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 Paisa accent?
What is a Paisa accent when it comes to Spanish in Colombia? If you are learning Spanish or traveling to Colombia you may have …
What does Quiubo mean?
What does Quiubo mean when it comes to learning Spanish? If you are studying Colombian Spanish, you likely have a good idea of …
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 …
What is Uruguay Known For?
In this article, we’ll take a look at things Uruguay is known for. Uruguay is one of those Latin American countries that …
Cost of Living in Central America
What is the true cost of living in Central America? After reading about people relocating to Costa Rica maybe Central America …
Cost of Living in South America
What is the true cost of living in South America? South America is the continent you’ve always wanted to visit. Better yet, …
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 …
Moving to South America
Are you thinking of moving to South America? South America is the continent you’ve always wanted to visit. Better than that, …
Mexican Stereotypes
Are you familiar with the typical Mexican Stereotypes? There are the two extremes of Mexico. The lazy and the violent. The …
Cost of Living in Argentina
What is the real cost of living in Argentina today? Argentina is one of the countries that most ex-pats can't ignore when …
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 Chicharron?
Chicharron is one food that I noticed all over Mexico. At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but no, apparently 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 …
Jamaican Street Food
Have you ever tasted Jamaican street food? If not, I invite you to learn about these common roadside foods that may give you a …
How to Pronounce Medellin
Are you wondering how to pronounce Medellin correctly? If you're reading this guide, you're likely asking yourself that …
Interesting Facts About Honduras
Eager to learn some interesting facts about Honduras? There are two things that make Honduras genuinely unique among its …
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 …
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 …
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 …