Archive for June, 2008

The Majesty of Iguacu Falls

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

After weaving your way through the rainforest in specially adapted vehicles you reach the river. The water seems calm enough. You carefully step into the semi-rigid rubber boat waiting on the banks, and the group takes off up river. At first you only notice the scenery: the colorful birds, the tropical vegetation, and the occasional [...]

A Family Adventure in Costa Rica

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Learning Spanish is a fun and rewarding activity, as well as a valuable asset in today’s global job market. More and more people are catching on to the idea of combining the pleasure of a vacation in a beautiful destination with the adventure of custom-tailored Spanish immersion courses on location. Another growing trend is to [...]

Off the Beaten Track

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

With a year-round tropical climate, sun and sand to the heart’s content, and the elegant cultural infusion of pre-Columbian heritage with Spanish flair, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is known as one of the most beautiful vacation spots in the world. Visitors can eat grilled seafood on the beach or dance the night away in one of [...]

Culinary Adventures: The Ecuadorian Patacón

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

You have just finished your first day of Spanish class at our Quito language school, located in the trendy La Mariscal neighborhood in the “New City”. The school was established over 20 years ago and is well-renowned; classes are small and offer intensive learning opportunities with highly educated teachers. After hanging out for a while [...]

Lima’s Cultural Jewels

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

If you have ever dreamed about studying Spanish you have probably at least considered going to Peru. The heritage of the country is so rich that it cannot help but fascinate. You may have seen photos of the gold ceremonial Moche masks or the pyramids of the Chimú, but nothing compares to having [...]