In the footsteps of Pablo Escobar

Discover the beauty and secrets of the most famous narco state of all time! In a special Traveler’s Cinema, we’ll visit the places that influenced the life, rise and fall of the feared and adored king of the underworld. With the bitter taste of coffee on our tongues, we’ll peek into the cradle of crime and drugs. Together, we will travel to the famous and infamous sites of exotic and gritty Colombia. As in the Narcos series, we will uncover the secrets of Medellín, the birthplace of Pablo Escobar’s dreaded cartel. We’ll traverse magnificent mountains, dense Amazon rainforests and breathtaking waterfalls. The rhythm will be played by the guitars and trumpets of the San Juan de Pasto Wild Dance Festival. We’ll discover how Colombia has changed and what it looks like today. Hispanist and traveller Bohdan Ulašin will reveal the truth and myths of this unique country in a fascinating lecture. Cartagena, Bogotá, the heart of the Andes and the zona cafetera are waiting for you. Embark on a dangerous pilgrimage. ⚗️💵⛰️☕🇨🇴

Bohdan Ulasin
is a Hispanist and traveller. He studied English and Spanish and completed his education at Spanish universities in Madrid, Salamanca and Granada. He is currently the head of the Department of Romance Studies at the Faculty of Arts of Comenius University in Bratislava, where he teaches future translators and interpreters. In order to feel good, he needs to move a lot, no matter whether on skis, bicycle, surf, in a canoe or on his own. And from time to time to go out into the world.

Venue: V-Club, SNP Square, Bratislava, Slovakia
Date: Wednesday, 05.04.2023
Start: 19:00
Admission: 5 €

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