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Bogotá through the 5 Senses, the non guide to Bogotá

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Richard

Why did we write “Bogotá through the 5 Senses” a bilingual walking guide to our capital city? Or, “the non guide to Bogotá.” I’ve said it before, but there may well be a renaissance underway in Colombia. Call it what … Continue reading →

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Old School Bogota: An Ode to the Venerable Traditional Cafe

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Richard

Almost as far as the eye can see – grey skies permitting – Salmona-inspired brick apartment blocks are shooting up all over Bogota leaving precious little breathing space in barrios such as Cedritos, Chapinero and beyond. Hit the city at … Continue reading →

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Bogota, a City of Forgotten Histories

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Richard

Bogota is a city of forgotten histories. I’m not talking about the ghost tales and antiquated streets in the Candelaria or the obvious significance of this barrio as the first piece in a fragmented, zoneless jigsaw that makes up today’s … Continue reading →

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