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TV show: Q’Viva Posted by Adir on Apr 2, 2012
I gotta tell you guys: Jennifer Lopez came to Brazil during Carnival last month and she surely is one of the hottest stars in the world. Besides being invited to watch the samba schools at one of the coolest camarotes (VIP lounges) on the Sapucaí (the avenue where the samba schools parade), JLo participated in…
Chichen Itza Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2012
With the year 2012 underway, we were thrilled to be heading to one of the great cities of the Maya – Chichen Itza. If the world is really going to come to an end this year, I wanted to at least see where the people who made that bold prediction lived and learn about their…
Cancun Posted by sasha on Mar 5, 2012
If you’re flying into Mexico for a trip around the Riviera Maya or the Yucatan, chances are you’ll find yourself in Cancun. While it is true that this city is known more for its wild spring breaks and lavish resorts than anything else, it’s still worth spending at least a night there. For us, it…
Mexico Videos – Part One Posted by sasha on Feb 21, 2012
Here’s an introductory video to give you a feel for all of the places we visited in one wild week of traveling around the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Stay tuned for more detailed videos about some of the more interesting stops, including the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and…
¡Viva México! Posted by sasha on Feb 17, 2012
Hola amigos! Mi nombre es Sasha. Soy Americano. Hablo un poco Español. Alright, I’ll admit it, my Spanish is quite awful. Unfortunately, the one year of Spanish that I studied way back in middle school is a distant memory. For some reason, I decided to study Latin in high school – a great choice if…
La Celestina, una casamentera española Posted by Magda on Feb 9, 2012
Si alguna vez habéis estado en España, o leído sobre nuestro país, probablemente habréis oído la palabra “pícaro”. La llamada picaresca es un tópico ampliamente conocido tanto en la cultura como en el carácter español. Tenemos pícaros famosos no solo en la vida real, sino también en literatura. ¿Recordáis mi post sobre el Lazarillo de…
Song: Muchacho Malo, by Olga Tañón Posted by Adir on Jan 19, 2012
I just love Olga Tañón! This Puerto Rican merengue singer is a burst of energy on the stage and she’s called La Mujer de Fuego (The Woman of Fire). Olga has won several music awards and her music always talks about love and relationships. Let’s check out her live performance of Muchacho Malo (Bad Boy)…