After not talking for a while, Lida and Cleer are excited to have a phone conversation and make plans to see one another.

Determined to look nice for her upcoming outing with Lida on Saturday, Cleer calls a beauty salon to find out what they have to offer and set up an appointment.

Lida, Cleer and Lila share with us some of the unique traditions of Colombia's Christmas season, which lasts from late November until early January.

The Carnival of Barranquilla, the most important folkloric and cultural event in Colombia, begins on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday and ends on the Tuesday after. In this video, Cleer tells us a bit about what we can expect at this international celebration.

Lida and Cleer share more details about the Carnival of Barranquilla, the second largest carnival in Latin America after Brazil's.

Without a doubt, in every country in the world, there are typical items that are considered indispensable. Let's join Lida and Cleer in learning about several traditional items that Colombian homes in different regions cannot do without.

Lida and Cleer introduce us to even more items that cannot be missing from a typical Colombian household.

The Ideas Club accompanies Carolina, an aspiring veterinarian in her freshman year, to the Fuengirola Bioparc to see first-hand how some of their exotic animals are cared for.

The Ideas Club explores the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Córdoba, Spain, one of the world's most significant examples of Muslim architecture and declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Groups of students in Seville compete annually in the "First Lego League" with the incredible goal of developing such biomedical projects as robots designed to perform tasks like fixing bones, catherization, etc.

Spanish musicologist Antonio J. Calvillo tells us about his own training and mission to train others.

Elsa Diaz, the owner of an indigenous clothing shop in Otavalo, Ecuador, explains a bit about what she has to offer.

Ecuadorian "Poné," or shamans, utilize plants for their medicinal effects. In this video, we learn about some of their beliefs and wisdom.

The Tsáchila community has undertaken the task of opening its doors to foreign visitors, giving them the opportunity to learn more about their traditions and culture.

On a lovely September day, Marta shares with us some interesting facts about the famous Plaza del Sol in Madrid, Spain, which is vibrant day and night and attracts millions of international tourists annually.

From Madrid's Plaza del Sol, Marta shares the story behind the tradition of eating twelve grapes on New Year's Eve as well as giving us a closer look at the famous Kilometer Zero plaque.

On a lovely Sunday morning in Madrid, Marta introduces us to one of Spain's most iconic breakfasts: churros and porras with hot chocolate, which make for a quintessential and indulgent morning ritual that is beloved by locals and tourists alike.

In Madrid, you can find churros and porras at any cafe, and it's also common to grab some from a mobile kiosk or food truck. In this video, Marta tells us a bit more about this delightful treat.

Marta invites us to get to know the capital of Spain, the wonderful city of Madrid. In addition to telling us many of the things she likes most about this city, she will also reveal to us a curious fact about its inhabitants. Let's join her!

This time, Marta takes us to eat tapas, a very common Spanish activity that is enjoyed by many. Let's discover the tapas that Marta has ordered, some of Spain's most typical... and scrumptious!

Marta introduces us to two more classic tapas from Madrid's delectable cuisine. Can you guess which ones they are? Let's find out!

Marta takes us to one of Madrid's most emblematic buildings: the Royal Palace. Although no one lives there today as they did in the past, its impressive exterior and interior are open to the public.

Let's hear who the first monarch to live in the Royal Palace of Madrid was and what he had to do with the now famous Doña Manolita shop located in the city's downtown.

Lavapiés is a neighborhood in downtown Madrid that has become one of many tourists' favorites. Let's join Marta to find out what makes it so special.