in Medellin. Teaching at Colombian Colegios (a Warning) Many expats go to exotic tropical climates...
View ArticleNon-Profit Work in Colombia: Easy Money?
Expat Chronicles The founder of an NGO in Colombia explains two of the top territory hazards of trying to make a difference. Non-Profit Work in Colombia: Easy Money?
View ArticleWhat I Saw Volunteering after the Ecuador Earthquake
Expat Chronicles An Englishman based in Ecuador tells what he saw while volunteering after the devastating 2016 earthquake. What I Saw Volunteering after the Ecuador Earthquake
View ArticleA Look at Cockfighting in Colombia
Expat Chronicles An expat on the Colombian coast explains the lure of a controversial spectator sport and Hispanic tradition, cockfighting. A Look at Cockfighting in Colombia
View ArticleFiesta Brava: The Butcher’s Dance
Expat Chronicles A progressive liberal tells his account of a bullfight at the Plaza de Acho bullring in Lima, Peru. Fiesta Brava: The Butcher’s Dance
View ArticleContributed Story: Sandwich, A Chinaman to Have a Beer With
Expat Chronicles A character profile of a Chinese drinking buddy of Chuck in Beijing, Sandwich, a peasant Chinaman made good. Contributed Story: Sandwich, A Chinaman to Have a Beer With
View ArticleNeighbors from Hell in Bogota
Expat Chronicles Journalist and hotelier Richard McColl tells the story of his neighbors from hell which illustrates how the friendliness in Latin America is only skin deep. Neighbors from Hell in Bogota
View ArticleNicaragua Outlook for Expats in 2018
Expat Chronicles An expat in Nicaragua gives an overview on the Central American country in terms of food, weather, modernity, economy, crime, education and more. Nicaragua Outlook for Expats in 2018
View ArticleA Look at Modafinil For Expats and Nomads
Expat Chronicles Jake from Nomadic Hustle gives us an overview on the nootropic, modafinil, and how independent professionals use this smart drug to boost their production at work. A Look at Modafinil...
View ArticleVallenato: Colombia’s Inexplicable Accordion Music
Expat Chronicles SUMMARY: Intro to Colombia's folk music, vallenato, and a playlist including Diomedes Diaz, Carlos Vives, Silvestre Dangond, Jorge Celedon, and more. Vallenato: Colombia’s Inexplicable...
View ArticleCumbia: Colombia’s Heartbeat Rhythm
Expat Chronicles A brief overview of Colombian cumbia and playlist featuring Lucho Bermudez, Pedro Salcedo, Jose Barros, Gabriel Romero, Toto la Momposina and more. Cumbia: Colombia’s Heartbeat Rhythm
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