Spanish is the second most popular language in the world, and it’s no wonder why. The melodic way the language sounds, its rich history and… Read More »The most sought-after Spanish speaking destinations
I came across the works of so many amazing artists in South America one of my personal favorites is Fernando Botero, who’s art I was… Read More »Fernando Botero – Latin America’s most sought-after artist
By becoming more aware of your choices when you travel you can make a huge difference on the Planet.
Here are 15 things that you can do on an individual level to ensure your trips to Spanish-speaking countries are more sustainable. At the end of the list are links to two websites that offer more information on Sustainable Tourism.
Read More »15 Tips for a Greener Holiday – How to Travel More Sustainably
Venezuela was the first country on my list, flights were cheap and it seemed like a good “starting point” for me so I bought a one-year open ticket and off I went. I arrived with my brand new ruck sack, walking boots, pillow case (!!!)…the lot, nervous yet excited to find out what was in store for me. I had no plan, no time limit I just knew that when my money started to run out I would need to work, but I’d been working since I was 14, I had worked in Greece, in Copenhagen so I wasn’t worried!
Read More »Beach holidays; Venezuela
Language immersion is the best way to improve your Spanish. Combining an immersion experience with a hobby is even better!
One of the best immersion experiences I had was learning to Scuba Dive in Taganga, Colombia. I went from PADI Open Water through to Dive Master in nine months. My instructor was Colombian with limited English and I took my exams in Spanish.
Whether you are a Dive Master or a wanna be Open Water diver in this post I uncover five top dive sites in South America where you can also practise your Spanish.
Read More »Top 6 Dive Sites in South America
Those of us that have spent time in under-developed countries – whether it be as a tourist passing through for a few days or a longer stay for work or an immersive holiday – have at some point found ourselves face-to-face with someone less fortunate who is on the street begging.
The beggar we come across may be just a child or it may be a whole family – which ever scenario we encounter we are faced with the decision…to give or not to give!
Read More »To give or not to give? Giving to beggars on the streets of Latin America
Next March it will be 10 years since I left Mendoza behind and moved back to the UK. The city of Mendoza is a cosmopolitan… Read More »Mendoza, ¡Te quiero!
The topic of my kids Holiday Spanish Camps this year is las vacaciones; holidays. One of the first thing we discuss in the improvers and… Read More »What do you look for in a travel destination?
I studied Spanish throughout high school. I took a break through College and University but then went on to live in South America – Spanish became my second language.
The five years I studied Spanish at school gave me a good base to build on but it did by no stretch of the imagination make me a “Latin Spanish” speaker…this I found out very quickly upon my arrival in Caracas, Venezuela!!! Read More »How do you know when you’re fluent in Spanish?
We hear all the time that the best way to learn or improve a language is to immerse yourself in it, but is this really… Read More »Language immersion experiences – how effective are they really?