What a Year!? We are Looking Forward to 2024…
This year we have moved from Guatemala to Nicaragua, and then onto Paraguay. 2023, what a year! We have learned much along the way. We are enjoying the Christmas break and…
Want to Live in Paraguay? How to Apply for Residency…
When we left NZ over a year ago we fully intended to live in Guatemala. We soon realized that it wasn’t our place. So we hit the road and travelled to…
Is it Easy to Buy a Car in Paraguay?
I guess we take it for granted. My first-world sense of privilege is showing when I say that I thought the job of acquiring a means of transport wouldn’t be an…
Want a Bus Ride with a Great Concert at the Same Time?
Since arriving in Guatemala and travelling down through Central America to Paraguay, we have caught quite a few bus rides. And we have learned a lot about people along the way….
How Much Does Everyday Life Cost in Paraguay?
One of the things we wanted to understand when we arrived in Paraguay was the everyday cost of living. We noticed as we lived & travelled through Guatemala, El Salvador &…
Checking out Caacupe – the Town of Miracles
Approximately 57 kilometers east of Asuncion is the beautiful town of Caacupe. Translated from Guarani (ka(a) ku’pe), Caacupe means ‘behind the mount’. Caacupe was founded by the Spanish in 1770. The Cathedral Basilica…
Just Arrived in Paraguay and Finding Our Feet!
Well, we made it! We have just arrived in Paraguay, so now it’s all about finding our feet and sorting the basics like supermarkets, transport, money and phones. After our brief…
Guarani Language Day!
25 August – Happy Guarani Language Day or Vy’apavê ára guaraní! Guarani – a Little History Guarani or the ‘people’s language’, along with Spanish is the official language of Paraguay. In…
Cost of Living in Paraguay. What Does $13.70 Usd Buy?
It’s early days but so far we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the cost of living in Paraguay. Here at adirtcheaplife.com we love a bargain. To be honest, when we thought about…