Merry Mingling: Your International Guide to Party Etiquette
Before you get out there and start mingling merrily, it pays to know a little cultural etiquette. Our international guide to party protocol will help you raise a...
Read moreMerry Mingling: Your International Guide to Holiday Gifting
When you’re popping into a holiday party, it’s considerate to bring a gift for the host or hostess. Many people choose flowers since they’re a beautiful and gracious...
Read moreMerry Mingling: How to Write Holiday Cards
Thoughtfulness and a little cultural sensitivity translate well in any language. We may have different names for Santa Claus or Father Christmas, but the reason for our joy...
Read moreDía de Muertos—A Mexican Tradition Celebrating Life
https://youtu.be/Xrq3Eb6G_sA A Día de Muertos celebration in Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara. You’ll find tradition running deep throughout Mexico and one of the biggest is Día de Muertos....
Read moreWhat’s Up With The Upside Down Question Mark?
Inverted punctuation such as upside-down question marks or exclamation points are found in the languages of Spain and Latin American Spanish. This punctuation marks the beginning of interrogative...
Read moreSolo Travelers Talking: Part 3 of 4
We caught up with Michelle Luong, an extreme solo-traveler who’s moved over 20 times, setting up shop in 10+ countries, four of them in Latin America. She works...
Read moreSpeaking of Spanish: How to be More Conversational
Learning Spanish? Being conversational is more than the perfunctory ¿cómo estás?, but instead involves using everyday phrases throughout your chats. Earn approving nods when you’re in Mexico City...
Read moreSpeaking of Spanish: Tacos in Mexico
If a pang of hunger strikes in Mexico City, a quick taco is the ideal fix to hold you over before that fancy dinner reservation. Mosey to a...
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