Travel

  • Making Friends in the Spanish-Speaking World

    In this episode, we explore the art of making friends in Spanish-speaking countries. Join us as we reveal the secret to unlocking the full cultural immersion experience and discover why connecting with locals is crucial when living or traveling in these vibrant destinations.

  • Advantages and Disadvantages of the Nomad Life

    Are you intrigued by the idea of being a digital nomad? In this episode, we explore the exhilarating yet challenging lifestyle of working remotely while traveling the world. Join us as we delve into the advantages and disadvantages of the digital nomad experience.

  • Exploring the Rich Culture of Costa Rican Coffee with Mi Cafecito

    Discover Costa Rican coffee culture in this episode of Learn Spanish and Go. Verónica Cubillo discusses Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour, a rural tourism initiative that offers an immersive coffee-making experience. Learn about the cooperative behind the project and how they promote community tourism.

  • About Costa Rica

    Costa Rica is a tropical paradise located between the Caribbean and Pacific oceans. From its white sand beaches to its lush rainforests, Costa Rica has something for everyone. In this episode of the podcast, we explore what makes Costa Rica such an incredible destination.

  • Languages and Identity with Jo Franco

    Jo Franco is an entrepreneur, traveler, and polyglot. She’s a first-generation immigrant from Brazil who has carved out a name for herself in travel, self-care, and language spaces. In this episode, she shares her story of how she has used language to create cultural bridges. Through this episode, you’ll gain insight into the individual experiences of first-generation immigrants, as well as tips for using language learning for personal growth.

  • Airbnb Nightmares Part 2

    Airbnb can be a breath of fresh air from hotels or an absolute nightmare. We should know. We’ve stayed in over sixty of them. In this episode, we share our worst experience with Airbnb yet. It’s a harrowing tale about a filthy house, an out-of-state landlord, and two vengeful admins. This is an experience no one should ever have to go through.

  • How Ecuador Impacted Us

    Ecuador really surprised us. It’s a country that seems to have a little bit of everything. Unique flora and fauna, food, culture, and history. It also has something else that most other countries do not… the equator! In this episode, we take a deeper dive into what really stood out to us about this incredible country.

  • 10 Unusual Ways of Saving Money While Traveling

    Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, now it’s cheaper than ever… as long as you know how to take advantage of the these travel hacks. With our tips, you’ll learn everything from how to pay as little as $10/mo on cellphone service, how to fly for free, to how to pay little to nothing on accommodations. In this episode, we explore 10 unusual ways of saving money while traveling.

  • Traveling Rent Free

    When we tell people we travel around the world full-time, they often assumed we’re loaded. But travel doesn’t need to be expensive. In fact, it can be even cheaper than living in one spot if you do it right. House sitting has been a major resource for us when it comes to visiting new countries. Not only has it allowed us to get to visit exotic countries around Latin America, it has also saved us thousands of dollars. In this episode, we share how you can do the same.