Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
A seasoned fisherman tells us about some tricks of his trade as well as what it is like to practice it in a protected area such as Tayrona Natural National Park.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
This last part of the series on Tayrona Natural National Park identifies the conflict between conserving and embracing the local fishermen, business owners, etc. as a fundamental part of the park and the fact that, despite having been there before the park was even a park, they are considered to be living there illegally.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Welcome to Colombia's Gorgona Island, where more than fifteen species of snakes reside. Luckily, only four of them are poisonous.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Our tour guide, Belisario, tells us about some conservation efforts in an area of Gorgona Natural National Park which used to be a prison.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
The manner in which waste disposal is handled is of essential importance to the ecosystems of the island of Gorgona.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Our tour guide takes us on a search for blue anoles, a highly endangered species of lizard found only on Gorgona Island.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
While some people on Gorgona Island search for the tiny blue anole lizard, others are determined to spot enormous humpback whales.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Yimi, a tour guide in training in the Colombian Pacific, gives us an up-close and personal look at the area's humpback whales, also known as the yubarta.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Join our guides as they monitor sea turtles in the waters of Gorgona Natural National Park and explore some of the environmental factors which are currently a threat to them.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Conservationists in Gorgona Natural National Park monitor endangered sea turtles, capturing them at night and marking them before releasing them back into the wild.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
This time, Isabel and Paula talk to us about Madrid's cultural life, including its entertainment culture. Let's hear about the fascinating event center The Matadero as well as some additional theater and concert venues.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In the second part of this series on Madrid's entertainment culture, sisters Paula and Isabel tell us about concert venues of varying sizes and levels of prestige, from dives to the renowned La Riviera, as well as what you might expect to pay for different types of events.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Isabel and Paula offer additional recommendations about some different types of music venues in Madrid that are primarily intended for older audiences, including jazz clubs. Let's hear some of their positive and negative personal experiences at such venues.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Watch the entertaining music video for the Dominican Republic's best-known artist, Juan Luis Guerra's hit song, "La Travesía" [The Journey].
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Juan Luis Guerra, undoubtedly the most well-known musician from the Dominican Republic, performs his song "La Travesía" [The Journey] live.
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