SimonsParaguay is also available on YouTube

SimonsParaguay is also available on YouTube

There are here on the website a large number of items covering a wide range of subjects related to Paraguay. Over the past few years articles have been added covering almost every aspect of Paraguay. The towns, the countryside, the culture and what it is like to live...
Talking about Paraguay leaves many memories to talk about

Talking about Paraguay leaves many memories to talk about

I recently travelled into Asuncion for the day to answer all the questions someone had about Paraguay. It is something I like to do to help people who are thinking of moving to Paraguay. Sometimes they come out to visit me in Piribebuy and sometimes I travel into...
Land I bought for my home in Paraguay

Land I bought for my home in Paraguay

As outlined in other posts I first came to Paraguay in 2002. Back then I came to teach English to children. That I did on a voluntary project in the countryside outside the town of Piribebuy. Doing that was very enjoyable thing to do, and very rewarding. I left to...
Where I make my home in the Paraguayan countryside

Where I make my home in the Paraguayan countryside

I have now been living in Paraguay for over 20 years. Throughout that time my home has been in the countryside. Before I describe where that is and what it is like I think some background is needed. When I first came out to Paraguay it was to teach English in a little...
Taking a day trip by bus into Asuncion

Taking a day trip by bus into Asuncion

I live a good life out in the Paraguayan countryside. I do though like however to take the occasional trip into Asuncion. In Asuncion I can do a little sightseeing around the city or visit one of the modern shopping malls. Visiting anything even vaguely resembling a...
Ongoing saga of a motorbike repair

Ongoing saga of a motorbike repair

This week is one that has been dominated by ongoing attempts to fix a problem with my motorbike. A repair that has dragged out over several days. It all began one afternoon at the beginning of the week when the speedometer stopped working. The needle swung back to...