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”
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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”
Cost of Living In Antigua Guatemala – Buy In Season
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, any day, anytime you want. A trip to your local 24-hour Wal-Mart will take care of just about anything. And if you can’t get it locally, jump online to Amazon.com and haveContinue reading “Cost of Living In Antigua Guatemala – Buy In Season”
Dia Beneful Guatemala: Enjoy a Special Day with Your Dog
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), better known as Dia Beneful Guatemala – it’s now held yearly in several countries. In Guatemala, Día Beneful takes place in Antigua Guatemala. Many restaurants open their locations to dogs andContinue reading “Dia Beneful Guatemala: Enjoy a Special Day with Your Dog”
Riding Chicken Buses: Public Transportation in Guatemala
One of the joys of living in Guatemala is being able to travel between picturesque locations using Guatemala’s public transportation system. Oh, wait… Did I say “joy”? I meant to use the words “terrifying,” “hair-raising,” “nerve-wracking,” and any other scary word that ends with “-ing.” If you want starry-eyed romantic accounts of chicken bus rides,Continue reading “Riding Chicken Buses: Public Transportation in Guatemala”