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Choques culturales en las calles de México - Culture Shocks in the Streets of Mexico Jun 29, 2021

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In this episode, we take a look at some of the culture shocks of experiencing Mexico as a foreigner when it comes to observing life from the streets. Learn about topes, pedestrian right of way, J-walking, and much more.

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Mi camino a la ciudadanía de EEUU parte II - My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part II Jun 22, 2021

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In this episode, May and I pick up where we left off in talking about May’s journey towards becoming a US citizen. After years of going through the various stages of immigration, this episode details the conclusion of an eight-year process. So, how long does it really take to become a US citizen? Listen to find out that and much more.

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Ep. 055 - Road to American Citizenship Part 1
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Mercados y tianguis mexicanos - Mexican Markets and Tianguis Jun 15, 2021

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Maybe you don’t think of local markets as places full of culture and history, but Jim and May are here to change your mind.

This week, they chat about the definitions and differences between Mexican “mercados” and “tianguis,” which basically are two common types of markets.
You can learn a ton from the local farmers and artisans. Check out the episode to discover more!
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Cómo planear viajes significativos - How to Plan Meaningful Trips Jun 08, 2021

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Jim and May, who have travel down to a science, share their tips and advice with others who might need a little help planning a big trip!
Sure, we all can agree that the first step is to decide where you want to go, but when do I buy flights? Where do I stay and how do I know what activities to do? And how can I do all this on a budget?
Get the most out of your trip with a little planning! Create beautiful memories that you’ll never forget. Check out the episode for more details.
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Worldpackers
Mexican Immersion Retreats with Spanish and Go!
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El santo de los narcos - The Saint of Narcos May 31, 2021

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This week Jim and May cover an interesting topic, Jesús Malverde, better known as a saint of the narcos, or drug traffickers in Mexico.
Malverde, who many people pray to, is not in fact recognized by the Catholic Church like most saints, but a saint that people come to in a time of need for not necessarily “pious” matters. It’s grown to be a cultural thing.
Check out the episode to learn more about Malverde and the story of his supposed assassination.
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Ep. 023 - Mexico’s Independence
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La habilidad más importante para hablar español - The Most Important Ability for Speaking Spanish May 25, 2021

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Ok, so you’re having a conversation in your target language. What's the most necessary component of conversation?

Having an extensive vocabulary? Understanding how grammar works? Perfect pronunciation? Or maybe….comprehension!
Jim and May agree that comprehension is what’s most important because if you don’t understand what someone is asking you, you can’t even begin to reply!
This week they go over a bunch of ways to improve comprehension.

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How to Say I Don’t Understand in Spanish Video
Ep. 020 - Filler Words in Spanish
Try Pimsleur to improve your Spanish!
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Nómadas digitales - Digital Nomads May 18, 2021

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Although some of us are with the times and know that being a digital nomad is completely possible, picking up your living and traveling the world - all while making money on your time, a lot of people don’t have a clue where to start!

This episode is for you guys! Jim and May not only break down how they became digital nomads, but they list over 14 very specific ways to make money while living abroad.
The age of the Digital Nomads is here.
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057 - A Better Life for Less Money
Matt the Expert Vagabond Website
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Una vida mejor por menos dinero - A Better Life for Less Money May 11, 2021

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Most of the time, we think of people moving to the US to see their “American Dream” fulfilled.

But more and more, people are leaving places like the US and Canada for countries with a lower cost of living. Like Mexico!
We figure that if you’re learning a new language then you probably have double the interest in a potential move. Check out the episode to hear all the details!

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International Living
Numbeo: Cost of Living
A Better Life for Half the Price by Tim Leffel
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
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Cinco de Mayo May 04, 2021

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Cinco de Mayo is upon us yet again. Do you have plans with your friends to celebrate at your favorite Mexican restaurant with mountains of tacos? Or possibly at home with lots of margaritas and maybe a sombrero or two?
May 5th commemorates the Mexican victory over the French in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla.

Jim and May give us the run-down on the history behind Cinco de Mayo. If you think it’s all about Mexican Independence Day, you’d be wrong, so check out the episode to find out more!
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Mi camino hacia la ciudadanía de EEUU parte I - My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part I Apr 27, 2021

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This week Jim and May take on a topic that isn’t discussed enough - the long, stressful road to American citizenship!

Join them as they reveal the beginning half of their journey, from May, getting tourist visas and eventually her green card in 2013, to just a few weeks ago when they finally sent in the paperwork to apply for full citizenship.
Find out why Ciudad Juarez is so important to this particular process, and who had to sign papers for May to represent her as a potential caretaker in case of financial emergencies.

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063 - Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2
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