Celebrated in Ecuador on November second, the Day of the Dead is a time for family members to gather together and pay respects through customs involving food, prayer and music, to deceased family members, whom they view as very much alive energetically.

Juan Luis Guerra, undoubtedly the most well-known musician from the Dominican Republic, performs his song "La Travesía" [The Journey] live.

Watch the entertaining music video for the Dominican Republic's best-known artist, Juan Luis Guerra's hit song, "La Travesía" [The Journey].

While young cyclist Miguel Angel Lopez showed promise from the outset, motivation and discipline are required to take his skills to the next level.

Miguel Angel's parents explain how he came to be known as "the Superman."

Cycling prodigy, Miguel Angel, and his parents speak about how he got into cycling.

Marcelo continues to edify us on the benefits of amaranth and quinoa for various parts of our minds and bodies.

A plethora of Colombian bike riders display their courage and chivalry as they embark on a long and challenging cross-country race.

Javier from Chile's Patagonia region educates us about some of its unique geographical features as well as tourist attractions.

Enrique Sanchez, a marketing manager for Panama's Tourism Authority, gives us a plethora of ideas about what to do when visiting this vibrant country, which combines and contrasts tradition with modernity.

Panamanian Carnival Queen, Nohelys Gonzalez, shares with us a bit about this much anticipated celebration as well as her beautiful nation.

Although one language unites the people from all Spanish-speaking countries, it is useful- and fun- to become familiar with the different vocabulary and expressions utilized by Spanish speakers from various nations.

The hostess of "Sin Desperdicio" interviews the members of the music group, Heaven Rays, the first place winners of its recent contest, who try to create a rock/heavy metal fusion with a positive message.

The European Parliament's decision not to extend the fishing agreement with Morocco comes as a hard blow to the Andalusian fishing industry, whose workers are left jobless for months and demand compensation from the European Union.

Humberto Morales from Ecuador teaches us about the Zampoña, a traditional Andean instrument.