After living full-time in Asuncion for the past few years, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the local cafe scene. As a self-identifying “digital nomad”, I need a good Wi-Fi connection to get anything done, and so of course over the past years, I have been on the search for the best cafes in…
Why Asado Is One of My Favorite Parts of Living Here Since moving to Paraguay a couple of years ago, I’ve fallen in love with a lot of things here. The slower pace of life, the ease of navigating a smaller city, the friendly people—but one thing that really stands out in the crowd is…
If you’re spending some time in Paraguay’s capital and looking for something fun and family-friendly, I definitely recommend visiting the Asuncion Zoo. I’ve been twice now, both during different seasons, and it’s always a fun outing where you can easily spend an entire morning or afternoon animal gazing and enjoying a bite to eat. The…
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime across Paraguay. During this two week Paraguay itinerary, you will find that Paraguay has a large diversity of cultural, historical, and natural experiences, often undiscovered by tourists. As someone who has called Paraguay home for the past year, I’m excited to share an itinerary that captures the…
After travelling across all continents for a number of years, I eventually settled on residing in Paraguay as a digital nomad. There is so much I enjoy about this country, from the fresh and high-quality food, the green city of Asuncion, and the relaxed lifestyle that the major cities in Paraguay have to offer. I…
Since moving to Paraguay and living here for the past few years, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from other expats and digital nomads is: What’s the healthcare in Paraguay like? Honestly, I had the same curiosity when I first arrived. As someone who has personally used both the public and private…
When I first moved to Asunción, I kept hearing about Mercado 4 in Paraguay. Everyone I met—locals, fellow expats, and even taxi drivers—told me that it was the place to go for fresh produce, cheap clothing, electronics, and just about anything else you could ever want. But they also warned me: “It’s big, it’s crowded,…
I’ve always been more inclined toward holistic treatments over pharmaceutical medicine, so I was curious to see what options were available in the way of natural medicine in Paraguay after living here for so long. After hearing about a natural medicine doctor in Asuncion who was based in Fernando de la Mora, I decided to…
When I first arrived in Paraguay a few years ago, I had a lot of other travellers asking me “Is it expensive to visit Paraguay”? One of the first things I noticed when visiting (and now living here full-time) was how affordable it is here compared to other places I had traveled in Latin America….
Many foreigners often think Paraguay consists only of the capital, Asuncion. However, when you get outside Asuncion and start exploring the rest of the country, there are countless activities to do… from exploring the border city of Ciudad del Este, cave diving (yes, this is available in Paraguay), and of course, exploring ancient ruins. Paraguay…
Ever wondered what it’s like to navigate the banking system in a country where paperwork is an art form and patience is more than just a virtue? Welcome to banking in Paraguay, where traditional South American financial practices meet modern banking needs for many foreigners who reside here, like myself. I’ve dealt with the challenges…
If you live abroad, travel frequently, or run an international business, managing your mail can be a challenge. Add to that holding Paraguay residency, like I do, and receiving mail in the country can be a disaster. Why? Because Paraguay doesn’t offer simple methods for receiving mail. What do I mean by this? Most houses…