"You can’t come to South America, especially Colombia, Venezuela, and even Panama without trying the local cuisine staple of the Arepa."
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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."
Sancocho – Discover Latin America’s Hearty Stew (Cuisine Spotlight)
"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."
Vallenato – Colombia’s Heartbeat in Song and Story (Cultural Spotlight)
"If we were to translate vallenato to English, it would roughly mean, “born in the valley,” which refers to vallenato’s roots coming from the Caribbean region of Colombia."
Bandeja Paisa – Colombia’s Flavor on a Platter (Cuisine Spotlight)
"Flavorful, unique, and made up of different food groups, ‘Bandeja Paisa’ is a conglomeration of the best of Colombian cuisine, and specifically of the Antioquia region."
From the Caribbean to the World – The Journey of Salsa (Cultural Spotlight)
"If you’re walking in any city in Colombia or in most parts of Latin America and you start to feel the rhythm and the beat to some up-tempo music that sounds as if jazz and ‘son cubano’ had a baby, it would be known to the world as ‘Salsa.’"
Bachata Breakdown – History, Rhythm, and Soul (Cultural Spotlight)
"The most important thing to be aware of when dancing Bachata is to watch your steps and make sure you’re moving seamlessly with your lady or gentleman partner in tow."