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...
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...
Most Useful Guarani Words
This article previously appeared in the Expat Blog Awards 2013 – Top List Writing Contest and won 1st prize for...
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...
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...
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...
Three Kings Day
The 6th of January is Día de los Reyes Magos, the Christian celebration of the Epiphany also known in English...
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...
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...
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...










