“El Cerro de Monserrate” [Monserrate Hill] is a famous Hill in the center of Bogota, Colombia, which is a destination for pilgrimages and home to many tourist attractions, including a church, funicular and aerial cableway. Our host, Edwin Galve, who works bringing people to Monserrate’s several restaurants, tells us about these and more!

Guillermina and Candelario meet Grandma Marine, a one hundred and fifty-year-old sea turtle!

Learn vocabulary helpful for meeting new people and even inviting them out in Cleer's casual interview with Giluancar, a Venezuelan who has recently arrived in Germany.

Rosa tells us an interesting legend and historical facts about Fuente de Piedra, a fascinating town in the province of Malaga, Spain.

A member of the Quechua people from Peru shares with us a bit about the traditional use of the plant San Pedro, or "huachuma," which is thought to have medicinal and spiritual qualities that could help one get in touch with the cosmos, and oneself.

"Europa Abierta" concludes this epsidode with excerpts from the movie, "Fuchsia the Mini-Witch," based on a novel by Paul van Loon.

Recognizing that it often seems more difficult to make new friends as adults, rather than in our younger days, Natalia offers us some tips to do so.

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.

Cleer interviews her cousin, Lila, who shares with us some interesting details about her travels and life.

A passionate cattle ranch owner tells us about the procedure at a Colombian dairy farm, including the entire process of cow milking.

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.

Come visit Bogota's beautiful landmarks, from the City Hall to the Montserrate Cathedral, guided by friendly Colombian tourists who will share the history of these emblematic buildings.

Ariana shares with us some interesting facts about Spain including its languages, most important cities, tourist attractions, architecture and art.

Gorgeous flora and fauna, beautiful beaches, a pleasant climate and environmental consciousness are just a few of the reasons Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are such a popular tourist destination.

Carlos and Cyndy help to shed some light on some colloquial phrases from the Argentinean soap opera, "Muñeca Brava."

Juan Luis Guerra, undoubtedly the most well-known musician from the Dominican Republic, performs his song "La Travesía" [The Journey] live.

Rosa tells us about a remarkable program where people are able to practice yoga alongside playful donkeys at a donkey sanctuary in order to raise funds to help maintain it.

Guillermo speaks about how the sound of the drum represents keeping moving rather than staying stagnant in life and how increasing one's sphere of vision and confronting one's emotions can lead to balance and ultimately, happiness.

Carlos and Cyndy chat about the different names used for some of the same objects in their respective countries, Colombia and Argentina.

Guillermo gives us an in-depth explanation of the manner in which Mayan ceremonies were used to welcome the seasons, each of which represented a unique consciousness.

Hostess Maria Lamas takes us on a stroll down Calle Larios in Malaga, Spain, a vibrant street known for, among other things, its architecture, historic and modern shops and street vendors and artists.

Our hostess, Maria, gives us a tour of the eclectic Automobile and Fashion Museum in Malaga, Spain, where one can view a vintage collection of the world's finest cars as well as designer clothing throughout the ages.

Carlos concludes our tour of Popayan by pointing out several bridges as well as the Pueblito Patojo, a unique area containing miniature replicas of many of the city's most notable monuments.

Guillermo the shaman, an expert in Mayan cosmology, explains the origin of and symbolism behind the Mayan word "chamamán" as well as some other interesting aspects of their belief system.