All Dogs Go To The Suburbs
When I studied abroad in Mendoza, Argentina in 2006, the city was swarming with dogs. Every size, breed and color could be found wandering the streets. I quickly learned that families had simply kicked their pets out and left them to fend for themselves. This broke my heart, but I tried my best to remember that I was 8.000 miles from home and could do nothing for them. Continue reading
Polar Bear Fed Up With Paparazzi
An embarrassed Polar Bear in the Guadalajara, Mexico Zoo Continue reading
Things Your Teachers Didn’t Tell You
You may or may not know this, but Emily and I are both ex-teachers. We both appreciate our time we spent as teachers and no one is saying we wouldn't do it again. However, we're still going to break teacher code and tell you a few things teachers normally don't tell you. Continue reading
How to Hit on Someone in Spanish
If you're traveling to a Spanish-speaking country and looking for love, these phrases will help you land that hot guy or girl you see at the bar. Keep this list in your back pocket in case of sudden unexpected hotness. If you know of any other phrases one might use as a pick up line, feel free to add it in the comment section! Continue reading
Unfortunate Bar Mishaps that End in Violence
Men in Argentina are pushy. Machismo, which is basically the belief that men are the power holders, still reigns supreme in this country. It’s pretty hard to walk to the bus stop without being catcalled a couple of times. However, it’s not like the US. These men are not (always) being disgusting pigs, they’re just being Argentines. Continue reading
10 Confusing Spanish Idioms
Sometimes you know the words but you just can't get the meaning right. One of the toughest things about trying to relate to locals is understanding their slang. I already taught you some dirty words, but here are some idioms that you might run into that could confuse you. Continue reading
