You know of the Panama Canal (we already talked about it in Season 1 if you didn't), but you probably had no idea that a second canal has been in plans for a very, very long time now - one that passes through Nicaragua (that's north of Panama). But the delays haven't just been a problem of bureaucracy and budget... the canal would actually have to pass thr ... Show More
Nov 18
José Antonio Páez, The Peasant Who Became President (José Antonio Páez, El Peón Que Se Volvió Presidente)
<p>Though controversial, it would be plausible to say that Venezuela has always had controversial leaders, with some bringing glory to the nation, and others bringing sorrow and pain.</p><p><br/>In the case of José Antonio Páez, both things were simultaneously true, and this stro ... Show More
30m 18s
Nov 4
Guaraní, Paraguay's Hidden Heart (Guaraníes, El Corazón Escondido de Paraguay)
<p>There is a country in South America that is particularly "different" from its neighbors in many ways, but the most interesting is its language and culture: I'm talking about Paraguay.<br/><br/><br/>Not only is the only nation where the most-spoken language is an ... Show More
31m 6s
Jul 2025
Historia de viaje: Las calles de Cartagena ♫ 229
What happens when a trip that was supposed to be a relaxing getaway goes completely off the rails?In this episode, find out how a travel plan gone wrong led to an unexpected solo adventure in the beautiful, historic city of Cartagena, Colombia.This story starts with a desperate, ... Show More
32m 12s
Jul 2024
Building Dreams With Project Schoolhouse With Renata Aleman
<p>1.8 million. That’s how many people in Nicaragua (alone) still don't have access to clean, drinking water. 😲 In this episode, we interview Renata Aleman from Project Schoolhouse, a nonprofit that helps bring clean water and schools to remote areas in Nicaragua. </p>
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26m 17s
Sep 16
168. Trucos Para Sonar Natural En Español Colombianos. (Tricks to Sound Natural in Colombian Spanish.)
¿Sientes que tu español suena demasiado rígido o poco natural? 🤔 Aunque conoces muchas palabras y reglas gramaticales, puede que tu forma de hablar aún no fluya como la de un nativo. Pero no te preocupes, ¡tiene solución! En este episodio, descubrirás trucos para sonar más natur ... Show More
18m 1s