Posts Tagged ‘Bogota’
Appearance on the ¨Cheap Travel Radio¨ Radio Show with Brian Peters
Written By: jeff
Posted On: December 8th, 2010
I was interviewed by Brian Peters, the author of No Debt World Travel. I first met Brian in June at the Travel Blogger conference in New York. A world traveler himself, Brian is known for his great advice for budget travelers. So, in addition to being a blogger and author, he has a travel show.
The [...]
Photo Essay: Day of Solidarity Parade, Caminata de la Solidaridad, in Bogotá
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 30th, 2010
Every year in August, for the past 30 years, Colombia sets aside a day of solidarity. It is a day of remembrance for all those affected by the civil strife that still afflicts parts of the country. There are big fund raisers to collect money to send to the victims. As part of this day, [...]
Photo Essay of a Tragic Morning in Bogota
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 12th, 2010
At 5:30AM, the Bogota offices of Caracol Radio, one of the largest radio companies (and media if you include its TV empire), was hit by a car bomb. For me, it literally hit close to home. I live 11 blocks from the site. It happened 3 blocks from my first apartment in Bogota and 2 blocks [...]
