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Maiden Voyage: Tips for Traveling Abroad

Do Your Homework One of the best ways to make sure you enjoy your trip abroad is by preparing for the...
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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...
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Most Useful Guarani Words

This article previously appeared in the Expat Blog Awards 2013 – Top List Writing Contest and won 1st prize for...
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It’s harp time! – It’s time for the harp!

The World Harp Festival is taking place this week in Asunción. The festival will span from Thursday the 19th to Saturday...
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Discovering Paraguay on Facebook!

Hello all! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything about Paraguay. Since I have been absent from the blog a...
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Radio So´o: Easter

“Radio so'o” (aka “the grapevine” or rumor mill) can be your most important and entertaining source of news and gossip...
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Three Kings Day

The 6th of January is Día de los Reyes Magos, the Christian celebration of the Epiphany also known in English...
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Swine Flu: Tips Before You Travel

Tip #1 Swine Flu, Tips Before You Travel - Wash Your Hands Wash your hands all the time. Washing your hands...
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Paraguay Travel Tips

Today is Discovering Paraguay’s one-year anniversary. Many thanks to everyone for all the support throughout this first year of writing...
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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...