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Meet the Mitos: Karaí Octubre

In this first edition of Meet the Mitos we are going to discuss a very timely mito: “Karaí Octubre” “Karaí”...
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Tips When Traveling, Whether for a Wedding or Weekend Retreat in NYC

Tips to Alleviate Post-excursion Regrets when Returning Home from Planned Trips The recovery from my last family vacation has given me...

Crossing into Bolivia – Cruzando a Bolivia

There are many things about the Chaco that seem like a mystery. Chief among them for adventurous tourists may be...
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My Momma Made Me Sneeze: An Adventure with 3 Old Ladies and 10 Bars

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I want to tell you about my vacation. In the military, we don't really get vacation. It's called "leave," and...
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Discovering Paraguay on “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown”

After having to keep it "ñeembegue" (quiet) for a few months I am very happy to announce I will be...
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Paraguay’s going to the World Cup!

Last night Paraguay´s national soccer team defeated Argentina 1 to 0 in Asunción´s Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Soccer matches in Latin...
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Meet the Myths

In Paraguay you will often hear reference to a number of strange creatures roaming the country. The so-called “Mitos” (or “myths”...
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Sir Edmund Hillary, Climber, Adventurer and New Zealand Hero, Dead at 88

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Sir Edmund Hillary has died at age 88, after a long series of adventures and having contributed much to the...
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One Last Birding Trip

Looking for a good present for nature-loving friends in Paraguay? Consider treating them to a birding trip! For their last birding trip...
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Ahata ayu

Dear friends and readers, I will be going on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks. Posts may be shorter and...