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Mexico SIM Cards: The Best Options For Travelers
Explore the best SIM card options for your trip to Mexico, including Telcel, Movistar, AT&T Mexico, and Bait. Our guide…
How to Defend Your Consumer Rights in Mexico With PROFECO
Understanding Your Rights and Reporting Issues to PROFECO in Mexico When living in or visiting Mexico, knowing your consumer rights…
How to Apply for Mexican Residency Fast
I received my Temporary Mexican Residency in less than four hours, and if you have family ties or are married…
Argentina’s Currency: Everything You Need to Know About the Argentine Peso
When planning a trip to the captivating land of Argentina, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the local currency, the…
The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Mexico
Tipping in Mexico can be confusing, but we’ll break in down for you in this video. From all-inclusive resorts to…
The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Pros, Cons, and Staying Safe
Explore the digital nomad lifestyle with May and Jim as they share their personal experiences and insights. Learn about the…
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10 Spanish “Defense Phrases” Every Traveler Should Know (So You Don’t Get Taken Advantage Of)
Picture this… You’re walking through a busy tourist market in Mexico. You see some cool hand-painted mugs, ask the price……
Three Tiny Spanish Phrases That Instantly Make You Sound More Natural
Have you ever been asked a simple question in Spanish—“Why were you late?”—and suddenly your brain freezes? You know what…
How to Order Tacos in Spanish Like a Local (in Mexico!)
If you’ve ever stood nervously at a taco stand in Mexico wondering “How do I order without sounding like a…
The Top 10 Slang Words and Expressions You Need to Know Before Visiting Argentina
Planning a trip to Argentina? Get ready for an adventure that goes beyond stunning landscapes and tango rhythms. This popular…
Different Ways to Say Dog in Spanish
Discover the various ways to say “dog” in Spanish and explore regional variations in this post. From the common noun…
Understanding Puerto Rican Spanish
If you’ve ever been confused about the differences among dialects within the Spanish speaking world, you’re not alone. Today, we’re…
Podcast Resources
10 Ways to Say “Die” in Mexico (and When NOT to Use Them)
Jim and May explore ten ways to talk about death in Mexico, from morir and fallecer to colgar los tenis…
A Chat With My Barber in Mexico
Join Jim and his barber Pedro in Cholula, Puebla, for a haircut, a beard trim, and a natural conversation in…
Why Can You Understand Spanish but Not Speak It?
Ever wonder why you can understand Spanish perfectly but freeze when it’s your turn to speak? In this episode, we…
What to Say When You Don’t Understand a Native Speaker
Have you ever answered someone in Spanish, only to realize they said something completely different from what you thought? In…
Our First Impressions of El Salvador
We share our first impressions of El Salvador as we explore the country with Santi and May’s mom. From surprisingly…
Analyzing My Spanish After 16 Years
After 16 years of learning Spanish, I decided to take a closer look at how far I’ve come—and the mistakes…