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How to Easily Find Your Way Around Antigua Guatemala – Or Not

Antigua Guatemala Street Signs

You'd think in a city as small as Antigua, actually more of a town masquerading as a city, it would be easy to find your way around. Well, it's not that it's difficult, just fairly disorienting.   As a UNESCO Heritage site (there are three … [Read more...]

Cost of Living in Antigua Guatemala – Why You Need to Buy in Season

Cost of Living Guatemala

I'm constantly reminded of the Rolling Stones' song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" here. In the US, you can get practically anything you want any day,  anytime. A trip to your local 24-hour Wal-Mart will take care of just about anything. And … [Read more...]

A Day with My Best Friend at Beneful’s Annual Event in Antigua Guatemala

Dogs Antigua Guatemala

Last Sunday, our family had the pleasure to attend Beneful's annual event, "Un Dia con mi Mejor Amigo" (A Day with My Best Friend). This event is held in Antigua and many restaurants open their locations to dogs and their owners.   The … [Read more...]

Adventures in Chicken Bus Land: Public Transportation in Guatemala

Colorful buses, dangerous drivers

One of the joys of living in Guatemala is to glide along between picturesque location using Guatemala's public transportation system. Oh wait... Did I say "joy" and "glide along"? I totally meant to use the words "terrifying", "hair-raising", … [Read more...]

25 Lessons I’ve Learned in My First Year Living in Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala

It's already been a little over a year since I made the move from the US to Guatemala. It's been quite the adventure in some ways, frustrating in other, and a smooth transition in many areas. Overall, I have to say it's been a great … [Read more...]

Antigua Guatemala Good Friday Procession and Project Status Updates

Children's Procession Antigua Guatemala

Here's a video of what I was up to last week. It was a busy time for video and picture-taking. Hoping to finish the Antigua book project soon. Lots of lessons learned. There's definitely a few things you can do right (and do wrong) when writing a … [Read more...]

Children’s Procession, Antigua Guatemala

Children's Procession Antigua Guatemala

It's that time of the year again. Antigua's religious processions are famous the whole world over, so this is as good a time as any to visit.   Of all the processions, my favorite ones are procesiones infantiles, or children's processions. … [Read more...]

Antigua Procession Schedule 2013 – Guatemala

The Procession Marches On - Antigua Guatemala

I got my hands on the Antigua Guatemala procession schedule for 2013. I hope this helps you plan your visit to Antigua Guatemala if you're coming for this world-famous event.   For an idea of what to expect, read the two posts I published … [Read more...]

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