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Tag: culture
Football Fever at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires – ‘Dale, Boca, Dale!’ (Travel Video)
"Experiencing a match here isn’t just watching football; it’s stepping into a cultural ritual that defines this city."
Mate – The Communal Ritual That Still Defines the Southern Cone
"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."
More Than Meets the Eye – Three Days Exploring the Magic City of Miami
"Within the span of a long weekend there, I moved from oceanfront calm on Miami Beach to Cuban cafés, from European-style gardens to watching sleeping alligators, from dancing salsa rhythms in Little Havana to feeling electronic beats on the sand."
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."
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."