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...
Most Useful Guarani Words
This article previously appeared in the Expat Blog Awards 2013 – Top List Writing Contest and won 1st prize for...
Latin American Film Festival – Latin American Film Festival
Going to the movies is very affordable in Asunción- weekday tickets cost Gs. 20,000 (approximately US $ 4) and matinee...
Digital Paraguay Guidebook – Paraguay Digital Tourist Guide
Good news! Now there are two ways to read about Paraguay. Like this:
I'm happy to announce that my guidebook to Paraguay (officially titled...
How To Always Find Business Class Flight Sales
Imagine booking a business class ticket for less than what most people pay for economy. Sounds impossible? It’s not—if you...
Happy Independence Days, Paraguay!
2010 marks Paraguay´s 199th year as an independent nation. May 14th and 15th are celebrated as Independence Day / s in...
Chipa anytime, anywhere – Chipa anytime
Chipa is consumed throughout the day in Paraguay (if you are unfamiliar with chipa listen to my interview on KCRW´s Good...
Drying Clothes p2 – Secando la Ropa p2
As I mentioned in Part 1 of this post, drying clothing in Paraguay can require a multi-pronged, sometimes multi-day strategy. Thanks...
PY Agenda: Ahendú & Indigenous Handicraft Fair, Boggiani Museum
In the PY Agenda series I share a roundup of upcoming events. Subscribe to the Discovering Paraguay Facebook page for more event recommendations!
The...
Manual Reel Mowing Adventures, Tips and Pointers
I've recently inherited a manual lawn mower. I was so excited at the prospect of fume free mowing especially after...










