As the fifteenth birthday of young girls in Venezuela and most other Latin American countries marks a special rite of passage into womanhood, it is traditional for the family to throw them a big birthday bash.

Carlos invites us to visit the region surrounding Lake Sochagota in Boyaca, Colombia and discover the romantic origin of its name.

Carlos takes us on a tour of the Puente de Boyaca [Boyaca Bridge], an important Colombian landmark which pays tribute to influential historical figures such as Simon Bolivar.

At the Obraje Fish Farm in Otavalo, Ecuador, one can dine on the trout they catch, prepared with local flare by the Obraje staff at an incredibly affordable price.

When 20-year-old Jassin Gaudi arrived in Sevilla to get in touch with his Moroccan roots, he thought he wanted to be a bullfighter, but instead found his passion in flamenco, an art which sometimes emulates it.

Carlos invites you to travel Colombia with him, but first, wants to explain a few preliminary things.

The Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) is a regulation which aids Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to establish themselves more quickly, simply and with less capital than was previously possible.

Open Europe covers such diverse stories as the Mediterranean Corridor, the death of Gaddafi and European poverty.

Natalia takes us on a tour the beautiful San Pablo Lake in northern Ecuador, explaining to us about its many natural, sporting and leisure attractions.

As Spain celebrates its 25-year anniversary as a member of the European Union, let's take a look at its evolution over those years.

Christhian and Cleer teach us how to dance Colombian Cumbia to the famous song, "La Pollera Colorá."

Danny, an instructor at Outward Bound, an adventure school in Costa Rica, explains to us how experiencing an outdoor adventure may also constitute an internal journey which allows one to develop greater leadership skills and learn about oneself.

Cata y Cleer teach us how to make typical Colombian arepas with shredded beef.

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.

Meet Alberto from Otavalo, Ecuador, who has sold his handmade bracelets throughout the world.