Size is relative… All the countries in the European Union could fit twice into Brazil. Brazil is even larger than Australia. It is a bit smaller than China and the United States. Learn more about…
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12 Lesser Known Facts About Cinco de Mayo
Let’s get to some facts about Cinco de Mayo. Firstly, it’s not Mexican independence but it does celebrate another victory of the Mexican spirit over the binds of European colonialism. Its origins are found in…
FUN FACTS ABOUT LATIN AMERICA (8)
Chile may be considered “New World” and the popularity of its wines may have only exploded internationally in “recent” years. However, grapevines for use in winemaking were planted hundreds of years ago. Learn about how…
Connecting Through Cultural Diversity Awareness
I haven’t been posting on Over The Andes as often as I normally do because I’ve been working on some exciting projects. One of those projects was a guest post for DaliTalks. I featured Dali’s…
Reblog: Incallajta – Bread Basket of the Inca
One of the world’s greatest and most well-known ancient civilizations is the Inca of Peru (and Bolivia and parts of Ecuador and Chile). It is a part of Latin American culture that brings great pride…
Hispanic and Latino: What’s the difference?
You’ve heard the terms Latin American, Hispanic and Latino. Some might believe that they’re pretty much the same… they are NOT. So what is Latin America? And where does the term Hispanic fit in? Take…
Gallo Pinto: A Traditional Costa Rican Dish
Close your eyes and imagine the taste of perfectly seasoned rice imbued with the flavours of bell peppers, onions and cilantro. Add in the pop of flavour as a rich, creamy dark bean opens. Combine…