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Fresh Milk – Leche Fresca

A friend I made in Paraguay recently spent some time in India. Looking at her photos I was struck by...
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A Month of Skinny Cows and Caña – A Month of Skinny Cows and...

August is traditionally considered to be a month of bad luck in Paraguay. It is the end of winter and people's...
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Curing a Paraguayan hangover

Yerón “Yerón” is Paraguay's most popular over the counter hangover remedy. In fact, many people use the word "yerar" as slang for...
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In Preparation for Caacupé 2011

What with supermarket aisles full of Christmas decorations and street corners dotted with nativity scene ready miniature mangers is it clear the...
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Yvyguy Silver

This post was inspired by the cinematic debut of " Latas Vacías ," a Paraguayan movie (shot in Coronel Oviedo) about the...
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Paraguay Photoblogs – Paraguayan Photoblogs

When you think of Paraguay what images pop into your head? For some it may be a landscape of flowering lapacho...
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Cold in Guarani

There's nothing like drinking something nice cold beverage on a hot day, right? Ahhhhhhhh. Water, tereré, juice, beer, whatever your hydration of...
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How to make chipa

Another year, another Semana Santa, another chance to spend a day up to your elbows in “kure ñandy”(pig fat). Here’s...

Guide To Select The Right Garden Furniture

Sometimes called patio furniture or outdoor furniture, garden furniture is simply a type outdoor furniture that is specifically designed for...
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Security Cameras Can Protect Your Home

A security camera can help protect your home. A video surveillance system can be used for monitoring your children's movements...