After a whirlwind 72 hours last week that saw me leave home with my prized Jeep and return empty-handed, I figured the story deserved its own kind of post. So… welcome to my Belize-trip running diary! I thought driving from Antigua Guatemala to Belize would be somewhat easy, but turns out the biggest problem wouldContinue reading “Driving from Antigua Guatemala to Belize, Part 1”
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Antigua Guatemala Real Estate: What Your Budget Will Get You
What can $500 get you in the Antigua Guatemala real estate rental market? A lot turns out. Yesterday, I showed you the types of communities you can expect to move into for $500, and for $125. Today I’ll show you what you can get for your money here. If you’re interested in the finer points ofContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Real Estate: What Your Budget Will Get You”
Antigua Guatemala Real Estate, Expat vs Local
What’s the real estate market for rentals in Antigua Guatemala like? Depends on who you ask. As a popular expat destination and a real estate market worth investing in, Antigua Guatemala has a dual personality when it comes to rentals. Lots of properties here sit empty, often because owners are unwilling to rent to locals,Continue reading “Antigua Guatemala Real Estate, Expat vs Local”
7 Reasons Why Antigua Guatemala Is Expat Heaven
When I first arrived in Guatemala about a year ago, I had a small idea of what to expect. It’s quite a leap to move from a mostly wealthy suburb in the US to the seemingly chaotic pace of a Central American country, where I was constantly told there would be danger lurking around everyContinue reading “7 Reasons Why Antigua Guatemala Is Expat Heaven”
Festival Navideño In Guatemala City
I doubt the Mayas ever heard of Santa Claus back when they were building one of the greatest, most advanced civilizations known to man. But it would only be a matter of time before good ol’ Saint Nick would make an appearance, much to the delight of merchants and business-people everywhere. Festival Navideño Today I’m visiting theContinue reading “Festival Navideño In Guatemala City”