Getting a Tattoo in Puerto Rico
In case you didn’t know this, I’m addicted to tattoos. Most tattoo-lovers are pretty loyal to a single tattoo artist, but since I am so often on the move, I don’t always have the luxury. So, when I got a chance to get a tattoo in Puerto Rico, I was all about it.
When it comes to tattoos, I’ve had… Continue reading
Alcapurria in Puerto Rico
I’d say at least 50% of my time in Puerto Rico was spent eating. I met almost every single person in Pedro’s family, and every single one of them wanted to feed me. Clearly, this is my kind of country/family. One of my favorite dishes that a family member served me was an alcapurria.
So What’s an… Continue reading
Puerto Rican Spanish: Grammatically Correct, Yet Oh-So-Wrong
If you study Spanish long enough, you will get exposed to Spanish from countries all around the world. I remember taking a high-level Spanish literature class in college with several native speakers. There were students from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Argentina, Perú, Spain, and Ecuador. Every time we got into a heated argument about how to properly translate a phrase,… Continue reading
Fast Food While Traveling: Is it ever acceptable?
I’m pretty anti-fast food no matter where I am. I am lucky enough not to list fast food as one of my personal vices. Honestly, the budget-priced “food” does not really tempt me. However, I know there is the argument that sometimes, when traveling, fast food from back home is just the thing you need to cure your homesickness. Well,… Continue reading
Old San Juan in Photos
My trip to Puerto Rico flew by in a flash of road trips, weekends in the mountains, and get-togethers with Pedro’s family. I did, however, manage to squeeze in an afternoon stroll through Old San Juan on my last day. I could have walked those streets for hours. I was in love with all the super narrow, colorful streets,… Continue reading
What is a Pincho?
What is a pincho? Pincho is yet another Puerto Rican term that can be very confusing for anyone who has learned Spanish elsewhere. You see, in Peruvian Spanish, pincho refers to a man’s penis (in a not-so-classy way). While the similiar term, pinche is basically an all-purpose curse word in Mexico. So, for obvious reasons, I was expected… Continue reading
