A look at politicially-incorrect artwork produced by indigenist painter and drawer Camilo Blas, whose later worked featured city life in Lima, Peru.
Author: Colin
Do You Really Believe in Your New Country?
An overview with links for country-specific ETFs (exchange-traded funds) for expats looking for a relatively low-risk way to invest money in their new countries.
Chamo Chronicles in Lima
Anecdotes of interactions with the Venezuelan sojourners, immigrants and refugees living in Lima, Peru, as told by your favorite ugly American expat.
Peru is Rich AF: Tiled Floors at the Market
The latest edition illustrating the new prosperity in Peruvian economy highlights the tile floors installed at my local meat and produce market in Lima, Peru.
‘They’re Not Sending their Best’ (Venezuela)
An anecdote from the ever-growing Venezuelan diaspora in Lima, Peru and how it has evolved from the highly educated to the … not so much.
An Ode to Anthony Bourdain
American expat in Bogota, Matt Rines, offers an ode to the celebrity chef, travel reporter and philosopher on the human condition, Anthony Bourdain.
When Readers Attack! ‘Chill Out about Judging Latin America’
Responding to a poorly educated reader who incorrectly characterizes the common Latin American custom of throwing used toilet paper in the trash.
A Look at Modafinil For Expats and Nomads
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.
Ugly American with the Lads at the Pub in Lima
Navigating the cultural nuances and language barriers of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh at an Irish pub in Lima. Alternate Title: An Ode to our Friends from the Other Side of the Pond.
Colombia Shifts Right as Nation Polarizes
Colombia Politics’ Kevin Howlett gives the casual Colombia watcher an overview of the 2018 presidential elections pitting Ivan Duque against Gustavo Petro, Sergio Fajardo and more.
Maca Nitro for Going HAM
Some training videos of myself and wife doing squats (140kg and 60kg respectively), overhead squats, deadlifts and more to show how Maca Nitro powers workouts.
How I Would Market Ayahuasca
Explaining how I would market ayahuasca (yaje) as a purely drug-tourism business, as opposed to a quasi-religious, spiritual ceremony. Alternate Title: Free Biz Idea – TFB Vacations.
