I take to task a poorly educated reader who mischaracterizes several aspects of American culture in a futile attempt to defend Colombian food.
Tag: when readers attack!
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.
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.
When Readers Attack! ‘We Wash our A$$ with Water’
I kindly respond to a poorly educated Argentine, Jorge, who takes issue with several points in my groundbreaking article, Expats > Regular Gringos.
‘Is My Colombian Webcam Girl a Prostitute?’
Gringo reader “Lowrider” wants to know if his Colombian webcam girlfriend is using him for the monthly stipends he sends in dollars.
When Readers Attack! ‘Buñuelos a Real Treat’
I kindly respond to a reader who argues that Colombian food is not awful, but in fact better than Peruvian food.
Be a Mindful Expat
SUMMARY: My rant on an uninformed critique of one of my books, an admission of my own ignorance in the past, and a book list to help prospective expats be mindful.
The Mick’s Racism and Misogyny
An overview of The Mick’s racist and sexist comments and attitudes.
We’re Not All Americans, You Dumb Asses
SUMMARY: I put the smack down on idiots who want to hijack the word, American.
Alcohol and Sensitivity in Latin America
SUMMARY: Explaining how alcohol and drunkenness is NOT controversial in Latin America. In fact, not much is.
