"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."
"You can’t come to South America, especially Colombia, Venezuela, and even Panama without trying the local cuisine staple of the Arepa."
"The Brazilian Feijoada was born in Recife and developed in Rio de Janeiro but has now spread across the entire country reflecting its status as a beloved national dish."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Difficult to find outside of the country and definitely not of the same flavor, taste or variety, Acai is a unique treat that Brazil is rightly known for."
"The beauty of a popular dish like Sancocho is its’ history, its’ adaptability, as well as the chance to gather with a group of people and dig in to this delicious food together."
"While not as massively popular as football, Tejo is considered the second most widely played sport in the country and actually fields both teams and competitions in different cities."
"In just three days there with short flights from either the East or West coasts of the United States, you can walk through American history, cruise through modern design, and taste the very essence of the Midwest’s greatest metropolis."
