Welcome to Our Blog About Our Life, Travels & Living in Paraguay!

The Neilsen Family -Lake Atitlan

We’re a Family of Four from Australia & NZ who went on a Journey to Find a New Place to Live…

In October 2022 we left our home in New Zealand to embark on a journey to find a new place to live! Sadly our ‘slice of paradise’ was changing.

We no longer felt like we could pursue our lifestyle dreams in NZ. Our first stop was Guatemala, from there we travelled down through Central America. We now have decided to settle in Paraguay, South America.

This blog is a journal of our travels & adventures. We have learnt a lot along the way, and we want to share our ‘on the ground experiences’. Maybe you are on a similar journey? If so read on…..

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Living in Paraguay

Life has been interesting in the last year or so, to say the least! We are thinking that, finally, we may be able to stop and take a breath now that we are getting settled in Paraguay. This blog is a result of that pause. It’s important to us that we pass on the information & experiences we have gathered along the way to help others that may be on the same journey.

It’s a challenge moving to a continent where your native language isn’t generally spoken. It automatically puts you on the back foot. Couple that with a lack of up-to-date online information, people that just want your money and expat forums that don’t always provide the ‘pro’s & con’s’ beyond how beautiful the scenery is.

Check out our blog posts below for useful info & tips about life in Paraguay. We also have lots of information on our Resources page as well.

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We get this question all the time...what is dental and medical treatment like in Paraguay? In this video we talk about our own experiences, and also discuss what we've heard from others. Since being in Paraguay we've accessed Dentists, Orthodontists and Hospitals. You might be surprised! Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Life in Paraguay 2️⃣1️⃣ Dental & Medical…Our Experiences
Check out this amazing Permaculture Farm. It's just a few hundred meters down the road (from where we live). Beautiful crops, healthy animals, amazing produce. Humans can do amazing things when they're allowed to! ❤️🙏 Here's the information on the upcoming Permaculture course at the farm: 🌿🌿 Permaculture Course 2024 Module 1 - Soil & Autarky (self-sufficiency), Sat 19th Oct Module 2 - Permaculture & Meteorology, Sat 2nd Nov Module 3/1 - Growing fruits & vegetables, Sat 16th Nov Module 3/2 - Growing fruits & vegetables, Sat 30th Nov Module 4 - The green medicine cabinet, Sat 14th Dec 8.30am - 5pm. Farm made breakfast & lunch are available to purchase. Registration closes on the 12th Oct. For more info you can download the course brochure, it has a breakdown of the contents of each module, pricing & contact info  https://tinyurl.com/GranjaKoeti Michele's sells her produce (and other organic goodies from local suppliers) from her bistro/farm store. She is open from 9am - 12pm, 2pm - 5pm Tues, Fri & Sat. You can join her Telegram group for more information https://t.me/biobauernhof Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Life in Paraguay 2️⃣0️⃣ Special Shout Out to Paraguay Permies!
There's been a lot of talk (and complaining) about the air quality in Paraguay. Sure, there's been some fires in the region that have produced some smoke over recent weeks. To clear the air, we go for a hike up Cerro Arco to check out the scenery. We also discuss the realities of air quality in Paraguay. And stay tuned to the end because Marcel shares a pearl of wisdom that can help you settle into life in Paraguay. You can download Marcel's PDF on Cerro Arco here https://bit.ly/outandabout-tobati Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣9️⃣ Walk & Talk in Tobati
Paraguay is still a great place to relocate to, but things have changed in the immigration space compared to when we arrived. Your application & documents need to well prepared. There are some great Agents that can help you through this, but there's also some scammers. We have noticed reoccurring themes among the Agents that you should steer clear of. The 10 Flags that we've identified are clues to help you make good decisions about who you might engage as an Agent...and who you should avoid. 1:53 - Lack of Transparency 4:50 - Claims of Licence Requirements 6:23 - Drama Farmers 7:55 - Price too High/Price too Low 9:24 - New Agents 10:39 - Unusual Demands 11:35 - Country/Language Honey Trap 13:05 - Agent Does Not Back Themselves 15:07- Agent Stalkers 16:39 - Trading on Past Glories 🚩Check out our Resources page on our blog where you can download our PARAGUAY IMMIGRATION AGENT GUIDE https://adirtcheaplife.com/resources/ Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣8️⃣ Choose Wisely 🚩
We've signed a contract on a beautiful property in the Corderilla Department of Paraguay. There is much to love. Down a long driveway, covered in a variety of native trees, medicinal herbs, abundant water, power connected, well fenced, useful boundary dimensions, quiet neighborhood, good access from the main road, no chemical contamination, and a clear title. The property has 2 buildings that need a lot of love. Many things need to come together to make a good property purchase. In addition to the above, we have a great Escribana & Advisor and are dealing with wonderful vendors who have owned the property for years. Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Almost 2 Years in the Making!
To be fair, this is our first exposure to 'Hard Enduro'. Parts of the track would make some goats think twice. These moto warriors come from all over South America to torture themselves and their bikes up and down some crazy trails. It was an awesome, hilarious day. It's a true spectator sport; bystanders helped drag bikes up and down the hillside. Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
This was Insane!
Now, when people speak of Asunción it's not usually in reference to its beauty, certain parts are very nice, but a significant part of the city is a diamond in the rough. Beautiful old buildings interspersed with groovy edifices from the 70's. It's kind of an architectural time capsule. So enjoy this 'all walkie no talkie' vid 🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️😊. Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣7️⃣ Wandering Aimlessly
As the nutters of this crazy world work on their plan to crash the system (look out for Money Pox😱), there are still rock-solid investments available. Sound too good to be true? Well, tune in and you be the judge. Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Mind Matters 2️⃣ Invest While You Can!
We recently interviewed Marcel about his life in Paraguay and we took the opportunity to check out a house that he rents. We also discussed his thought processes that influenced the way he designed and constructed the house. Anyone who is thinking about renting or building in Paraguay might benefit from checking out this vid! You can learn more about Marcel's rental property at https://t.me/Paraguay_rental_exclusive. You can download our Property Rental Guide here https://adirtcheaplife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-Property-Rental-Guide-1.pdf Thanks for tuning in ❤️ you can SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL and the creation of more content by buying us a coffee @ https://ko-fi.com/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay. Gracias 🙏 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. Click the link for more info and to book https://adirtcheaplife.com/paraguay-i... 🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024! This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos. Click the link below for more info https://ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6 💻 Check out more info on our blog https://adirtcheaplife.com/ 🌴 Find all our contact info on Linktree https://linktr.ee/adirtcheaplifeinparaguay
Life in Paraguay: 1️⃣6️⃣ The Most Useful Rental Advice
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