"No one rushes or yells too loudly in the park by the beach. No one checks their phone compulsively as they do in my country. The conversation drifts from topic to topic, ranging from politics, local gossip, football, or better yet, nothing at all."
Category: culture
The Passion of the Tango in Buenos Aires – Secret Tango Show (Travel Video)
"From the haunting strains of the bandoneón to the electrifying chemistry between dancers, this evening reveals why tango is more than just a dance, it’s a living expression of Argentine history and emotion."
Junkanoo on Christmas Night in Nassau, Bahamas – A Special Festival to Remember
"When most of the world winds down after Christmas dinner, downtown Nassau in the capital of the Bahamas does the opposite, it lights up with more activity, and the streets get increasingly vibrant. Bay Street, usually relaxed and sunbaked, becomes a living artery of sound and motion as Junkanoo kicks off on Christmas night into the wee hours of the morning."
Arepas in Colombia & Venezuela — A Traveler’s Complete Guide (Cuisine Spotlight)
"You can’t come to South America, especially Colombia, Venezuela, and even Panama without trying the local cuisine staple of the Arepa."
Patacones – The Caribbean Fried Plantain Staple That Colombia Made Iconic (Cuisine Spotlight)
"Patacones are one of my favorite side dishes or entrees that you can find in Latin America."
Biting Into Brazil – The Story Behind Pão de Queijo (Cuisine Spotlight)
“Brazilian cheese bread or ‘Pao de queijo’ is a delicious snack that is truly delightful to have whether it’s in the morning, afternoon, or even at night.”
Travel Guide to Semana Santa in Colombia – Holy Week Traditions & Where to Celebrate (Cultural Spotlight)
"Semana Santa or ‘Holy Week’ is a very special, religious week in Latin America and specifically here in Colombia. Compared to the United States, the United Kingdom and other predominantly Christian nations, Easter in Colombia is a little bit different and a lot longer in terms of length."
From Bogotá to Panama – The Bold Flavors of Mondongo (Cuisine Spotlight)
"Mondongo Soup is one of those polarizing foods that you encounter where you either love it or hate it. There’s no in between when it comes to Mondongo, which is what makes it a unique kind of food to cover in this month’s edition of cuisine spotlight."
From Rio to the World – The Cultural Impact of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Cultural Spotlight)
"While Jiu Jitsu or Judo originated in Japan and was meant more for fighting and hand to hand combat, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more focused on using the skills of grappling and then submission in order to become victorious."
What is Ajiaco? Discover Colombia’s Classic Chicken-and-Potato Soup (Cuisine Spotlight)
"While not as hyped up as ‘Bandeja Paisa’ or ‘Sancocho’, Ajiaco is just as delicious if not more so and is pretty easy to make if you can collect all of the necessary ingredients."