All posts in "Personal Stories & Opinions"
Returning Up North
When you go back home up north.
Money, English or Sex
Addressing a more skeptical mindset that some gringos might find themselves in once the honeymoon phase of living in Latin America is over.
Gringos Doing Crazy Things in Latin America
Here’s some examples of gringos getting caught up in interesting stories in Latin America that range from funny, crazy, dangerous to just plain dumb.
Funny Peculiarities with Gringo Spanish
Some minor situations a gringo might find himself in when speaking Spanish in Latin America.
Gringo Spanish
Does Gringo Spanish or US Spanish exist? How does it contrast to Argentine Spanish, Bolivian Spanish, etc? Is there any legitimacy to it also or is it just Spanglish?
The Struggle between Gringo Spanish & Latino English
When the battle begins between a Latino who is insistent on speaking English and a gringo who is hellbent on speaking Spanish. Who wins?
Burner Phones & SIM Cards in Latin America
On the simple topic of if it is worth it to get a burner phone and/or local data in Latin America.
Gringos Dancing for Latinos
On the topic of foreigners making video content in Spanish to make money from a largely Latino audience.
Street Performances in Latin America
When living in Latin America, it is not uncommon to see street performances outside. Coming from a small town in Iowa, we never had this back home. So it’s interesting to see down here from time to time. Here’s some examples.
“No Yo Hablar Spanish”
When gringos pretend to not speak Spanish for their own benefit in Latin America.