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How long does it take to learn a language?

by Kimberly on 9/15/2011

How long does it take to learn Spanish? How long do I need to stay to become fluent? These are questions we often hear when people are trying to figure out how much time they should spend abroad.My first answer would… more »

The 10 most sensual languages in the world

by Kimberly on 8/26/2011

Without a doubt there are some accents that are known to be sexier than others. Most likely, you have an idea of those that you most like. CNNGo International decided to do a survey on Facebook to ask people what… more »

Third Time Lucky for Madrid's Olympic Dream?

by Matthew Leake on 7/26/2011 4:04:42 PM

Last week the Mayor of Madrid, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón confirmed that the city will bid to host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020. This is the third consecutive time the city has been a candidate to… more »

First National Spanish Spelling Bee Held in USA.

by Chloe Bustin on 7/12/2011 3:51:06 PM

The first ever national Spanish Spelling Bee was held over the weekend, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The implementation of a national competition in Spanish is, for many, recognition of the multilingual character of the… more »

Acapulco plans to create a sexy police squad to boost tourism

by Kimberly on 6/29/2011 3:33:00 PM

The Public Security Minister of the Mexican state of Guerrero, Ramón Almonte Borja, has announced plans to help restore tourism to Acapulco’s beach resorts.They will hire a police force of beautiful women;… more »

Rabbi Pleased with Spain's Progress in Jewish Relations

by Kimberly on 6/8/2011

In 1492 a document was signed in the Alhambra Palace of Granada, Spain that expelled the Jews from Spain.Five centuries later, Jewish-Spanish relations are reestablishing themselves. This week, the Sephardic chief… more »

Latin American Art in London PINTA Festival

by Kimberly on 6/6/2011

Image credit: Luis Gonzalez Palma, Scena / Escena, 2011 - Blanca Berlin Galeria, Madrid Art produced in Latin America is of growing interest among collectors, foundations, galleries and museums.  This interest is being… more »

Fiesta Quinceañera - Birthday Celebrations in Latin America

by Lindsay Cook on 5/18/2011 12:03:22 PM

I recently saw some photos of an Argentinean friend’s 15th birthday party. Although her family isn’t really rich she was wearing dress which was very formal and similar to one that a princess would wear!… more »

Shakira, Schools, Solidarity and the Bare Feet Foundation

by Kimberly on 4/13/2011

Isabel Cristina Mebarak, a.k.a Shakira, doesn’t miss a detail when it comes to the public mega-schools she has been donating to her country over the last 7 years.  Regardless of her tight schedule during her… more »

Salvador Dalí Painting: His wife or Abraham Lincoln?

by Kimberly on 3/25/2011 10:28:45 AM

Famous Spanish painter Salvador Dalí was fascinated with math, optical illusions and many other things that he aptly incorporated into his paintings. He was a genius, constantly surprising people with works that… more »

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