At last! The “Slow Travel Guide to Living in Antigua Guatemala” is finally here! After what now seems like ages ago, I set out to create a guide to help fellow travelers and future expats make a smooth transition into Antigua Guatemala and provide up-to-date information about the cost of living in Antigua Guatemala. I figuredContinue reading “The Living in Antigua Guatemala Guide is Finally Here!”
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Alotenango Guatemala: Living At The Foot Of Fuego Volcano
***If you’re looking for coverage of Fuego’s volcanic eruption on June 4, read this post*** Meet Alotenango, a Guatemalan town located nine miles southwest of Antigua and nestled between two volcanoes, one of which is active, Volcan Fuego – literally “Fire Volcano”. Fuego Volcano in the backdrop at Alotenango Because of Alotenango’s close proximity toContinue reading “Alotenango Guatemala: Living At The Foot Of Fuego Volcano”
Unemployment In Guatemala: Stress Index
A recent article by Bloomberg caught my attention. The article placed Guatemala right in the middle of the list of the top 10 most “stressed-out” countries in the world. Nigeria, South Africa, El Salvador, and Mongolia were above Guatemala, while Colombia, Pakistan, Jamaica, Macedonia, and Bolivia rounded out the list, in that order.The US, ifContinue reading “Unemployment In Guatemala: Stress Index”
Guatemalan Handicrafts: Learning To Bargain
As I walk the cobblestone streets of Antigua, sometimes catches my eyes. I pause to admire a beautiful scarf, in the unmistakable colors and patterns that Guatemalan handicrafts are known for. Handicrafts for sale in Antigua “30 Quetzales!”, the woman says. I look at my wife in mock disbelief and turn my eyes elsewhere. “25 Quetzales!”, saysContinue reading “Guatemalan Handicrafts: Learning To Bargain”
Antigua Guatemala Map – Find Your Way Around Town
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. But don’t worry, we have just the right Antigua Guatemala map to help you get your bearings. Guatemala OnContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Map – Find Your Way Around Town”