Mate: La bebida que une a Argentina | Mate: T...

We’re taking a closer look at El Salvador, from its Indigenous roots and fascinating history to its economy, currency, changing reputation for safety, and close ties with the United States. We explore the places that make the country worth visiting, including volcanoes, crater la ...  Show more

How do you know whether to shake hands, hug, or give someone a cheek kiss in Mexico? Why do Mexicans offer food even when they barely have enough for themselves, and why can a party’s start time be more of a suggestion than a rule? In this episode, we continue our conversation ab ...  Show more

Do you like tea? Sure, maybe. But have you ever tried (or seen someone else try) yerba mate? 

Mate goes beyond just a drink. It goes beyond the English tea time or that of other cultures. It's something which is almost... spiritual, you know?


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Uruguay consumes more mate than any other country in the world. But for a hundred years, almost all of that mate has been imported. Now, Rodrigo Patrón is trying to bring back mate production in Uruguay, in a way that respects both the environment and the famous tea’s origins. A ...  Show more

The impressive health benefits of drinking yerba mate include increased energy and enhanced weight loss. Should you trade your coffee or tea for this traditional South American beverage? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/health-benefits-yerba ...  Show more

Discover how the tango first sprang to life in the brothels of Buenos Aires, and since has evolved into what is considered glamour and elegance in high society today. Argentina also has something you wouldn’t expect – one of the world’s most dynamic and accessible ice fields. How ...  Show more