About our stone roads, they are the best to drain water during heavy rains, also they make the neighborhoods "tranquilos" with less traffic so people are forced ON PURPOSE to slow down and we love that. We adore our stone roads, especially around residential neighborhoods - we don't care if they aren't "first world" standard, sorry not sorry. 😬😀 Just slow down. 😉

@jgonz260

3 ай бұрын

Agree. These stone roads (calles empedradas) encourage other drivers to take other asphalted roads, leaving the neighborhoods alone with much less traffic,

@NomadElite

3 ай бұрын

I didn't look at it this way, thanks for your input!

The Paraguay summer is much like the Texas/Southern US summer ... hot and humid. Four months out of the year it's very hot and humid but the other eight months the climate is very nice in Paraguay.

@jgonz260

3 ай бұрын

The Texas summer in Houston and the Gulf Coast in my opinion is actually more unbearable than the Paraguayan summer because the humidity in Texas is worse,

@harveypolanski755

3 ай бұрын

So similar to Miami?

About the loud talking, you're right - you're very perceptive, we hate it 😂. In the case of argentinians those who speak like that are the "porteños" from Buenos Aires (most turn it down over the time if they stay long - otherwise they get mercilessly "bullied" by us 😂 ), people from the other provincias are like us - they speak normally without yelling. Some exceptions are acceptable: in the local markets like in "Mercado 4" you'll hear sellers speaking louder trying to catch your attention, also at the "canchas de fútbol" (soccer fields) for obvious reasons and the concerts. I'm surprised how perceptive you are, most foreigners just pass by carrying with them their prejudices as the ultimate truth without getting to know us. And yes, it's important to learn at least Spanish, and people are open to help if you don't understand something. Never impose your language to the locals (if you're lucky you'll find some who speak three or four languages and may speak to you in yours); angloamericans are worldwide known to expect everyone to speak English - don't do that if you want to be loved and cared by the locals. 😀 Saludos.

@NomadElite

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Helena. 🙂 What are some other things foreigners should be aware of in Paraguay?

As for stone roads, I have driven on one in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but it has also been maintained very well. I have driven on "unpaved" roads in Michigan, but most also seem to be smoothed out very well although you still need to be careful of the occasional dip. As for speech volume, Paraguayans would fit really well speech-style-wise into Sendai, Japan. Residents there also speak at a lower volume.

@NomadElite

Күн бұрын

There are stone roads in Michigan?

@chrisbunka

Күн бұрын

@@NomadElite Yes, very close to the campus of the University of Michigan.

I had lived in Bangkok for 4 months and traveled SE Asia an additional 3 months, so if I can take Bangkok heat I’m guessing Asunción will be no problem.

@NomadElite

Ай бұрын

You will be fine. Air pollution is much worse in Bangkok.

Maybe someone local can answer this: how accessible it is for those in a wheelchair or similarly impaired (i.e. walking on prosthetics)?

Beunas desde Asunción amigo. I just landed here from Jamaica. Happy to see your channel because I am looking for your consultsation.

@NomadElite

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Paraguay!

I do not recommend drinking the tap water anywhere even America.

I had to laugh when you brought up the Paraguayan cultural norm of speaking more softly, not loudly. Unfortunately, American (U.S.) citizens (of course, not all) have the notorious reputation of being loudmouths. I've heard this complaint whenever I've lived or traveled abroad, especially in Northern Europe. I'm glad you addressed this issue.

@NomadElite

5 күн бұрын

Ouch! Yes, Paraguayans speak very respectfully, and rarely do they yell.

How do expats adjust to the summer humidity and heat? Is there humidity without an ocean? How is the weather between March and December before the summertime?

@NomadElite

3 ай бұрын

There sure can be humidity without the ocean. You adjust gradually; it really depends on what you've been accustomed to. Paraguay is home to a very unique climate; it's hard to describe. There's no real winter here. It's mostly hot, but some months can be on the cooler side of things, with daily temperatures hanging out between 18 - 27 degrees.

@dovygoodguy1296

3 ай бұрын

@@NomadElite And Real Feel??

Thanksgiving and Christmas back in the USA I can make it work.❤

@NomadElite

26 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

Alright mate. Ive decided to move to Paraguay. I want to be down there ASAP. Would $10K in savings be enough to get a residence permit and start life down there? Im making about $3K a month virtually

@NomadElite

3 ай бұрын

I just shot that video you requested a while ago. Please send me another email, and I'll answer your question about Paraguay residency.

@itsjacobgandy

3 ай бұрын

@@NomadElite Thanks brother

Do you know about the presence of the chinese government in paraguay? Theyre building infrastructure throughout central america to aid in immigration to america but idk what they do out in Paraguay - any insights or info?

@NomadElite

3 ай бұрын

Paraguay is one of the few countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. It's either, or.

@itsjacobgandy

3 ай бұрын

@@NomadElite Thankyou mate!

@talkopinionrd2705

Ай бұрын

Chinese goverment has nothing to do with Paraguay 🇵🇾, Paraguay is an Taiwan partnert.

Are there snakes and reptiles there?

@NomadElite

2 ай бұрын

Snakes exist in most countries for sure!

@ethandouro4334

17 күн бұрын

Only Largatillas

You’re already speaking English, so what’s with the English subtitles?

@MrBCWalker01

3 ай бұрын

For the benefit of those that are hard of hearing, deaf, or are watching without sound for whatever reason.

@NomadElite

3 ай бұрын

For those who might not be fluent enough or can't understand my accent, sure, there are also disabled people watching, which will no doubt help them as well.

@wesgraham2262

3 ай бұрын

@@NomadElite Makes sense.

@sfrwriter

Ай бұрын

For people who might watch this at work in silent mode.