Calle del Arco Should Be A Pedestrian Street Always

It only takes a weekend stroll on Calle del Arco to realise this short 3-block street should be a pedestrian walkway every single day and not just the weekends. Yet, this self-evident truth has eluded administration after administration. Or perhaps, there are hidden facts that have prevented this simple implementation from happening. What do you … Read more

Playing With Sparkling Bubbles At Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala

Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Burbujas or bubbles. Such simple game to play with kids and adults alike in Antigua Guatemala’s main square. So inexpensive as well and not batteries are required. I believe that as often as possible we should unplug to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. By the way, sometimes … Read more

For Whom the Bell Tolls?

Peace is as fragile as these bubbles blown from Antigua Guatemala. I still recall the first time I read about World War II and the Holocaust and I could not believe how the world remained numb and motionless while millions were being massacred. I could not believe the lack of empathy towards other human beings … Read more