Category: Latin America

30 Differences Between Colombian Spanish and European Spanish

On By McKennaIn Latin America, spainLeave a comment

When I first arrived in Spain, people told me that when I spoke Spanish, I sounded very Latin American.

I thought it was a very interesting comment. I’d lived in Villavicencio, Colombia for over three years. But by the time I arrived in Madrid, I hadn’t visited Colombia in nearly two years. I thought that, by that time, I’d lost my Colombian accent.

But they didn’t tell me that I sounded Latin American because of my accent. It was because of the words I was using.

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8 Incredible Places in Colombia That Redefined How I Travel

On By McKennaIn Latin America2 Comments

Do you know the biggest mistake that first-time travelers make?

No, it’s not overpacking.

No, it’s not getting ripped off.

And surprisingly, it’s not forgetting to pack imodium for that delicious and questionably cheap street food, because let’s be honest, the consequences are totally worth it after a night of bar-hopping and drinking overpriced cocktails at the discoteca.

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned While Traveling the World Alone

On By McKennaIn Latin America, travel reflections4 Comments

8 years ago, I was sitting in a hostel, eating dinner and drinking wine with strangers from the U.K. and South Africa.

That dinner changed my life.

It was our last night in Mendoza, Argentina. My friends were talking with a few girls from the U.K., who were taking a gap year at 19, just because. They dropped names of big cities and famous landmarks like it was nothing. Continue reading “5 Lessons I’ve Learned While Traveling the World Alone” →

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Villavicencio, Colombia

On By McKennaIn Latin AmericaLeave a comment

Imagine this: You’ve been told you’re going to move to a small city in a foreign country. You have a week to pack your things, and say goodbye to your old life.

Google is no help. There’s very little information about this city online.

You also have no idea how to pronounce its name.

One more thing? You’re going alone. Continue reading “10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Villavicencio, Colombia” →