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July 8th, 2010 - 4:16 pm § in Culture, Uruguay

Why I’m Like a Potato Chip, and Other Adventures in Advertising

I’ve been watching a lot of soccer over the past few weeks, and that means I’ve been watching quite a few television commercials for the first time since my arrival. Although Uruguay’s World Cup adverts can’t compete with, say, the robust absurdity of Kia’s Soul driving[...]

June 30th, 2010 - 5:57 am § in Chile, Day in the Life, Volunteer

Day in the Life: Chi Chi Chi – Le Le Le Viva Chile!

I am beginning to get to know the students and teachers better at Anakena and it feels so fulfilling.[...]

June 14th, 2010 - 11:09 am § in Around Town, Costa Rica, Culture, Good Ideas, Tips & Resources

The Beautiful (and Practical) Game

By the time this runs, most of the globe will have been whipped into a World Cup-induced frenzy. If you’re an American with a scant interest in the game, and if you are planning to or already live in Latin/South America, listen up: This is a huge opportunity for you. The relentless media cover[...]

June 10th, 2010 - 11:06 am § in Culture, News, Uruguay

iGoooooool!

I open this week’s post with a public service announcement: the Copa Mundial starts this Friday. Perhaps a fairly obvious announcement, for those of us already living in Latin America; but if you, dear reader, are logging in from the USA or perhaps Mars, let this serve as notice to please view[...]





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