Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
Are you ever confused about what to say to other pedestrians? Our Mexico City friends Miguel, Anvar and David have agreed to pass on a few tips regarding what to say, and when, as we navigate the streets and sidewalks of the habla hispana (the Spanish speaking world).
Difficulty:
Beginner
Spain
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).
Difficulty:
Beginner
Spain
Carlos and Angeles are a young couple from Burgos, located about an hour and a half north of Madrid, a city that dates back to 884! The surrounding province is also known as Burgos, and tucked inside it is an equally historical town known as Lerma, which is where we meet up for a walk and conversation.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Venezuela
Emiro spent years crewing an oil tanker, and many more as a fisherman commanding his own lancha, so it’s no surprse to find him at the helm of his own seaside kitchen, the Pimienta Café in Adícora. Join us as we drop in to check out the menu!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Artisans from San Rafael de la Laguna, Ecuador, who specialize in crafts made with cattails, show us some of the many products they produce while telling us about some nuances of working with this material.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Priscilla Rivera introduces us to the community of San Rafael, a hundred kilometers from Quito, where locals engage in an ancestral activity based on the totora plant. Let's hear more details about it.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia, Ecuador
From the Blacks and Whites' Carnival in Pasto, Colombia, in the department of Nariño, Pipo interviews some locals in order to find out more about this vibrant, traditional celebration that takes place annually from January second through sixth.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
During their travels in Germany, Zulbany and Micheel from Venezuela tell us about their adventures in two delightful cities.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
Let's take a closer look at a few of the fascinating murals that can be found along the Paseo de los Murales [Mural Walk] in Fuengirola, Spain.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
Fermín takes us on a colorful walk along the Paseo de los Murales [Mural Walk] in the city of Fuengirola, Spain, where various artists have expressed their creativity on the buildings' facades in recent years.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
Casabermeja mayor Antonio Artacho talks to us about the commemoration of the proclamation of Spain's Second Republic, explaining, among other things, why the town's residents go to the town cemetery on this day.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Maoli introduces us to Bahía de Cata, one of Venezuela's most beautiful and idyllic beaches, a favorite for surfing, excursions and more!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
This time, our hostess Marta will show us Madrid's famous Retiro Park, a place where thousands of visitors come every day to enjoy its gardens and explore its many attractions.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
El Rastro is the largest street market in all of Madrid. Marta introduces us to this fascinating, famous market while teaching us some terms related to it that you might not be familiar with.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
In 2010, a Dutchman named Hans Wohl started a unique event called "Marbella 4 Days Walking" that some of Fermín's Dutch friends and relatives attended. Let's hear about some of their experience as well as different details about this interesting adventure.
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