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An Ode to Valparaíso Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2018
These days, Valparaíso is famous for its laid-back bohemian vibe and vibrant street art scene. The city has long inspired artists, including one of Chile’s most famous poets. We’ll learn a bit more and study a great Spanish poem in an ode to Valparaíso. Neruda’s Escape Pablo Neruda was a poet, diplomat, and politician and is…
Valparaiso Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2018
After exploring the Chilean capital of Santiago, we’re headed to the coast to visit another famous city – Valparaíso. This hilly port city is famous for its colorful buildings, vibrant street art, bohemian vibe, and wild New Year’s Eve party. Let’s learn all about Valparaíso and learn a lot of Spanish at the same time as we…
Santiago de Chile en español (Parte Tres) Posted by sasha on Apr 11, 2018
We’ve seen a lot of the Chilean capital in our video series called “Santiago de Chile en español.” Be sure to give Part One and Part Two a quick look before watching the third and final video. Learn how to get around this massive city and get a recap of all there is to see…
Santiago de Chile en español (Parte Dos) Posted by sasha on Apr 4, 2018
We’re exploring the Chilean capital in a new video series called “Santiago de Chile en español.” Go back and watch Part One in case you missed it before checking out the new video. In Part Two, we visit some of the city’s hills to take in the views and eat the classic completo inside Latin…
Procession of El Señor de los Temblores Posted by sasha on Mar 28, 2018
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is here, and it’s kind of a big deal in Latin America. It’s a very busy week, from Palm Sunday all the way up to Easter Sunday. In the Peruvian city of Cusco, Holy Monday is one of the most important days of the year. This day features the procession of…
Santiago de Chile en español (Parte Uno) Posted by sasha on Mar 19, 2018
Santiago is a beautiful city with lots to see and do. Explore the Chilean capital and learn some Spanish at the same time in our new video series “Santiago de Chile en español.” In Part One, learn a little bit about the city’s history and climate. Then explore the main square and take an awesome…
Ups and Downs of a Year en español Posted by sasha on Mar 14, 2018
As I wrote about last month, I’ve spent the last year in Latin America traveling around and attempting to learn Spanish. Those posts focused more on the countries I visited, what I did, and where I studied Spanish. You can read Part One about Mexico and Colombia, and then check out Part Two about Ecuador…