All posts in "Personal Stories & Opinions"
The Odd Opinions of the Seasoned Gringo in Latin America
Explaining the situation where a gringo with seemingly a lot of experience in Latin America and who is right a lot about the region will still have “odd” opinions that seem completely far from reality.
Voter Intimidation by the Employer in Latin America
Discussing a common tactic of voter intimidation used by some employers in some Latin American countries.
The Latin American Annoyance at the Gringo Obsession with Social Justice
Discussing the annoyance that some Latin Americans have with the gringo obsession with social justice.
The Transition from Flattery to Condescension for the Foreigner in Latin America
How there could be moments that used to be seen as flattering and they come across as condescension after enough time as a foreigner to Latin America.
The Mexican Effort to Destroy the Trees
Discussing the issue that some folks have in Mexico City when businesses destroy trees in public.
Is Latin America Friendly to Vegetarians?
Is Latin America friendly to vegetarians?
The “Based” Gringo Love for Race Relations in Latin America
Why some “based” gringos seem to love Latin America due to the more favorable race relations that they encounter in the region.
The Gringo Desire for Homogeneous Society While Living in Latin America
Discussing the irony of the nationalist gringo who insists that everyone should “stick to their own kind” but lives in Latin America.
The Latin Americans Bringing Gringolandia to Latin America
Going over the irony of gringos bitching about other gringos “westernizing” their corner of Latin America while ignoring all of the Latin Americans who bring some elements of such back home after influence abroad.
The Lack of Patriotic Flags in Public in Latin America
Bringing up the lack of patriotic flags you see in public in Latin America versus what you might see back home.