Are you on the lookout for the best Latin American country to retire to? If you’re visiting Latin America for the first time or …
Latin Culture
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What does Pendejo mean?
What does Pendejo mean when it comes to learning Mexican Spanish? The word “Pendejo” is one of the most common Mexican slang …
Christmas Traditions in Colombia
Are you thinking of spending Christmas in Colombia? Colombia is an exciting country and it’s full of culture and history. …
What Does Chido Mean?
What does Chido mean when it comes to learning Mexican Spanish? In this article, I continue my Mexican slang series where I …
What Does Chilango Mean?
When learning Mexican Spanish, what does the word Chilango mean? For today’s Spanish slang word, I have another one direct from …
What Does Cabron Mean?
When it comes to Mexican Spanish, what does Cabron mean? In this post, I will continue with my series on Mexican slang, where I …
What Does Pinche Mean?
What does Pinche mean when it comes to Mexican Spanish? As you probably will already know, Latin American Spanish is full of …
What is Bolivia Known For?
Despite what you may have thought, what is Bolivia known for? It is no secret that Colombia is known for its coffee, but what …
What Does Huevón Mean?
What does huevón mean when it comes to learning Spanish? It is no secret that Colombian Spanish is colorful. There are lots …
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 Mija mean?
What does mija mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Today, I'll continue with my series on Colombian slang, where I …
What does Chimba mean?
What does Chimba mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Slang words are colorful and fun to use when they are not …
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 …
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 does Bacano mean?
What does Bacano mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Continuing with my series on Spanish slang words I bring you …
What does Ándale mean?
What does ándale mean when it comes to Mexican Spanish? Below I'll continue with my series of blog posts focused on …
What does Chévere mean?
What does Chévere mean when it comes to learning Spanish? In this series of articles on Spanish slang words, we'll look at …
What does NEA Mean?
What does nea mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or learning Spanish as a …
What is Jamaica known for?
In this article, we’ll take a look at things Jamaica is known for. Jamaica is one of the most fascinating destinations …
What does Parche mean?
What does parche mean when it comes to learning Spanish? To continue my series on Colombian slang terms, we'll discuss …
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, …
What does Berraco mean?
What does Berraco mean when it comes to learning Spanish? You can’t learn Colombian Spanish without learning slang words …
What does Vaina mean?
What does Vaina mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Colombian slang is colorful and there is lots to learn to help you …
What does Parcero mean?
What does Parcero mean when it comes to learning Spanish? If you’re learning Colombian Spanish, you already know how …
Cost of Living in Jamaica
What is the true cost of living in Jamaica? If you’re considering a move to Jamaica, whether permanent or temporary, then …
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 …
What Is Brazil Known For?
What is Brazil known for and what can we learn about the country? Brazil is known as the largest country in South America …
What Is Argentina Known For?
What is Argentina known for and what can we learn about the country? Argentina is a magical country with something for …
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 …
What is Mexico Known For?
In this article, we'll take a look at things Mexico is known for. Mexico is known for so many incredible things; from amazing …
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 …
Cost of Living in Panama
What is the real cost of living in Panama today? It is no secret that Panama is known as one of the best countries to visit …
Learn Spanish in South America
Are you deciding whether to Learn Spanish in South America or not? Whenever we discuss the Spanish learning process, we always …
Cost of Living in Ecuador
What is the real cost of living in Ecuador today? You may be interested in moving to Ecuador. You may have the inclination …
Mexican Stereotypes
Are you familiar with the typical Mexican Stereotypes? There are the two extremes of Mexico. The lazy and the violent. The …
Day of the Dead vs Halloween
Comparing Day of the Dead vs Halloween, what are the differences? Whether you’re looking into the similarities of these two …
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 Documentaries
Are you interested in learning a bit more about Mexico? Then one of the best ways to do so is through Mexican documentaries …
Colombian Documentaries
Watch the Colombian documentaries below to learn about Colombia. The secret is finally out, as one of the most fascinating …
What is the Meaning of Gringo?
Below we will learn the gringo meaning and origin of the word. As a person who is inspired by travel and culture, you may have …
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 …
Best Mexican Movies
Are you on the lookout for the best Mexican movies? For lovers of Mexican culture, one of the best ways to get involved …
Cost of Living in Colombia
What is the real cost of living in Colombia today? Colombia is not only one of the most picturesque and wondrous countries in …
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 …
Books About Jamaica
Looking for some new books about Jamaica to read? Sometimes learning more about the culture can seem tough, but with so …