Folium: No Bones About It – Day of the Dead Is Finding New Life via WSJ

Folium: No Bones About It: Day of the Dead Is Finding New Life One of the Mexican holidays that I have heard a lot about is the Day of the Dead. I always thought that this holiday was nothing more than the Mexican version of Halloween. This article taught me what the Day of the […]

Spanish Reading Selections: Mexico City Bus Systems

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Spanish Reading Selections: Map of Merida, Mexico

… A word about reading texts in their original language: This is freaking hard! Yup. Languages can be complicated! Can’t I just use Google translate on this stuff and read it in English? I guess you could… Then why should I read this? Because reading texts like this can accelerate your language learning. So, what […]

Spanish Reading Selections: Pujol, Mexico D.F.

Spanish Reading Selections: Pujol, Mexico D.F. via http://www.pujol.com.mx/ … A word about reading texts in their original language: This is freaking hard! Yup. Languages can be complicated! Can’t I just use Google translate on this stuff and read it in English? I guess you could… Then why should I read this? Because reading texts like […]

Folium: Google expands Google Street view to Brazil and Mexican Ruins via Engadget

Folium: Google expands Google Street view to Brazil and Mexican Ruins via Engadget This isn’t the first time we’ve covered improvements to Google Street View in Folium, and I have the feeling that it definitely won’t be the last. However… I consider this a good thing. Bring on the future of travel! (Or at least […]

Spanish Vocabulary: El Cinco de Mayo

… Identify Spanish Vocabulary: The 5th of May el vocabulario español: el cinco de mayo  Words and phrases used to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate events with people all around the world. … Connect LEAF Spanish Grammar: Nouns – Basics … Study Here is a selection of vocabulary words that are used to celebrate the Fifth of May […]

Mexico City Taxis via Wikimedia Commons

Folium: Mexico City is Phasing Out the Iconic VW Taxis

Folium: Mexico City is Phasing Out the Iconic VW Taxis via USA Today As reported by USA Today earlier in March, Mexico City will be now phasing out the iconic green and white VW taxis from service starting this year! If you ever catch any of the major travel shows on The Travel Channel, Food […]

Spanish Vocabulary: Travel by Taxi

… Identify Spanish Vocabulary: Travel by Taxi el vocabulario español: viajar por taxi Travel and tourism terms are used in basic navigation scenarios. Gain the freedom to explore new places. … Connect LEAF Spanish Grammar: Nouns – Basics … Study el alto : stop sign El alto es más como una sugerencia. The stop sign is more like […]