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Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, now it’s cheaper than ever... as long as you know how to take advantage of the these travel hacks. With our tips, you’ll learn everything from how to pay as little as $10/mo on cellphone service, how to fly for free, to how to pay little to nothing on accommodations. In this episode, we explore 10 unusual ways of saving money while traveling.Links:061 - Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful Trips083 - Viaja Más por Menos | Travel More for Less112 - Usando el Transporte en México | Using Transportation in Mexico122 - Viajar Sin Pagar Renta | Traveling Rent Free124 - El Español Ecuatoriano con Kevin | Ecuadorian Spanish with KevinEarn a $200-900 Bonus With Chase Credit CardsChase Sapphire ReserveChase FreedomChase Freedom UnlimitedGet 25% Off Trusted HousesittersGet $10 Off WorldpackersEnter code SPANISHANDGO at checkoutCheck out CouchsurfingLevel 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

Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful and diverse country. During our time there, we learned a lot about what makes it special. Not only were the people warm and welcoming, but we learned quite a bit about the Ecuadorian way of speaking Spanish, including their sing-song tonality and unique slang. In this episode, we sat down with Kevin Maldonado from Free Walking Tours Cuenca to chat about Ecuadorian Spanish.Links:Get the interactive transcript of this episode for freeCheck out Free Walking Tours Cuenca's WebsiteFollow Free Walking Tours Cuenca on Instagram042 - Pura Vida con Carlota Morales | Pure Life with Carlota MoralesLevel 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

Perhaps the most important rite of passage for women in Latin American countries is the Quinceañera. The time when a “girl becomes a woman” at the tender age of… 15. In this episode, we talk about where the tradition comes from, and whether they should bump the age back a few years.Links:121 - Palabras del Español que no Existen en Inglés Parte 2 | Words in Spanish That Don’t Exist in English Part 2018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know17 Años - Los Angeles Azules (Letra)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

When we tell people we travel around the world full-time, they often assumed we’re loaded. But travel doesn’t need to be expensive. In fact, it can be even cheaper than living in one spot if you do it right. House sitting has been a major resource for us when it comes to visiting new countries. Not only has it allowed us to get to visit exotic countries around Latin America, it has also saved us thousands of dollars. In this episode, we share how you can do the same.Links:Get 25% Off Trusted Housesitters057 - Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less058 - Nómadas Digitales | Digital Nomads061 - Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful Trips083 - Viaja Más por Menos | Travel More for LessLevel 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

We love taking a deeper look at differences in language, whether it’s comparing the accents of two different countries, or the words that one language has that another does not. In this episode, we take another look at some words that exist in Spanish that don’t have an exact single-word translation in English. Links:117 - Palabras del Español que no Existen en Inglés Parte 1 | Words in Spanish That Don’t Exist in English Part 1088 - Pesadillas de Airbnb Parte 1 | Airbnb Nightmares Part 1Piñata Song (YouTube)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

Learning a language is more than just studying textbooks and grammar rules. At some point, you have to get out there and practice! Fred is a friend and student of ours who embodies this idea. He’s not afraid to get our of his comfort zone and practice his Spanish all over the world. And he’s done just that with us on our immersion retreats as well as with other Spanish schools in several different countries. Learn about his journey learning Spanish, the techniques he has used, and his mission to find the perfect place to retire in this special episode.Links:Spanish Immersion RetreatsNate and Andrea of Spanishland SchoolRosetta StoneRadio Ambulante (Podcast)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

Before we arrived in Cuenca, Ecuador, we didn’t really know what to expect. We had heard that it was a fairly popular expat destination, but that was about it. We weren’t expecting the beautiful rivers, clean walkways, excellent public transit, and variety of restaurants. It’s safe to say that this city is worth a visit, and for us, maybe even a place to live in the future. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite things about Cuenca, Ecuador.Links:080 - La Ciudad Más Bonita de México con Laura Barrón | The Most Beautiful City in Mexico with Laura Barron114 - Sobre Ecuador | About EcuadorLevel 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

Mexican street food comes in many shapes, sizes, and degrees of spiciness. Sure, a lot of it has a corn base, a guiso, and salsa, but there’s much more to it than that. In this episode, we talk about some of the most popular Mexican street food - some of which may surprise you.Links:084 - Los Mejores Tacos del Mundo | The Best Tacos in the World043 - Tamales: Su Origen e Importancia | Tamales: Their Origin and ImportanceCandelaria in Oaxaca: Authentic Mexican Tamales Fresh From the Market (Video)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

One of the most beautiful things about learning a different language is discovering new words that don’t have an easy translation into English. Sometimes, one word in Spanish can translate into three or four words in our mother-tongue. In this episode, we’re sharing part one of some of of our favorite words in Spanish that don’t exist in English.Links: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

Listening to real Spanish conversations is really one of the best ways to learn the language. That’s why we were thrilled to meet Alba and Joel, hosts of the podcast Conversations in Spanish and Other Languages. In this episode, we talked to Alba, who is from Spain, about working and teaching online, as well as learning and working through cultural and linguistic challenges. At the end of the interview, we share one of their podcast episodes about Alba’s breakfast routine in Spanish. We know you’ll enjoy it, so stick around until the end!Links:Conversations in Spanish & Other Languages PodcastApple Podcast App (iPhone, iPod, iPad)SpotifyHelp Me Learn Spanish PodcastMini Stories to Learn Spanish PodcastThe Only italki Spanish Review You NeedGet $10 Off italkiCheck out Alba’s profile on italkiCheck out Alba’s profile on VerblingVisit “El español de Alba” YouTube ChannelLevel 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