Miriam Fernández of Guayaquil, Ecuador, introduces us to the renowned "Malecón 2000," a pier where people of all ages can enjoy a plethora of attractions from historical monuments to modern day bars and restaurants, excursions and more.

Gabriela gives us an introduction to essential oils, including their diverse benefits and the three families into which they fall.

Gabriela tells us how we can use simple ingredients at home to create an aromatherapeutic concoction.

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.

Monica seeks her friend, Luis', advice about whether or not she is ready to write a book on spirituality.

Luis explains to Monica how, in order to write for others, one must first write for him or herself.

In the final part of this series, Luis advises Monica to do exercises to control her own anger before advising others how to control theirs.

Collecting, restoring and “souping up” Volkswagens is a passion shared by Latin Americans from Baja to Buenos Aires. They love the mechanics and the mechanical lingo. But what’s as clear as the Adicora sky, is that what keeps them united is not pipes and motors but friendship.

We continue to talk with VW fans in Venezuela. There’s something about that German engineering that gets into Latin blood, it seems. Fans rave that they’re beautiful, unique and reliable, running on pure gasoline.

A Mexican stunt double, whose experience lies primarily in film and TV, visits a theater in hopes of signing up for classes to gain experience in a different genre.

Two friends who have not seen each other in many years reunite to share life experiences, and, a cup of good Colombian coffee.

Can money buy happiness? That’s the subject of this friendly debate between Ester and her friend…Ester. It seems that too much reasoning has split our El Aula Azul friend in two. Can money at least cure our friend Ester?

Silvia from San Sebastián shares her daily routine with us. She leads a very active lifestyle that includes a meal with her parents, work at a Spanish language academy for foreigners (El Aula Azul), a drink with friends, and even some quality time with her cats!

We all have good friends, each one of them with distinctive qualities. Some of them are loud, some of them quiet. Ester, one of our friends, and a teacher at El Aula Azul, explains to us who her amigos are and how well they get along.

Ester brings lots of interesting and entertaining riddles to El Aula Azul. Think fast!