Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Carlos and his Uncle Fredy talk to us about the tradition of the "año viejo" in Colombia. Literally meaning "old year" (and also the name for the "New Year's Eve" holiday), an "año viejo" is symbolic doll that can represent a multitude of themes and especially the leaving behind of the sorrows, failures, and suffering of the year that is ending in order to kick off a better New Year.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Now, Carlos' Uncle Fredy will show us how to make an "año viejo" doll from old, no-longer-used clothing, which will ultimately be burned as part of a Colombian tradition that represents "out with the old, in with the new."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
If you ever have the chance to visit Bogotá, Carlos has a very special suggestion for you! Let's accompany him to Andrés Carnes de Res, one of Colombia's most unique and well-known restaurants, and find out what makes it so special.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Fermin introduces us to Frigiliana, one of the most beautiful White Towns in Andalusia with its naturally beautiful surroundings, whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flowerpots, local arts and crafts, and scrumptious cuisine.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Considered the tourist capital of the Costa del Sol, Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, in the province of Malaga. Our host, Fermin, shows us some wonderful scenery as well as one of his favorite coastal spots, the Dunas de Marbella [Marbella Dunes] Ecological Reserve.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Discover with Fermin the Santo Tomás Fair, a popular December twenty-first celebration in various cities in the Basque Country. With its mid-nineteenth century origins, this tradition has been kept alive with numerous stands where street venders sell their products, especially scrumptious chistorra sandwiches and cider!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's travel with Fermín to the famous, picturesque town of Mijas, located on a mountainside in the province of Málaga on the Costa del Sol. Let's explore its alleys, landmarks, and spectacular panoramic views!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Senda Litoral [Coastal Path] is an ambitious project on Spain's Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga that, once completed, will extend along one hundred and eighty kilometers of coastline, connecting and making accessible to tourists many existing aspects of the infrastructure in this region. Fermín shares with us some details about this exciting project, the municipalities it includes, and some of its most spectacular beaches.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Located in the beautiful Genal Valley in the Serrania de Ronda comarca in the province of Málaga, the gorgeous town of Genalguacil, Spain, has been deemed a "museum town" due to the permanent artwork that is seamlessly interspersed throughout it. Let's hear more from our host, Fermin, about what else this unique city has to offer.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The mayor of Genalguacil explains to us some of the nuances and history of this unique town-museum with just over five hundred inhabitants, full of wonders both natural and man-made.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's take a look at how contemporary art has transformed the lives of the inhabitants of Genalguacil, thanks to the unique cultural projects it has undertaken.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
From San Sebastián, a city considered by many to be among the most beautiful in the world, Fermín tells us about many of its unique features as well as its gastronomy, including the renowned "pinchos," or small portions, and a delectable specialty cake. Let's join him in the old quarter at the popular La Viña restaurant-bar to find out more.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In this second part about the famous La Viña restaurant bar in San Sebastián, Spain, manager Mikel tells us about the history of the restaurant and how their cheesecakes have become world-famous.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's accompany Fermín on a tour of some of San Sebastián's best and most famous beaches for surfing: one of the people of San Sebastián's great passions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this video on surfing in Donostia, San Sebastián, Fermín shares with us bit about the history of surfing there as well as the surfer's code of conduct.
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