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 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!Mentioned in this episode:Historias de viaje: La Fugitiva Negringa en Rio ♫ 25Historias de viaje parte 2: la turista accidental en Buenos Aires ♫ 91Aprende español con la música [Rebelión por Joe Arroyo] ♫ 37Support the show⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might  give you a shout out on a future episode ;)📩 Join our e-mail list and be the first to know when new episodes are released, plus get access to exclusive listener discounts + giveawaysConnect with us...📲 Follow us on Instagram👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Facebook Community▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter