The Language Traveler
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Spanish Conversation Meetup: Sept 19
We’re getting together in person! Join us at Abogados Café in Saint Paul, MN on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00-11:00 AM for a coffee or a sweet treat and casual conversation in Spanish. 🙂 This is low-pressure conversation practice, and all Spanish levels are welcome. We’ll have some simple, optional questions to get us talking.…
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Visual Recap: Medellín, Guatapé, & Cartagena, Colombia 2026
We’re back from Colombia! What an amazing trip. We started the week in Medellín: city of eternal spring, nestled in the Andres Mountains. We walked around the city, visited Comuna 13, rode the cable cars, visited a coffee farm, and tasted fresh Colombian coffee. We climbed the Piedra del Peñol and wandered the streets in…
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Good news: another Oaxaca 2026 group is open! ✈️🇲🇽
Waitlisted for the first group? You’re in luck.. we opened another! Now 3 spots left: OAXACA CITY, MÉXICO in OCTOBER 2026 October 11-17, 2026 Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and history of Oaxaca, México. Oaxaca City is known for its cuisine, including several types of mole, the markets and street food, mezcal, art galleries, rich cultural…
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Packing List: Medellín & Cartagena, Colombia
Only 9 days until our Colombia trip! Here’s a suggested packing list to get you started — Medellín: is known as the “city of eternal spring.” Mild to hot temps during the day, but always a chance of rain. Keep a light rain jacket or small umbrella with you for occasional downpours. The city is…
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Currency Talk: Do you Know your Numbers?
Numbers may feel boring to learn, but they are ESSENTIAL! You’ll need them to understand the time, prices, currency exchange, how long the tour lasts, etc. There’s no way around it: you’ll need to understand numbers during a language immersion experience. If you’re traveling with me to Mexico or Colombia, check out current estimated exchange…
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Descubre la Comida Oaxaqueña
Durante nuestro programa de inmersión en Oaxaca de Juárez, tendrás la oportunidad de explorar los mercados y probar los sabores oaxaqueños. Visitaremos estos dos mercados: Mercado 20 de Noviembre y Mercado Benito Juárez. ¿No sabes qué pedir o qué tipo de comida quieres probar? Mira los siguientes videos para aprender sobre la comida y practicar…
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Learn Colombian Slang 🗣️🇨🇴
Si vas a viajar conmigo a Colombia este verano, escucha los videos y déjame saber en los comentarios qué palabra o expresión vas a recordar para nuestro viaje. 🙂
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Medellín: la Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera
Si vas a participar en un programa de inmersión, es importante prepararte para la experiencia de antemano. Parte de esa preparación es aprender sobre los sitios que vas a visitar durante el viaje. Ya que todos nuestros tours serán en español, si aprendes sobre la historia y la cultura de un lugar antes de llegar,…
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2 Spots Left! Ready for Oaxaca This Year? ✈️🇲🇽
Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and history of Oaxaca, México. Oaxaca City is known for its cuisine, including several types of mole, the markets and street food, mezcal, art galleries, rich cultural heritage, colorful streets, and its Día de Muertos celebrations. This program is designed for adult Spanish language learners. Receive language support from your program leader throughout…
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4 Days Left: Save $100 on Colombia 🇨🇴
Wondering what the itinerary includes? Here’s what our time in Colombia looks like: If you’re planning on registering for this Spanish Immersion + Adventure Travel itinerary, you can save $100 on the Colombia immersion program when you register by March 31. Program travel dates are August 1-9, 2026. This experience is designed for Spanish learners…