Listening to Spanish-language music is one of the ways I enjoy Latin America here at home in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. With my car radio tuned into the local Latin station, I can pretend to be driving down the streets of Buenos Aires. I became interested in Latin music soon after I started taking [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2008’
How to Escape Montezuma’s Revenge in Mexico
One of the pitfalls to traveling in Mexico is becoming stricken with Montezuma’s Revenge or Turista, which has flu-like symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea. WikiHow offers these tips for avoiding this ill fate: Avoid raw vegetables, lettuce and fruits. Eat at the same restaurants as the locals. Drink bottled water. Wear sunscreen and a [...]
