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Quechua and the South American Experience

Posted on April 14, 2010 by christian

Throughout the Andean region, street-signs often display words that contain bewildering letter combinations and that bear no resemblance to Spanish. This is perhaps the most visible reminder that Spanish is not native to this area, but is in fact, an … Continue reading →

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Lithium, Bolivia, and why it matters

Posted on April 8, 2010 by christian

By Christian Casey, Kuoda Travel In November of this year, Chevrolet plans to release the Volt, a plug-in electric hybrid that GM hopes will restore its image and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.  There is a great deal of anticipation for … Continue reading →

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