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A treasure trove of content for learning about culture in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. See my Travel Bible for more.

Christmas in Colombia

Colombia, Latin Culture Published on · May 22nd, 2022

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Are you thinking of spending Christmas in Colombia? Colombia is an exciting country and it’s full of culture and history. …

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What Does Chido Mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · May 20th, 2022

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What does Chido mean when it comes to learning Mexican Spanish? In this article, I continue my Mexican slang series where I …

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What Does Chilango Mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · May 20th, 2022

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When learning Mexican Spanish, what does the word Chilango mean? For today’s Spanish slang word, I have another one direct …

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What Does Cabron Mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · May 5th, 2022

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When it comes to Mexican Spanish, what does Cabron mean? In this post, I will continue with my series on Mexican slang, …

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What Is Medellin Known For?

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · May 6th, 2022

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In this article, we’ll take a look at things Medellin is known for. Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries to …

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What Does Pinche Mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, Mexico Last Updated · May 3rd, 2022

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What does Pinche mean when it comes to Mexican Spanish? As you probably will already know, Latin American Spanish is full …

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What is Bolivia Known For?

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · May 3rd, 2022

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Despite what you may have thought, what is Bolivia known for? It is no secret that Colombia is known for its coffee, but …

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What is a Paisa accent?

Colombia, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Mar 10th, 2022

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What is a Paisa accent when it comes to Spanish in Colombia? If you are learning Spanish or traveling to Colombia you may …

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What Is Cuba Known For?

Latin Culture Published on · Feb 11th, 2022

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Aside from being an island, what is Cuba known for? If you want to have a unique travel experience that begins and ends in …

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What is a Tinto in Colombia?

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2022

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Let's discuss Tinto in Colombia. When in Colombia, the word Tinto gets thrown around a lot. But when a Colombian says "un …

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What does Chévere mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2022

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What does Chévere mean when it comes to learning Spanish? In this series of articles on Spanish slang words, we'll look at …

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What does NEA Mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2022

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What does nea mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or learning Spanish as a …

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What is Jamaica known for?

Jamaica, Latin Culture Last Updated · Feb 8th, 2022

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In this article, we’ll take a look at things Jamaica is known for. Jamaica is one of the most fascinating destinations …

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What does Vaina mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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What does Vaina mean when it comes to learning Spanish? Colombian slang is colorful and there is lots to learn to help you …

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What does Parcero mean?

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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What does Parcero mean when it comes to learning Spanish? If you’re learning Colombian Spanish, you already know how …

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What is Uruguay Known For?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 12th, 2022

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In this article, we’ll take a look at things Uruguay is known for. Uruguay is one of those Latin American countries that …

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What Is Brazil Known For?

Brazil, Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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What is Brazil known for and what can we learn about the country? Brazil is known as the largest country in South America …

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What Is Argentina Known For?

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is Argentina known for and what can we learn about the country? Argentina is a magical country with something for …

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Spanish Speaking Countries in South America

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, South America Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Which Spanish Speaking Countries in South America should you visit? If your goal is to learn Spanish, there’s no better …

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What Is Peru Known For?

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Mar 12th, 2022

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What is Peru known for and what can we learn about the country? Many people will agree with the idea that Peru is one of …

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Cost of Living in Central America

Central America, Latin Culture, Living Abroad Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is the true cost of living in Central America? After reading about people relocating to Costa Rica maybe Central …

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What is Mexico Known For?

Latin Culture, Mexico Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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In this article, we'll take a look at things Mexico is known for. Mexico is known for so many incredible things; from …

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Cost of Living in South America

Latin Culture, Living Abroad, South America Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is the true cost of living in South America? South America is the continent you’ve always wanted to visit. Better yet, …

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Spanish Conversation Topics

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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In this article, we'll explore some Spanish conversation topics. Overs the last few years I've worked hard to perfect my …

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What is Colombia Known For?

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · May 2nd, 2022

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Despite all the bad press, what is Colombia known for? It is fair to say that Colombia is one of those South American …

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Learn Conversational Spanish

Central America, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, South America Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you looking to learn conversational Spanish? Stepping out of your shell and communicating with native Spanish speakers …

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Moving to South America

Latin Culture, Living Abroad, South America Last Updated · May 1st, 2022

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Are you thinking of moving to South America? South America is the continent you’ve always wanted to visit. Better than …

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Learning Mexican Slang Words

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, Mexico Last Updated · May 25th, 2022

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Are you interested in learning some Mexican slang words? No matter what they say in school, you can't ignore the fact …

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Cost of Living in Peru

Latin Culture, Living Abroad, South America Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is the true cost of living in Peru today? Peru is one of the most popular and well-loved countries in South America …

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Spanish Writing Practice

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · May 24th, 2022

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Are you looking to improve your Spanish writing practice methods? Spanish writing practice is essential if you want to …

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Best Coffee Beans

Latin Culture Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Today we'll learn more about the world's best coffee beans. Whether you’re an avid café visitor or an instant connoisseur, …

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Cost of Living in Panama

Central America, Latin Culture, Living Abroad Last Updated · Mar 11th, 2022

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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 …

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Hard Spanish Words

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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In this article, I will cover some hard Spanish words to practice. On my language learning journey, I have found it …

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Spanish Conversation Practice for Beginners

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Apr 12th, 2022

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Are you stuck with your Spanish conversation practice? Don’t worry! Today this article is designed to help you get out of …

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Learn Spanish in South America

Backpacking Guides, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, South America Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2022

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Are you deciding whether to Learn Spanish in South America or not? Whenever we discuss the Spanish learning process, we …

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Cost of Living in Mexico

Latin Culture, Living Abroad, Mexico Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is the real cost of living in Mexico today? Mexico is known as one of the best countries to visit and holiday to in …

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Best Spanish Podcasts

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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What are the best Spanish podcasts online today? No matter what type of learner you are Spanish podcasts are great tools …

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Colombian Coffee

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 29th, 2022

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Are you interested in learning about Colombian coffee? After traveling around the country I began to see exactly why …

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Cost of Living in Ecuador

Latin Culture, Living Abroad Last Updated · Feb 11th, 2022

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What is the real cost of living in Ecuador today? You may be interested in moving to Ecuador. You may have the inclination …

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Mexican Stereotypes

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, Mexico Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you familiar with the typical Mexican Stereotypes? There are the two extremes of Mexico. The lazy and the violent. The …

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Cost of Living in Costa Rica

Central America, Latin Culture, Living Abroad Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is the real cost of living in Costa Rica today? Costa Rica is known as one of the best countries to visit or retire to …

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Day of the Dead vs Halloween

Latin Culture, Mexico Last Updated · Apr 14th, 2022

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Comparing Day of the Dead vs Halloween, what are the differences? Whether you’re looking into the similarities of these two …

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Best Audiobooks to Learn Spanish

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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See these audiobooks to learn Spanish faster below. As the ‘language of love’, Spanish pulls influence from all over the …

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Best Coffee in the World

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2022

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Get ready to read about the best coffee in the world below. Are you an avid coffee drinker? Maybe you’ve gone for years …

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Cost of Living in Argentina

Latin Culture, Living Abroad, South America Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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What is the real cost of living in Argentina today? Argentina is one of the countries that most ex-pats can't ignore when …

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Mexican Documentaries 

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you interested in learning a bit more about Mexico? Then one of the best ways to do so is through Mexican documentaries …

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Latin American Spanish

Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Are you interested in learning Latin American Spanish? Latin American Spanish is beautiful, rich, and full of culture, …

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Colombian Documentaries 

Colombia, Latin Culture Last Updated · Jan 2nd, 2022

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Watch the Colombian documentaries below to learn about Colombia. The secret is finally out, as one of the most fascinating …

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Colombian Spanish

Colombia, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish Last Updated · Apr 12th, 2022

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Are you thinking of learning Colombian Spanish? Colombian Spanish is popular among language learners because it’s …

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Best Argentine Movies

Latin Culture Last Updated · Jan 3rd, 2022

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Are you interested in learning more about Argentinian history? Then you might wish to take a look at some of the best …

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