Paraguay from every angle
Life, culture, landscapes. All that is Paraguay, and my life hereTeaching in Paraguay
Once I had arrived in Paraguay I could get to grips with what I had come here to do, teaching children English. From the capital once everyone had caught their breaths we relocated 80km into the interior where the project was to be set up. The chosen location was the...
How I came to Paraguay
Relocating from England to Paraguay is probably neither the most common nor obvious way of moving abroad so it would help if I explained a little of how it came about. Back in the later part of the last century there I was filling the days working in an English bank....
Costing a visit to Asuncion
Paraguay is not an expensive country to visit. The cost of many items is noticeably lower than elsewhere. Asuncion being the capital and the largest city is more expensive than places in the countryside where costs drop off considerably. Even here however prices are...
Making a flying visit to Asuncion
I live out in the Paraguayan countryside. It is a good place to live but from time to time I do like to see something different. For me that generally means seeing a bit of city life. Being just 80 km away Asuncion is easy for me to reach. The trip inevitably involves...
Paraguay has inexpensive green electricity
Paraguay has possibly the greenest energy in the world. Electricity that is also inexpensive. Depending upon which source is used you will find a very slight difference in the proportion of energy quote as produced from renewable green sources in Paraguay. Sometimes...
Balnearios, the Paraguayan country parks
Balnearios are the country parks of Paraguay. Almost anywhere that there is some green countryside and a stretch of clear water one can be found. With the temperature rising above 40 degrees in summer it is no surprise that people should seek somewhere to cool down....
Visiting Vapor Cue Naval Museum, Paraguay
Vapor Cue Naval Museum is about 90 km from Asuncion. It is located outside the town of Caraguatay. Within it are is to be found the remains of the Paraguayan fleet from the Triple Alliance War (1864-1870). The Paraguayan forces were forced to abandon what was left of...
Preparing terere, Paraguay’s national beverage
Terere is Paraguay's national beverage. It is also part of it's cultural heritage. Since 2020 terere has been listed by UNESCO as part of the worlds intangible cultural heritage. Terere is an infusion of crushed yerba mate with ice cold water. Only in Paraguay is...
Chipa Paraguaya, a taste of Paraguay
Chipa Paraguaya is one of the most traditional foods that can be found in Paraguay. It's origins go back to long before the arrival of the Spanish in the region. The original chipa was the bread that was made by the Guarani who lived in the forests of the land that is...
Central bus terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay
Anyone arriving in Asuncion by bus of coach will more than likely find themselves at the Asuncion bus terminal. The terminal itself is located on the southern edge of Asuncion. From there almost all points across the country can be accessed. In addition being the...
The legend of the Cicada, Paraguay
In summer time the chirp of the cicada echos all across Paraguay. Having emerged from below ground and carried out one last moult these large insects make their presence known to all. Their distinctive sound whistles and buzzes far louder than any of the other sounds...