In this episode of his series on Andean music, Michael shares with us some interesting facts about the guitar's origins and evolution.

Ana Carolina tells us about some typical symbols of Christmas in her home country of Ecuador, where, in spite of its tropical location, it's quite common to see depictions of snow!

Claudia teaches us to prepare some delicious dishes from Otavalo, Ecuador's Kawsaymi culture.

Our hostess, Claudia, explains the Kawsaymi family project in Otavalo, Ecuador, which seeks to preserve and share this people's rich traditions with a focus on its scrumptious cuisine.

Let's get to know Gato Amantu Cabascango Garzon, a world-renowned violin maker who resides in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Kowy from Ecuador sings his song, "Ella" [She] for Yabla, accompanied by his guitar. Have fun listening!

From her home in Ecuador, Melyna tells us a bit about the history and benefits of pole dancing— and demonstrates a few moves!

How should we deal with debts? Which expenses should take priority? What financial adjustments can be made? Let's hear some good advice from Maria Fernanda regarding how to better manage our finances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Melyna from Ecuador teaches us about the history of the avocado and its countless benefits.

Ana Carolina shares with us three simple experiments to perform at home to teach our kids how germs are transmitted and how to fight them.

Let's learn how to easily make a turban at home to go with any type of clothing. All we need is a piece of cloth that we no longer use, and Maria Fernanda will show us the rest!

Let's get to know baker, Humberto Velasquez, who tells us about his small, family-operated breadmaking business in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Would you like to have porcelain skin like many actors and actresses? Maria Fernanda knows a lot of beauty tricks and shares with us how to make a special, homemade facial mask from household ingredients.

Accompanied by his impressive violin playing, Michael shares with us the use of this instrument during various Andean festivities as well as its origin and evolution since the times of the Spanish conquest.

Let's travel to Quito, Ecuador with Cristina to visit El Panecillo, a famous hill and wonderful natural viewpoint guarded by the world's only winged virgin.