Guatemala article published on Matador Travel
I just wrote and published an article on studying Spanish in Guatemala over on MatadorAbroad.com, part of Matador Travel, an online community for travelers. An excerpt:
Most foreign travelers looking to learn Spanish in Guatemala make Antigua their first and longest stop, charmed by its cobblestone streets and its lively bar and club scene. More serious travelers, however, take the 4-hour bus ride to Quetzaltenango (or Xela) for a different kind of experience.
While Antigua offers a lot, there are compelling reasons for giving Guatemala’s second city another look. Read more…
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April 5th, 2011 at 6:58 am
Conventional thinking will show that people will flock to main cities for studying foreign language. It’s interesting you immediately mentioned the country’s gem a 4-hour bus ride from main city to study Spanish. Most travelers will be aware they can go straight to Xela for Spanish lesson and more serene places and culture. Most of the times, secondary cities are rarely explore by tourist and what more travelers who are serious to learn Spanish language.
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April 8th, 2011 at 1:16 am
Great article!
I find myself often having the same conversation with friends who visit resorts in exotic countries. I always ask if they venture into the towns, to absorb culture. Getting lost in a foreign land, away from touristy aspects, is a rewarding experience.
April 8th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Going to a country to learn a language is by far the best way to do it … not only is it a much faster method of learning a language, it’s also much more fun. I took french in school and didn’t really learn much, but when I went to France, I gained a much stronger grasp of the language.