1. Queuing for a bus is rare On the TransMilenio bus system in Bogota, it’s every man for himself; unlike London buses, on most TransMilenio buses there aren’t specific doors for people getting on or getting off (although these are being introduced on certain routes, thank God!), so as the doors open at the station it’s like two opposing armies clashing as each side struggles to board or disembark. If you wait for people to get off before you … [Read more...]
About Naomi Dalton
I’m Naomi from south-east London, UK. I'm a writer, blogger, teacher and translator and I moved to Bogota, Colombia, in October 2013.
I’d lived in Argentina and Mexico before, and I didn’t find it too difficult to adapt to life there. However, during the first month or so in Bogota, I felt disorientated and overwhelmed, to say the least! I really could have done with a ‘Bogota handbook’ to help me find my way in this chaotic metropolis! So once I was more or less settled in, I decided to start a blog about life in Bogota - www.howtobogota.com - which includes tips and advice about all manner of things, as well as commentaries about my perceptions, experiences of and adaptation to life in Bogota.
At heart I'm a writer with artistic qualities, and dedicate much of my time to writing, blogging, guest-posting and exploring the city for new stories!
Living in Bogota: My 5 Colombian Identities
I’ve been living in Bogota, Colombia for over a year now, having moved here from London for my Colombian partner, and something I’ve noticed is the way in which identity is defined; since moving here I have taken on a number of identities which just didn’t matter or exist when I was in London. Not that we don’t categorise people there too – for example, a person’s age, ethnicity and the part of London they’re from can tell you a lot about them: … [Read more...]
How to spend 48 hours in Bogota
Many travellers will arrive in Bogota with the intention of staying for a couple of days before moving onto somewhere else... Cartagena, Santa Marta, the Coffee Region. So in case you happen to be spending just 48 hours in Bogota (let's say a weekend) here’s a suggested itinerary (with alternatives suggested in the event of rain!): Saturday 8.00am: It’s Saturday morning and chances are you’re staying near the historical part of Bogota (the … [Read more...]