Tis the season, and this year’s festive spirit feels more vibrant than ever. For those of us caught unaware by VAT-free days, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, the scramble for Christmas gifts is on. Fear not! Let’s revisit some Colombia Calling podcast episodes from recent years, where our guests offer intriguing gift ideas. Browse through and perhaps support some of our mutual friends.
Books:
- Every Day the River Changes by Jordan Salama (Episode 394)
- The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean by Sharika D Crawford (Episode 385)
- Colombia, A Comedy of Errors (2nd ed) by Sergio Lievano and Victoria Kellaway (Episode 382)
- Unbound: Stories of Transformation, Love, and Monsters (story contributed by Angela Sierra) (Episode 373)
- Magical Disinformation by Lachlan Page (Episode 355)
- Magdalena, River of Dreams: a Story of Colombia by Wade Davis (Episode 346)
- Darien, A Journey in Search of Empire by John McKendrick (Episode 332)
- The Anthill by Julianne Pachico (Episode 329)
- Kilo: Inside the Deadliest Cocaine Cartels―from the Jungles to the Streets by Toby Muse (Episodes 320 and 302)
- Colombia Es Pasion!: How Colombia’s Young Racing Cyclists Came of Age by Matt Rendell (Episode 315)
And keep an eye out for the latest forthcoming book from the Bogotá Writers, “You Are Someone Else Now.”
Drinks:
- Selva Gin with Vincent Pollard (Episode 345) – Also, check out his cocktail book: Behind Bars: High Class Cocktails Inspired by Low Life Gangsters.
Colombian Coffee:
- Our friends at the Colombian Coffee Connection have rebranded to become Native Root. Look no further for excellent, locally sourced coffee from Colombia.
Something a little different!
- Stay tuned for Episode 405, where you can explore something somewhat different at Secretos for all your sex toy needs.
Support a Charity:
- Feeling altruistic? Consider donating to a good cause featured on the podcast:
- Fundación Aguilas de los Andes with Ana Maria Morales (Episode 370)
- Children Change Colombia with Angela Maria Carreño (Episode 366)
- Piano Móvil with Diego Franco (Episode 352)
Thank You:
- Finally, Emily Hart and I are overwhelmed by the support from our Patreon and Ko-Fi supporters. Thank you to all of you who continue to believe in the Colombia Calling podcast. Your contributions are truly appreciated.
