Historia de viaje: Las calles de Cartagena ♫ 229
What happens when a trip that was supposed to be a relaxing getaway goes completely off the rails? In this episode, find out how a travel plan gone wrong led to an unexpected solo adventure in the beautiful, historic city of Cartagena, Colombia. This story starts with a desperate, last-minute decision to scrap the original itinerary and fly to a new country, inspired only by a classic salsa song 💃🏽. What followed was an incredible adventure of spontaneity and discovery, from stumbling i...
What happens when a trip that was supposed to be a relaxing getaway goes completely off the rails?
In this episode, find out how a travel plan gone wrong led to an unexpected solo adventure in the beautiful, historic city of Cartagena, Colombia.
This story starts with a desperate, last-minute decision to scrap the original itinerary and fly to a new country, inspired only by a classic salsa song 💃🏽.
What followed was an incredible adventure of spontaneity and discovery, from stumbling into a chocolate-themed hotel to connecting with locals and learning the unique Spanish of the Colombian coast.
This episode is packed with travel stories, cultural insights, and the real-world Spanish you won't find in a textbook.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- 9+ essential Cartagena slang words you need to know to sound like a local (and understand what they’re saying) 😲
- How one common word can mean both "a little" and "a lot" depending on the context 🤏🏽
- The key differences between the Spanish spoken on the Caribbean coast (el costeñol) versus in the interior of Colombia 🇨🇴
- Why you need to be careful when ordering eggs for breakfast in Colombia (you might say something you don't mean!) 🍳
Listen to this episode to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cartagena and learn the secrets of the coastal Colombian accent!
Cartagenero Words Shared in this Epsiode:
Foco 💡 Bombillo (Lightbulb)
Trinche 🍴 Tenedor (Fork)
Arruganado 💸 Sin dinero (Broke, poor)
Camostre 😬 Feo (Unattractive person)
Bagre 🐟 Pez gato; feo (Catfish; unattractive person)
Yesquero 🔥 Encendedor (Lighter)
Mocho ⬇️ Corto (Short)
Frasco 🍾 Botella de vidrio (Glass bottle)
Poco 👐🏽 Mucho (A lot)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Historias de viaje: La Fugitiva Negringa en Rio ♫ 25
- Historias de viaje parte 2: la turista accidental en Buenos Aires ♫ 91
- Aprende español con la música [Rebelión por Joe Arroyo] ♫ 37
Joe Arroyo - La Rebelión (Music Video)
Joe Arroyo statue in Cartagena
My Tour Guide @ the Market
Cecelia's at the Market in Cartagena
Anthony Bourdain at Cecelia's in his show "No Reservations"
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