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Piñatas are without a doubt one of Mexico’s most well known traditions. They are present in many of the most common celebrations in the country like birthdays, posadas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and even baptisms and baby showers.Although most people in the world immediately associate piñatas with Mexico, they likely came from a rather unexpected place. Find out more in this episode.Links:018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico036 - Las Posadas Navideñas Mexicanas | Mexican Christmas Parties037 - Diferencias Navideñas entre México y EEUU | Christmas Differences Between Mexico and the US084 - Los Mejores Tacos del Mundo | The Best Tacos in the WorldLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Platforms such as Airbnb have revolutionized travel, making it more affordable than ever to stay awhile in exotic locations around the world. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you could end up staying at a dump with cockroaches and bed bugs. Believe us. We’ve stayed at dozens of Airbnbs, and our first experience turned out to be one of our worst experiences.Links:007 - COVID-19 y el Futuro del Turismo | COVID-19 and the Future of Travel047 - Viajando Durante la Pandemia | Traveling During the Pandemic057 - Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less058 - Nómadas Digitales | Digital Nomads061 - Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful Trips071 - 5 Estafas de Viajes Más Comunes | 5 Most Common Travel Scams083 - Viaja Más por Menos | Travel More for LessExperience: Michoacan and Day of the DeadAirbnbHell.comSend us an emailLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Is the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person as the Virgin Mary? This is a question that I’ve had for years, but it wasn’t until May and I sat down to record this episode of the podcast that it all made sense. Religion plays such an important role in Mexican culture, so even if you’re not Catholic or even religious for that matter, it’s helpful to understand the significance of this important Mexican figure: La Virgin de Guadalupe.Links:039 - Día de Reyes | Three Kings' Day060 - El Santo de los Narcos | The Saint of NarcosLa Guadalupana SongLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Swearing. Cursing. Slang. These are common elements of language that don’t get a lot of attention in academia for being “improper,” “overly casual,” or just plain old rude. But this is the type of language you’ll likely encounter on the streets, in movies, and on social media. While you don’t need to use these words to be fluent in Spanish, it’s certainly still useful to know what they mean. Vulgar as it may be, this is the way many people speak, so we’d be doing you a disservice to not explain at least some Mexican groserias. So in this episode, we sit down with Diego and Efraín from Mextalki to dive in to their favorite subject: Las groserias mexicanas.Links:Mextalki Podcast WebsiteMextalki YouTube ChannelMextalki Facebook Page032 - Los Orígenes de la Palabra Gringo | The Origins of the Word GringoWords and Phrases Chilangos Say Slang in Mexico CityLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

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Learning a new language can be intimidating. The journey is full of twists and turns. Some days you feel like you’re making progress, and others feel like you’ve forgotten everything you’ve been studying. I’ve been there. I’ve never considered myself a “language guy,” but through hard work and persistence, I became fluent in Spanish.In this episode we go over a brief history of how I learned Spanish, but more importantly we talk about what I would do differently if I were starting from scratch. This is what I wish someone had told me when I was first getting started.Links:001 - El Inicio de Todo | The Beginning of Everything006 - ¿Puedes Aprender Español Sin Estudiar Gramatica? | Can You Learn Spanish Without Studying Grammar?How I Learned Spanish as an Adult: How to Learn Spanish FastThe Best Spanish Book for Beginners? [A Review of Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish]BaseLang: An Honest ReviewSign up for BaseLangThe Only italki Spanish Review You NeedSign up for italkiPimsleur Spanish: An Honest ReviewSign up for PimsleurThe Lingoda Sprint: An Honest ReviewSign up for LingodaAnki - Flashcards to Learn SpanishSpanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Tacos: The definitive Mexican food. And we’re not talking about the hard-shell with shredded cheese variety. We’re talking about the authentic Mexican soft tortilla with all the fixings kind. But where do they come from? What are the most popular ones? How much does a typical taco cost in Mexico? Which ones are our favorites? Find all that out and more in this episode.Links:013 - La Comida Mexicana | Mexican Food017 - El Origen de la Comida Tex Mex | The Origin of Tex Mex FoodSpanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it’s possible to travel for $50 a day or less in most countries. May and I regularly travel around Mexico for as little as $40 a day. How is this possible? Over the years we’ve discovered a number of resources and methods for lowering our costs while maximizing our experiences around the world. In this episode, we share four of our best tips for traveling on a budget.Links:057 - Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less061 - Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful TripsWorldpackersTrustedHousesitters“How to Travel the World on $50 a Day” by Matt Kepnes (Nomadic Matt)How I Earned Over $2200 for Travel in Less Than Two HoursThe Ultimate Guide to Travel Banking [How to Get the Best Exchange Rate and More]The Points GuyNerdWalletLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Who knew bread could have such a colorful and creepy history? In this episode we talk about pan de muerto or “bread of the dead.” Where does it come from? What does it mean? Where can I get the chocolate filled kind? We answer all these questions and more.Links:028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know029 - Calaveritas de Azúcar: Origen y Tradición | Sugar Skulls: Origin and TraditionWhat is Day of the Dead?Experience: Michoacan and Day of the DeadLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Have you heard about the Llorona (The Weeping Lady)? Legend has it that if you listen carefully, you might just hear her crying in the distance for her deceased children. Latin American culture is full of stories that are passed down from generation to generation. All of these tales were new to me when I first visited Mexico, and if you’re a believer, some are enough to make your hair stand on end. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some of the most popular legends in Mexico and Latin America.Links:028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know029 - Calaveritas de Azúcar: Origen y Tradición | Sugar Skulls: Origin and TraditionDay of the Dead in Michoacan [Morelia, Patzcuaro, Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan]“La Llorona” by Angela Aguilar (YouTube Video)The Curse of La Llorona (Movie)Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show