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My second Christmas in Bogota

December 24, 2014 // 2 Comments

It’s Christmas Eve and I’m getting ready to celebrate my second Christmas in Bogota! How quickly that came around! I’ve been a little on the quiet side these last couple of weeks as I was working during the intensive courses at the British Council, and only resurfaced on Saturday (with a cold and apparent amoebic infection in tow!). Luckily I seem [more]

Christmas in Bogota (just a quickie!)

December 8, 2014 // 0 Comments

Thought I’d show you a few quick snaps of Christmas in Bogota! Christmas is a big deal in Colombia – drive through the streets and you’ll see houses, public squares, trees and shopping malls all covered in lights and with their Christmas trees on display! Yesterday I went to one of the big shopping malls, Gran Estación, to see Interstellar with my [more]

The best sushi restaurant in Bogota

December 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

I am a big fan of sushi, so I’ve already sampled a number of the sushi options available in Bogota. A friend of mine had mentioned Canoa sushi restaurant just a few blocks from where I live, so naturally I had to investigate! I can now declare it the best sushi restaurant in Bogota (and incidentally, this is NOT a sponsored post! 🙂 ) Canoa restaurant Canoa [more]

Salaries, Tax and Working in Bogota

December 2, 2014 // 45 Comments

A common question I get asked is how easy it is when it comes to finding work in Bogota. Salaries can vary a lot, so if you’re considering moving here, you’ll definitely want an idea of how much you could potentially be earning once you find a job. You may even decide that remote-working in Bogota is the best option, as these jobs often pay in dollars or [more]

How do I make money in Bogota?

December 1, 2014 // 3 Comments

The question that many people ask themselves when considering moving to another country is – how will I make money? Is it easy to make money in Bogota? you ask. Not easy, but with the right skills, experience and a lot of determination and perseverance, it can be done. I will give an outline of how I am making money (or have made money) in Bogota, to give you [more]

10 tips for taking a taxi in Bogota

December 1, 2014 // 44 Comments

Taking a taxi in Bogota can be a bit of an ‘adventure’ to say the least; an un-seatbelted adventure which can leave you silently praying for your life, as most taxis do not have functioning seat-belts for the back seats. If you’re taking a taxi in Bogota, keep in mind the following tips, which include common scams and typical taxi driver behaviour: 1. Always [more]

The wet season in Bogota

November 28, 2014 // 2 Comments

The wet season in Bogota occurs at several times during the year – right now we’re in the October to December wet season, and it’s pretty difficult to stay dry when it’s raining at full force! Last weekend we went along to San Andresito to do some shopping in the markets there, and look for some good deals. As we were walking to the [more]

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