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....
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...
Aregua, an artistic lakeside town in Paraguay
The town of Aregua is located a little over 20 km from Asuncion. It sits on the shores of the Lake Ypacarai overlooking it's waters. Located as it is close to the capital Aregua is easily reached on a day trip from there. This can cause it to be crowded on summer...
Asuncion, Old Town vs. New Town
Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay and it's principle city. The city consists of a large number of districts spread over a wide geographical area. Whilst individual districts are walkable there can be great distances between them. Transport such as a taxi or a bus is...
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...
So what is it like to live in Paraguay?
So what is it like to live in Paraguay? That is a question that I am often asked. The answer in the most simple of terms is very pleasant. For anyone who is easy going, flexible and keen to get to know the local way of doing things it can be very rewarding. Even more...
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...
Living a life in the Paraguayan countryside
For many people the most pleasurable aspect of Paraguay is it's countryside. Living there can be a very enjoyable thing to do. It is a relaxed and friendly place to be. An easy going lifestyle can be found here. One where in general terms everyone is left to live as...
Summer in Paraguay and it’s eventual end
Although Paraguay is warm for most of the year it is during the summer that the heat becomes the most extreme. The summer months here run from December to February. It is no coincidence that the schools have their long summer holiday over those months. Exactly how hot...
Paraguay’s national instrument the Paraguayan Harp
In June 2023 a 15 metre tall statue of a harp was installed along the Costanera in Asuncion. This is a monument to the Paraguayan harp the national instrument of Paraguay. The statue is made of metal and being positioned along the road leading from the airport to...