Manuel Quispe, owner of the indigenous clothing shop, Colors, in Saraguro, Ecuador, explains to us about some of the items they sell, particularly their handcrafted traditional necklaces.

Let's learn about the differences between several popular styles of salsa dancing and hear how it has impacted some of its enthusiasts' lives.

A salsa instructor tells us how a serious diagnosis influenced his decision to dance professionally and travel the world.

Dreamcatchers are a type of talisman that are thought to ward off bad energy while retaining the good. Jorge Musuña, who makes them for a living in Otavalo, Ecuador, talks to us about their many sizes and varieties and their process of creation.

Ecuadorian restaurant owner, Carmen Itarba, speaks to us about her restaurant in Yawarkucha, Ecuador, which specializes in tilapia and caters to Ecuadorians and tourists alike.

Julia and her friend, Pipo, recount their funniest New Year's experiences.

Ecuadorian antique shop owner, Víctor Echeverría, shares with us its history and some of its unique treasures.

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.

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

An Ecuadorian player of the siku, a traditional Andean instrument, tells us how his music has taken him around the world.