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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 or exclamatory sentences or clauses and is mirrored at the end with…
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 as a brand manager; schlepping her laptop from the jungle to the city to the beach and back again. She admittedly loves change, which is a good thing in the hustle and bustle of her current homebase, Mexico City.
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 with these tried-and-true expressions: ¿Qué onda? In U.S. English, “what’s up?” is…
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 shop or stand, then follow these tips for munching on a tortilla-wrapped…
If you’re learning Spanish, sometimes you’re only taught the proper words. Let’s change that—here are some key phrases you can use when out and about in Mexico: Chido for cool. It doesn’t get more Mexican than chido. If you’re in…
After spending a year improving my Spanish speaking skills with Rosetta Stone’s app, it was fun to take the leap and explore three different Spanish-speaking countries. I took my language learning process to a whole new level by traveling through…
When it comes to welcoming in the new year, the possibilities are endless. Below, find a celebration cheat sheet full of phrases and traditions from around the globe so you can say Happy New Year in 20 languages. Burn effigies…
Ciudad de México I was born in Spain but raised in Miami, so I’ve always felt equal parts Spanish and Latina. I often felt I couldn’t distinguish which parts of my life and language came from which continent. On the…
I’ve been filming and traveling for a little over three years and I always felt like not knowing the language was a barrier between really feeling like an insider. I partnered with Rosetta Stone in 2016, where I went around…
As a filmmaker and storyteller, when planning my travels in search of stories I always seek out destinations with rich color and culture. I set my lens on exploring the less-traveled city of Mérida in the Yucatán for this very…
From introductions to ordering meals, there is no shortage of common sayings to use when you are traveling. I found Phrasebook extremely helpful while I was practicing my Spanish before going on my trip to Mérida and also on the…
Exploring rugged to refined, filmmaker and digital storyteller Kristen Kellogg has designed her life for one on the road. In this new series with Rosetta Stone, she shares what happens when she gets lost with locals. @BorderFreeTravelsOne integral element I…