Sergio from Monterrey, Mexico, tells us about Mexico's great variety of amber as well as some of the ins and outs of the amber business.

Sergio from Monterrey, Mexico tells us about the handmade jigsaw puzzles he makes.

Historians continue to discuss the subjective nature of recorded history and the fine line between fiction and fact.

Juliana and Paola work, study and travel together; they are such good friends! Here they welcome us to Sevilla, far from their native Buenos Aires. Perhaps locals aren’t the only ones in on the secrets of this Spanish city!

Si*Sé brings together musical languages such as hip-hop, funk, rock, jazz and even classical violin. Singer Carol C, who grew up in a Spanish language household within an English language city, adds bilingual vocals that pull together the group’s electrifying sound.

Take it from the boys in Skampida, the best ways to learn a language are 1) to watch a lot of tv (yabla!) and 2) to find yourself a native girlfriend/boyfriend! Skampida is one of the best bands ever from Bogotá, and we caught up with them while they were spending some time hangeando in The Big Manzana.

When Carolina meets up with her friend, Sofia, following her job interview, she both learns how it went for her friend and asks advice for her own resume.

Welcome to Tacos Emmanuel in Pescadero, Mexico, where Pam and Jose Felipe Rodriguez will let us in on some of the secrets of the delicious fresh fish and shrimp tacos they prepare daily.

In celebration of the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday in which the departed are sometimes honored with the preparation of their favorite dishes, Tatiana shares with us a bit about her recipe for "Dead Raising Chilaquiles," as well as her philosophy regarding life and death.

Welcome to Almeria, a port city in Andalusia, Spain, where much of the industry revolves around the fish and seafood found in its waters.

Take a virtual tour of several of Spain's most fascinating natural parks.

Juan paints outlines on his tiles using a paintbrush and manganese oxide, but at one time practitioners did this by laying down fine strings dipped in wax, and this explains why Juan still calls the technique he uses cuerda seca, or “dry cord.” Note that he describes the technique as one of alto relieve, or “high relief,” which is the opposite of bas-relief (low relief).

Corn to dough and dough to tortilla. It’s simple, it’s automatic, and it’s how Alfonso and his siblings make their living. Step up to the counter to learn more.

Don Alonso tells us a bit about his tortilla business and how the automatic machines revolutionized the way to prepare tortillas.

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.