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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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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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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...
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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...
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How To Always Find Business Class Flight Sales

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Imagine booking a business class ticket for less than what most people pay for economy. Sounds impossible? It’s not—if you...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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Manual Reel Mowing Adventures, Tips and Pointers

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I've recently inherited a manual lawn mower. I was so excited at the prospect of fume free mowing especially after...