Let’s play a quick game of mental association. When I say “macadamia,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’ll probably be “Hawaii”. But did you know that macadamia trees are indigenous to Australia? Hawaii just happened to market macadamia nuts better than anyone else. In fact, Hawaii now has to import macadamiasContinue reading “Valhalla Macadamia Farm: Visitors Guide”
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Caoba Farms, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide
Contrary to what many people believe, not all fruits and vegetables found at Antigua’s Mercado are wholesome and organic. In fact, many crops are sprayed with a huge amount of pesticides – some claim that in Guatemala up to 40% more pesticides are used than actually necessary. That is the reason why we wash allContinue reading “Caoba Farms, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”
Best Tamales and Guatemalan Cuisine in Antigua
Not long ago, as I walked by an outdoor cafe – which will remain unnamed, I saw something that made me cringe. I noticed a young man, one who fit the profile of a tourist, staring at the plate in front of him, his right hand gripping a fork. There was doubt in his eyes,Continue reading “Best Tamales and Guatemalan Cuisine in Antigua”
Cost Of Living In Antigua Guatemala On A $500 Budget
One question I constantly get via email is how does my family of three manage to keep their cost of living in Antigua Guatemala under $500 a month. No, that is not a typo. In fact, more often than not, our expenses regularly come in lower than that. Before I delve into how we doContinue reading “Cost Of Living In Antigua Guatemala On A $500 Budget”
Living in Guatemala: Is Antigua Safe and What is the Expat Mindset?
I was walking to church with my family last Sunday, on a sunny, beautiful, perfect day – one of those by which Antigua is known. As we neared our church, we came across this scene: Petty Crime in Antigua Yup. That’s a busted window alright. Something that happens with alarming frequency to cars parked overnightContinue reading “Living in Guatemala: Is Antigua Safe and What is the Expat Mindset?”