THE SPANISH ADVENTURE BLOG

Juan Martinez 6/22/26 Juan Martinez 6/22/26

25 Colombian Foods You Need to Try at Least Once

Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, and that richness is reflected in its cuisine. From hearty mountain dishes and Caribbean seafood to exotic tropical fruits found nowhere else, Colombian food is an adventure in itself.

Trying traditional dishes is more than just satisfying your appetite—it's one of the best ways to connect with local culture, practice Spanish, and experience authentic Colombia.

Whether you're backpacking through South America, studying Spanish, or simply planning your next trip, these are the Colombian foods you absolutely need to try at least once.

Juan Martinez 6/15/26 Juan Martinez 6/15/26

20 Spanish Expressions That Don’t Exist in English

One of the most exciting parts of learning Spanish is discovering expressions that simply do not exist in English. These phrases reveal how Spanish speakers think, joke, connect emotionally, and experience everyday life.

If you are learning Spanish through travel, immersion, and authentic conversations, understanding these expressions will help you sound more natural and connect more deeply with locals—especially in Colombia and Latin America.

Many of these expressions cannot be translated literally because their meaning is deeply connected to culture.

In this guide, you’ll discover:

Funny and unique Spanish expressions
Their real meanings in English
Examples used in real conversations
Colombian and Latin American cultural context

Juan Martinez 10/10/23 Juan Martinez 10/10/23

Top 5 places you cannot miss during your trip to Colombia

It’s a good sign that I’m finding it hard to make a list of only five places you can't miss in Colombia. My three weeks in Colombia have turned into three months and counting. This country has so much to offer and I have loved exploring the diverse landscapes as well as getting to know the rich culture. Between all the cities, mountains and coasts it can be hard to know what to do in Colombia and even harder to choose only five places you can’t miss… but I’ve tried my best.

Juan Martinez 3/1/23 Juan Martinez 3/1/23

Trying new amazing fruits in Colombia, San Carlos

Colombia is a country that is known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. However, one of the things that often goes overlooked is its diverse and delicious fruits. If you are planning to travel to Colombia, you cannot miss out on the opportunity to try some of the country's most unique and tasty fruits.

Juan Martinez 11/15/22 Juan Martinez 11/15/22

Stoff the beaten track: cultural places of San Carlos

Although natural outdoor activities are amazing and will make the experience your best one yet in South America, I’m here to tell you more about some cultural places that San Carlos has to offer.

Juan Martinez 3/11/22 Juan Martinez 3/11/22

3 Ways to Maintain Fitness in San Carlos, Colombia

As a part of the U.S. Marines, we are expected to maintain high physical fitness standards. Maintaining cardio endurance and muscular strength is essential to our ability to conduct various missions worldwide. While spending 8 weeks in San Carlos, Colombia with Spanish Adventure, I tailored a dynamic exercise routine which allowed me to maintain physical readiness and enjoy the local Colombian community.

Juan Martinez 9/17/21 Juan Martinez 9/17/21

Starting From the Beginning Learning a New Language

Juan Martinez 7/30/21 Juan Martinez 7/30/21

Meet Jacke and Joan: Spanish Adventure’s Very Own Chefs

Juan Martinez 5/19/21 Juan Martinez 5/19/21

Life experience over job experience

Like with most tasks that have been put on hold for a while, I’m having a hard time finding a place to start. So why not start in, uhm, southern Italy, in June 2019. Back then I was on vacation, camping and surfing with some good friends. The weather was incredible, our camping site was located right by the ocean and the wind was strong. Shortly before, I had just started my first job in a rehabilitation hospital after finishing university for a degree in psychology. My original wish was to travel the world before starting my career, but that’s kind of difficult when you don’t have any money saved up for it. So I did what my parents urged me to do: I took the path of flawless CV’s and least resistance, leading straight into the world of full-time-work. I searched for a job to begin my therapy program, found one, and eventually started helping people get their life back together while mine was not really where I wanted it to be.

Juan Martinez 2/9/21 Juan Martinez 2/9/21

Traveling and being a vegan in Colombia

I’m vegan, and I’m passionate about food. In this post I want to share experiences, ideas, and thoughts I’ve gathered while traveling as a vegan, and hopefully it will provide some inspiration.

Juan Martinez 2/16/20 Juan Martinez 2/16/20

Adventures in Antioquia: Hike to Piedra el Tabor

Every Saturday, Spanish Adventure organizes a big adventure for the students from the school. This Saturday we hiked to the Piedra el Tabor – also known as “the fucking rock”. Everyone of us was exciting about it. Everytime we passed the square of San Carlos we saw the huge rock and I couldn’t wait to hike up to it and have a 360 degree view of San Carlos and it’s beautiful nature.

Juan Martinez 3/28/19 Juan Martinez 3/28/19

Slow Down, the Best Way to Learn Spanish - Student Profile

Travelling is a wonderful exciting adventure, but being away from home for an extended period of time can take it's toll. My advice: slow down. Studying Spanish allows you to travel more easily, have more authentic interactions with locals, and it’s also a wonderful opportunity to slow down and settle in somewhere for a little while. I’ll tell you why you won’t regret it!

Juan Martinez 12/3/18 Juan Martinez 12/3/18

Colombia's national sport: Tejo - steel, explosives, and beer.

While Colombia’s civil war is formally over, one explosive part of its history remains. Colombia’s national sport, Tejo, involves gunpowder, steel projectiles, and alcohol. A combination of any of the latter might sound like a recipe for disaster, yet blowing stuff up while drinking beer is perhaps the best national sport a country could wish for.

Juan Martinez 10/19/18 Juan Martinez 10/19/18

STREET SLANG - Learn to speak Spanish like a true Colombian!

If someone on the street calls you parce, should you be offended? If they offer a pola, is it a good idea to accept? What about a perrico? Speaking Spanish in Colombia for the first time can be a little disorienting – although the accent is relatively clear, the slang is seemingly endless.

Juan Martinez 7/20/18 Juan Martinez 7/20/18

All About Colombia Independence Day

The event that sparked Colombia's revolt against Spanish rule was the mere smashing of a flower vase. Well, maybe not, but that's the story told to Colombian schoolchildren when they learn about their country's independence. What about the vase and the independence of Colombia?

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