martes, 24 de septiembre de 2013

5 things to know on your first time going to Colombia

People of hispanic countries have been characterized for provide the best care to tourists visiting their land. Since you arrive, you can feel the kindness and efforts of locals to make you feel at home. In Colombia, for example, it is not surprising when you visit cities like Cartagena, Santa Marta, and other coastal towns, someone take your bags without asking and walk to a nearby hotel, !Do not panic! these people carry your bags for you to where you need it, you may also be located in a hotel that suits your needs, as they are native people who know all the "metederos" of the city.

¿Do you find it funny? there are 5 interesting facts about how is and how it feels to get to Colombia for the firs time.



  • When you go on the plane to Colombia, and you check the airline magazine, you can find additional information about the destination you are heading, also recommendations of amazing places for you to expand your trip.

  • Depending on where you arrive, and where you came from, you´ll feel a complete weather change, which is something that characterized Colombia, to have diversity of climates throughout the country.

  • Once off the plane, you probably will listen cheerful and lively music in some shop commercial establishment, yo have to know: you´re in Colombia.

  • Are you lost? don´t know where to go? !Don´t worry! ask the firs person you see, this person will make all the effort to answer your questions. In Colombia the people are very friendly and always willing to help.

  • It´s important to ask for tourist attractions recommended by local people, probably are not included in your travel guide and you can be losing the opportunity to learn more in depth about the Colombian culture. For example, if your interest is to try local food, you shouldn´t go to the finest restaurant, or the one which is expensive, you´ll find the real flavor asking to native people where to eat a delicious dish.

I think you´re ready to begin a hispanic country trip. The thing you cannot forget is that local people is too kind, don´t be afraid about that, enjoy it and let them make you feel like you´re at home, they will be pleased.

lunes, 23 de septiembre de 2013

10 spanish language songs you have to listen

There are a lot of cultural world in hispanic countries. from gastronomy to languages, the culture is always there, making part of the people. Music is an important item of this cultural expressions, who identify how a specific population live and what are their manners and popular activities. We want to share with you 10 greatest hits of hispanic music. ! Hope you enjoy it !

1. Andrés Calamaro – No se puede vivir del amor 


2. Juanes – La camisa negra 


3. Julieta Vanegas – Me voy


4. Enrique Iglesias – Nunca te olvidaré


5. La oreja de Van Gogh – Rosas


6. Vicente Fernandez – Acá entre nos


7. Maná – Labios compartidos



8. La ley – Mentira


9. Carlos Vives – Bailar contigo


10. Mago de Oz – Molinos de viento


To listen these songs is a good idea to improve your listening skills and check out how spanish language is spoken by native artist.