Guatemalan Army Soldiers Patrolling in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Soldado or soldier. This is a controversial issue. Should Guatemala’s Army soldier be used …
Guatemalan smiles make me happy
Honestly, how could you go wrong with a visit to Guatemala if you’re greeted with smiling faces almost everywhere you go. Heck, …
Portrait of a Traditional Ice Cream Cart Vendor
The streets are my studio and total strangers my models. The streets provide an endless supply of interesting models, don’t you agree? …
Antigua Guatemala’s Mayor at Work
This morning we were awaken by very strong tremors, a 5.4 earthquake at 5:30am. The epicentre was quite close to Antigua Guatemala, …
I wish you were here!
It was merely two weeks ago that I offered these seats and table as a destination to enjoy the Winter season in …
Portraits of Street Vendors — Potato and Plantain Chips
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Plataninas for fried plantain chips. Papalinas, plataninas and yuquitas, potato chips, plantain chips …
Mayan family in a hurry
Oh what a wonderful combination of just the right ingredients is this charming and photogenic city we call now La Antigua Guatemala. …
The Fast-food Invasion
What are some of the most noticeable changes I have witness in Antigua Guatemala over the past decade. Well, the saddest is …
Everyday Antigua Guatemala — The Necklace Transaction
Did you guys know that 75% of the economy in Guatemala is informal, meaning the majority of the people do not hold …
Exercising During Winter Season
Here’s another typical vista of the Winter season in Antigua Guatemala. People exercising outside with lots of sunshine and chilly winds from …
Antigua Guatemala Town Talk: The English Reaction
We continue with our series of imaginary dialogues between foreigners living in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy a vista at the first world problems …
Antigua Guatemala Town Talk: The French Reaction
There was a really weird vibe in the air the day after the elections. The results were disappointing and infuriating for the …
What’s new in the world?
I am glad someone can still smile and find some hope in the news. Leave it to Guatemalan to always find ways …
Portrait of Q’eqchi Mayan Women
Some of you may or may not know that La Antigua Guatemala is located within Kackchikel territory, one of the largest Maya …
The Textile Transaction
Here, take a closer look, I am selling you the encapsulated colours of the eternal Spring. Winter is coming, you will need …