Author: PutTravelFirst
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Spanish Words and Expressions for Your Next Trip
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, serving as the official or primary language in 22 countries and territories. While there are many Spanish-speaking countries, most—including Spain, which has one of the lowest English proficiency levels in Western Europe—do not have a high percentage of English speakers. It is relatively…
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A Guide to Visiting the Aztec Canals of Xochimilco
Xochimilco, meaning “the flower field,” is a must-visit neighborhood in Mexico City due to its hundreds-of-years-old canals dating back to Aztec Mexico. It is the natural home of the famous axolotl, or ajolote. Here is your guide to spending a day in this marvelous place: The Xochimilco canals are located approximately 45 to 90 minutes…
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Top 20 Places to Visit in Mexico City (CDMX)
Mexico City, a hundreds-of-years-old metropolis and the most populated city of North America. When I first traveled to Mexico City, it was for educational purposes. I had not heard much about this enormous metropolis, inhabiting more than 20 million people. When people say Mexico, you usually think of bullets flying in the streets or people…