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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 091 - Año Nuevo, Vida Nueva | New Year, New Life.

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We couldn’t be more ready for a new year. 2021 left us with so many gifts that left us feeling freer than ever to pursue our dreams and to accomplish our mission of sharing every Spanish-speaking country with you.

 And now with 2022 here, it’s the perfect time to put the pedal to the metal. It’s the perfect time to pursue your own dreams and take steps for a happier and healthy you. In this episode, we talk about our goals for 2022, and how we plan to help you on your journey to learn Spanish and travel the world. Join us, and let us know what you’re excited about this year!

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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 090 - Un Vistazo al 2021 | A Look Back at 2021.

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2021 has been a year of incredible growth. It was an opportunity for us to get out and start exploring again, and it was a massive year for the podcast. This week, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our favorite episodes and accomplishments of the year. Don’t miss our favorites and a chance to share yours for episode 100!

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• 049 - Mexicanas Chigonas | Badass Mexican Women
• 051 - La Vida y Muerte de Selena | The Life and Death of Selena
• 060 - El Santo de los Narcos | The Saint of Narcos
• 067 - Supersticiones Mexicanas | Mexican Superstitions
• 086 - Las Groserias Mexicanas con Mextalki | Mexican Swear Words with Mextalki
• 077 - El Chupacabras: ¿Mito o Realidad? | The Chupacabras: Myth or Reality?
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 089 - El Curioso Origen de las Piñatas - The Curious Origins of Piñatas.

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Piñatas are without a doubt one of Mexico’s most well known traditions. They are present in many of the most common celebrations in the country like birthdays, posadas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and even baptisms and baby showers.

Although most people in the world immediately associate piñatas with Mexico, they likely came from a rather unexpected place. Find out more in this episode.

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• 018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico
• 036 - Las Posadas Navideñas Mexicanas | Mexican Christmas Parties
• 037 - Diferencias Navideñas entre México y EEUU | Christmas Differences Between Mexico and the US
• 084 - Los Mejores Tacos del Mundo | The Best Tacos in the World
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 088 - Pesadillas de Airbnb Parte 1 | Airbnb Nightmares Part 1.

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Platforms such as Airbnb have revolutionized travel, making it more affordable than ever to stay awhile in exotic locations around the world. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you could end up staying at a dump with cockroaches and bed bugs. Believe us. We’ve stayed at dozens of Airbnbs, and our first experience turned out to be one of our worst experiences.

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• 007 - COVID-19 y el Futuro del Turismo | COVID-19 and the Future of Travel
• 047 - Viajando Durante la Pandemia | Traveling During the Pandemic
• 057 - Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less
• 058 - Nómadas Digitales | Digital Nomads
• 061 - Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful Trips
• 071 - 5 Estafas de Viajes Más Comunes | 5 Most Common Travel Scams
• 083 - Viaja Más por Menos | Travel More for Less
• Experience: Michoacan and Day of the Dead
• AirbnbHell.com
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 087 - La Virgen de Guadalupe como Símbolo Mexicano | The Virgin of Guadalupe as a Mexican Symbol.

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Is the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person as the Virgin Mary? This is a question that I’ve had for years, but it wasn’t until May and I sat down to record this episode of the podcast that it all made sense. Religion plays such an important role in Mexican culture, so even if you’re not Catholic or even religious for that matter, it’s helpful to understand the significance of this important Mexican figure: La Virgin de Guadalupe.

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• 039 - Día de Reyes | Three Kings' Day
• 060 - El Santo de los Narcos | The Saint of Narcos
• La Guadalupana Song
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