Its time to learn how to speak Colombian Spanish! Colombian Spanish basic expressions are quite similar to those of regular Spanish. Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina are all known for speaking the “best Spanish” dialects in terms of clarity and grammar. Everyone generally considers the language in the country to be just one entire “Colombian Spanish” group but in […]
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Head Away From Old San Juan and to Luquillo, Puerto Rico
This is a guest post from a friend and fellow travel blogger Maria from LatinAbroad.com. From pre-Columbian Taino-Indian petroglyphs to Spanish fortresses; gorgeous beaches to rainforest adventure parks: Puerto Rico is the kind of destination that draws thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Better yet? La Isla Del Encanto is an unincorporated US territory, so no […]
The Visiting Catalunya (Catalonia) Experience: Spain
The Catalonia experience is the name of our new adventure in Spain. I have been humbly invited by the Catalonian Tourism board to tour the entire state/region of Catalonia for over a week! The official name of the program is Catalunya which is how it is spelled in the region’s mother tongue, Catalon. The Catalon […]
Giving Barcelona Another Chance
Traveling around the world for the last few years I had a certain approach of how I wanted to travel. It was a position against traveling to Europe on the sole premise that “everyone does it.” I didn’t want to travel to popular countries and tourist attractions and instead chose to take the road less […]
The Insatiable Diversity in Toronto
The diversity in Toronto was the first thing that I became addicted to when I first started living overseas many years ago. I keep telling myself it wasn’t the beautiful women but the diversity. Having a range of citizens from around the world isn’t unique to Toronto but I have found that the interaction of […]
Continuing Confusion When Visiting Bogota
Visiting Bogotá has always caused mixed feelings. The city is the capital of Colombia and the only real large cosmopolitan center in the country with just over 7 million inhabitants. The next largest city is Medellin with roughly 3 million people (Medellin is a city with a small town attitude). Bogota is the only city […]
Meet Jordan: The Safest Country In The Middle East
Trying to find the safest country in the Middle East is quite similar to picking a needle out of a haystack. In our modern world it would be the equivalent of trying to find an 18 year world without an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy smart phone. You really should upgrade if you don’t already have […]
Petting & Walking With Cheetahs in Africa at Mukuni Big 5 Safaris
Petting a cheetah in Africa with Mukuni Big 5 Safaris is one of the most unique things that I have done in my travels around the world. I have had an affinity towards the majestic animal since I was young. It has always been a very unusual connection as I was always one of the […]
Best Things To Do In Medellin: Tourist Attractions
The top tourist attractions in Medellin are not numerous but all of the things to do in Medellin are special in their own right. The attractions in the city are a lot of fun and one of the most unique aspects is getting to know the people. Since the fall of being the drug capital of Colombia […]
Understanding & How To Avoid Bank Fees While Traveling
It’s important to understand & learn how to avoid bank fees while traveling. Avoiding credit card fees, currency exchange fees, and foreign transaction fees while traveling overseas is important in order to save money for more trips and adventures. In this travel tips post we are going to cover the main fees charged by banking and credit card […]
