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Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy

| February 4, 2012 | 0 Comments

The future of curing disease and restoring youth Your body is in a constant state of renewal. With every breath you take, the stem cells inside your body are renewing and regenerating themselves. These seemingly miraculous cells have the ability to transform themselves into brand new healthy cells to replace the sick or worn out [...]

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Guatemala: Launch Pad 2012

Guatemala: Launch Pad 2012

| February 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

When we moved to Guatemala four years ago, we honestly thought we were on vacation! With each passing day it became evident that there was more to explore in this mystical land, and much more to discover. Everyone was talking about the “2012” experience—and now here we are! There is a shift that is happening [...]

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February 2012 in Revue Magazine

February 2012 in Revue Magazine

| February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

Hello, thanks for picking up the February issue of Revue. The first-of-the-year is behind us and it’s time to continue on with 2012. With that in mind, we have filled the pages with all kinds of fun stuff to do in Guatemala. For those who feel the need to dance in the streets (or at [...]

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The 2012 Mayan Meetings Beyond the Glyphs: Mayan Inscriptions as Literature

The 2012 Mayan Meetings Beyond the Glyphs: Mayan Inscriptions as Literature

| January 31, 2012 | 0 Comments

After decades of hard work at deciphering Mayan hieroglyphs from c. 300-900 AD, we are left with thousands of texts written in Classic Mayan. How do we go about studying these sources as true texts? What were the different genres of writing, and how did they vary over time and space? How did scribes design [...]

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Astrophotography in Guatemala

Astrophotography in Guatemala

| January 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

We are happy to share with you some marvelous samples of astrophotography from Guatemala captured by the patient lens of Ivan Castro Peña. Just last week we published a time lapse video entitled Una noche en tu gracia made by mister Castro during six different nights in the locations of Alotenango, Amatitlán, Los Pocitos Pacaya, [...]

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Big Changes in Absentee Voting for US Citizens Abroad

Big Changes in Absentee Voting for US Citizens Abroad

| January 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

2012 marks an important election year in the USA. If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad and plan to vote, you need to act now, even if you think you are already registered. New regulations under the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (MOVE Act) for overseas voting went into effect in 2010. To [...]

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Time-lapse video: Sunset at Lake Izabal

Time-lapse video: Sunset at Lake Izabal

| January 6, 2012 | 0 Comments

Here’s another time-lapse video made by Roberto Quesada, but this time he captured the sunset at Lake Izabal. Enjoy!

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Time-lapse video: Sunset at Lake Atitlán

Time-lapse video: Sunset at Lake Atitlán

| January 5, 2012 | 2 Comments

One of our favorites photographers from Guatemala, Roberto Quesada, has prepared this time-lapse video of a winter sunset at Lake Atitlán. Enjoy!

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Amazing time-lapse video: Una noche en tu gracia

Amazing time-lapse video: Una noche en tu gracia

| January 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

Long-time Revue collaborator Ivan Castro Peña has produced this time-lapse video based on 4,000 photographs that he took during six different nights in the locations of Alotenango, Amatitlán, Los Pocitos Pacaya, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Mazatenango and Puerto de San José. You can visit Ivan Castro’s blog to learn the technical details behind the production of [...]

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9th Annual Photo Issue of Revue Magazine

9th Annual Photo Issue of Revue Magazine

| January 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

A good snapshot stops a moment from running away. —Eudora Welty

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January 2012 in Revue Magazine

January 2012 in Revue Magazine

| January 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

88 photographs grace the pages this month of our 9th Annual Photo Issue. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. There are interesting, beautiful and thought-provoking images sent to us by recreational and professional photographers alike. We sincerely thank all of you who submitted photos this year. We received a few after [...]

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Santa Cruz La Laguna

Santa Cruz La Laguna

| December 9, 2011 | 1 Comment

text/photos by Carla Berryhill I have been to Lake Atitlán several times since moving to Guatemala. For me, there really is no one town or village on the lake that stands out more than the other because I think they are all interesting, beautiful and unique—but, my personal favorite is Santa Cruz La Laguna. There [...]

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Harry Danvers Art Exhibit

Harry Danvers Art Exhibit

| December 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

8 Thurs. through the end of the month — Art Exhibit Rabinal Achi by Harry Danvers at Casa N’oj in Quetzaltenango. A visual representation in miniature paintings of the ancient Maya dance-play Rabinal Achi. HARRY THOMAS DANVERS did not begin his artistic career until he arrived in Guatemala in the early 70s. There he began [...]

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Day of Joy and Fun for the Entire Family

Day of Joy and Fun for the Entire Family

| December 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

written by Maritza Ortiz CasaSito will host its Third Arts Festival on December 3 at La Cooperación Española in La Antigua Guatemala. Over 100 Guatemalan children and youth will enchant locals and visitors with their artistic talents. The festival will delight everyone with a wonderful art exhibition, music shows, and theater and dance performances. The [...]

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December 2011 in Revue Magazine

December 2011 in Revue Magazine

| December 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you are not sure what to buy a loved one for Christmas, or any occasion for that matter, we have some suggestions. In the book category, turn to page 17 for Dianne Carofino’s preview of Guatemala: People and Tradition. Photographer Santiago Albert’s black and white work evokes the splendor of the human experience in [...]

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Guatemalan journalist nominated for International Emmy

Guatemalan journalist nominated for International Emmy

| November 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

Guatemalan journalist Harris Whitbeck has been nominated for an International Emmy award for his production La Expedicion, Mas Alla de lo Imposible (The Expedition, Beyond the Impossible), which was broadcast last year on Televisa and produced for Fundacion Teleton.   Competing in the field of reality programs, La Expedicion tells the story of 11 people [...]

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November 2011 in Revue Magazine

November 2011 in Revue Magazine

| November 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

The 3rd annual Festival de la Tortuga will be held this month on the Pacific beaches in Monterrico and neighboring Hawaii. The festival’s purpose is to raise awareness of the endangered olive ridley sea turtle; Alice Lee provides details, including a rundown on the events and activities. This month Thor Janson brings us Getting High [...]

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Fridas celebrates 16 years

Fridas celebrates 16 years

| October 2, 2011 | 0 Comments

What started out as a tiny neighborhood taqueria with only two tables celebrates its 16th anniversary this month as well as a prestigious honor from Trip Advisor. Now a dining favorite with 30 tables in La Antigua Guatemala, Fridas Cocina Mexicana & Bar serves authentic Mexican cuisine seven days a week in a spacious location [...]

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Mesón Panza Verde’s Silver Anniversary

Mesón Panza Verde’s Silver Anniversary

| October 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

“You can buy it as your house or buy it as a business—either way it’s the same price!” said Hartmut Zersch, the previous owner. With that agreed to, Mesón Panza Verde, La Antigua Guatemala’s first European-style bed and breakfast which opened in 1986, had two new owners: Laurel Jacobson and Bruce McCowan. For the first [...]

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International peace-building group now in Guatemala

International peace-building group now in Guatemala

| October 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

written by Val Liveoak An international gathering of facilitators for the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) will be held Oct. 2-8 in La Antigua Guatemala at Posada Belen. Approximately 100 attendees from 20 countries are expected, and the gathering will be fully bilingual (English and Spanish). AVP began in 1975 in New York’s Green Haven [...]

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October 2011 in Revue Magazine

October 2011 in Revue Magazine

| October 1, 2011 | 3 Comments

October’s arrival should give us more confidence to venture out without umbrellas as the rainy season yields to more sunshine and more reasons to enjoy Guatemala’s treasures. Looking for getaways? With a mirror-like cenote surrounded by a rainforest, Laguna Lachuá in Alta Verapaz is a stunning destination (p16). Meanwhile, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta [...]

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Guatemala noisily celebrates its 190th birthday

Guatemala noisily celebrates its 190th birthday

| September 15, 2011 | 0 Comments

Celebrating their nation’s 190th Independence Day, Guatemalans streamed into streets and central squares across the country on Thursday, Sept. 15, to enjoy parades, music, food and fireworks. Communities large and small marked the occasion with torch-bearing runners, drumbeats of school bands, concerts and speeches. Food vendors served a mouth-watering variety of dishes as locals and [...]

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Civic fair draws a crowd in La Antigua

Civic fair draws a crowd in La Antigua

| September 5, 2011 | 1 Comment

Musicians, artists, NGOs and community groups were among participants in Libre al Viento, a festival of civic and cultural activities that was held Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Palace of the Captains General in La Antigua Guatemala. Antigüeños and tourists alike streamed through the palace throughout the day to enjoy the activities and displays, which [...]

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United States names new Guatemala ambassador

United States names new Guatemala ambassador

| September 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

U.S. President Barack Obama has named Arnold A. Chacón, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, as ambassador to Guatemala, succeeding Stephen G. McFarland, who held the post since 2008. Officially he remains a U.S. designee until his credentials are accepted by the Guatemalan government. Chacón, whose nomination was confirmed last month by the [...]

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September 2011 in Revue Magazine

September 2011 in Revue Magazine

| September 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

September is always a festive month with Guatemala’s Independence Day on the 15th. Expect lots of fireworks, parades, music and events as Guatemala celebrates 190 years of independence (page 15). And with presidential elections coming up on Sept. 11, this month will be especially significant (page 54). Also in this issue: Unicorns in Guatemala? Conservationist [...]

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In the Land of Green Lightning

In the Land of Green Lightning

| August 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

  Author/photographer: Thor Janson Published by Artemis Edinter Spanish/English 240 pages, color photography   “Biologist, conservationist and photographer Thor Janson has worked in Central America for nearly thirty years. In this book he reveals his deep love and respect for the land and its inhabitants through 250 stunning color photographs accompanied by short descriptive text. [...]

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Alterna

Alterna

| August 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship in Guatemala written by Reid Lustig To fry an egg is no simple task. One must tromp through the forest harvesting wood with a machete, haul a hefty bundle back to the house on foot, arrange the sticks in a fire pit and nurse the flame to life. There are more [...]

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My Guatemala

My Guatemala

| August 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

Author/photographer: Hanne Linder KOM Publishing (www.komforlag.no) Graphic design: MILLA Design Printed in Guatemala by Print Studio 222 pages, color photography www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrOX29x1zvg “My Guatemala brings you a powerful encounter with the people and the environment the author has gotten to know throughout more than 20 years. It all comes together as a colorful and fulfilling book [...]

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August 2011 in Revue Magazine

August 2011 in Revue Magazine

| August 1, 2011 | 2 Comments

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, the Fotokids NGO could fill a library with its successes. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, Fotokids was founded in 1991 by photojournalist Nancy McGirr with the aim of using photography to break the cycle of poverty for the children of the Guatemala City dump. From six students [...]

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Dozens attend fundraiser for Niños de Guatemala

Dozens attend fundraiser for Niños de Guatemala

| July 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

Dozens of patrons enjoyed cocktails and appetizers Saturday evening, July 16, at a fundraiser for Niños de Guatemala (NDG), an NGO that operates a school for poor children in Ciudad Vieja, among other education-related services. Guests met with blue-shirted staff and volunteers and viewed a series of photographs depicting children and teachers at NDG’s school, [...]

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