Interview with Sam Keller of Working Without Borders We got the chance to catch up with Sam Keller, an AMIGOS alum and the founder and CEO of Working Without Borders! … Read More
5 Fun New Year’s Traditions in Latin America
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Have you ever wondered how Latin American countries celebrate the New Year? Here are 5 fun traditions carried out by families as they say “adiós” to 2022 and “bienvenido” to … Read More
5 Latin American YouTubers to Watch to Practice your Spanish!
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5 Latin American YouTubers to Watch to Practice your Spanish! Have you ever wondered who some of the most popular travel Latin American YouTubers are? These fun content creators have … Read More
Día de los Muertos
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You’ve probably seen the colorful skulls and flowers that surface around Halloween every year, but did you know there’s much more to them than candy? They are a part of … Read More
The Importance of Immersion: An Interview with Rachael Cohen
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Rachael Cohen, an AMIGOS alum and former project supervisor, shares her most impactful experiences, the importance of cultural immersion, and how AMIGOS encouraged her to pursue global health in college. … Read More
The Benefits of Unplugging
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Every day, we spend hours glued to a screen. But what happens if you put the phone away and take a break from technology? Many students who travel with AMIGOS … Read More
Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos, Oh My!
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Imagine yourself hiking through the snowy peaks of Mt. Chimborazo, Ecuador during an excursion break on your AMIGOS Gap Year. You’re taking in the beautiful views when you see something … Read More
Best Excursions in Latin America Off the Beaten Path
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It’s one thing to experience tourist spots when you travel, but it’s a completely different adventure when you go beyond the beaten path and explore something entirely new! Latin America … Read More
5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer Abroad
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Why volunteer abroad? There are a million ways you could spend your summer break: sleeping all day, getting a part-time job, making a YouTube channel, eating as much ice cream … Read More
Just Audrey
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Like an idiot, I came to Ecuador carrying expectations. Last August I looked ahead and saw “cool traveler adventurer Audrey,” the girl that could solve any problem. The girl that … Read More