When it comes to Mexican Spanish, what does Cabron mean? In this post, I will continue with my series on Mexican slang, where I …
Latin Culture
A treasure trove of content for learning about culture in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. See my Travel Bible for more.
What is a Tinto in Colombia?
Let's discuss Tinto in Colombia. When in Colombia, the word Tinto gets thrown around a lot. But when a Colombian says "un Tinto", …
What does Marica mean?
What does marica mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Slang is rich in Colombia and if you are learning Colombian Spanish, you …
What is Colombia Known For?
Despite all the bad press, what is Colombia known for? It is fair to say that Colombia is one of those South American countries …
Mexican Stereotypes
Are you familiar with the typical Mexican Stereotypes? There are the two extremes of Mexico. The lazy and the violent. The country …
Mexican Traditions
Below we're going to look at some of the many Mexican traditions. When we think of Mexico, many concepts spring to mind. The …
What is a Paisa in Colombia?
In Colombia, what is a Paisa? And, what does it mean to be Paisa? More often than not, I have found Paisas (the people from …
Facts About Argentina
So, you want to learn some cultural facts about Argentina? The Land of Silver (Argentina) traces its name back to the voyages of …
Colombian Fruits – The Ultimate List
It's these exotic Colombian fruits that keep me returning to Colombia. In this article, I'd like to introduce you to a list of …
Being Black in Latin America
Who'd think being black in Latin America whilst traveling is a thing? Being the son of an Afro-woman, I got called names at school. …
Spanish Conversation Basics
To become fluent, you must start with a basic Spanish conversation. That’s what I’ve learned over the last couple of years. Use the …