Written by turf2 on July 13, 2005
- I have been volunteering during my trip through Latin America in order to experience daily life in the places I visit and to give something back to the communities that welcome me and other travelers....
Written by turf2 on July 6, 2005
- Volunteering is a great way to step off the gringo trail, really get to really know the places you visit, and contribute a bit more than your tourist dollar. Xela and the surrounding area...
Written by rockstar11 on April 3, 2006
- A few friends and I went on a trip with the language school that we were studying at. It was probably the worst trip ever taken, yet the one with the most memories. First our...
Written by spanishschool on July 7, 2005
- In order to get to know host families for ConeXion Xela, I'm living with one family after another every week. This is the way I've gotten to know many Spanish teachers last year, and I'm...
Written by turf2 on July 13, 2005
- Sure, you don't NEED to know Spanish to travel in Latin America. Charades and a few words will get you by. Like a drunk tourist told me on the beach, "you don't need grammar. They...
Written by spanishschool on July 12, 2005
- Yesterday I visited Doña Esperanza (Doña is commonly used substitution for Señora or Mrs. here in Guatemala) with Mario, who is one of the teachers of ConeXion Xela. Mario was helping me shop around for...
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