Star Wars Celebration, Exposition, Convention
THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 5 — if you are a Star Wars Fan, this event is not to be missed.
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Ramón Ávila Exhibition
New U.S. Ambassador isn’t new to Guatemala
by Matt Bokor. A familiar face is returning to the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City. This time, Todd D. Robinson will carry the title of Ambassador. Robinson, a career diplomat with extensive experience in Latin America, served as deputy chief of mission in Guatemala City from 2009 to 2011. President Barack Obama nominated Robinson in June to succeed former Ambassador […]
Read moreOwning Real Estate while Living Abroad
Many U.S. Citizens are aware of the $250,000 ($500,000 if married filing jointly) exclusion on the gain from a sale of a home in a qualifying transaction. The following general requirements must be met to qualify for the exclusion: You must have owned and occupied the home as a principal residence for at least two out of five years prior […]
Read moreChurrasco! A Guatemalan Barbecue Experience
text, recipes & photos by chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard. (AmaliaLLC.com) Churrasco is a special Guatemalan experience that refers to cooking meats and other foods outdoors on a parrilla (grill) during gatherings where friends and family get together to celebrate special events or simply share good times. My dad’s very large family (12 brothers and sisters) had many such churrasco celebrations, and […]
Read moreWinners of the Revue Photo Contest, Oct. 2014: Pets of Guatemala
Winners by editorial decision: Winners by popular vote: Congratulations to the winners and a special thanks to the over 100 photographers who entered their submissions. It was a tough one for the judges. Stay tuned for next month’s contest.
Read moreWhat Are You Building Today?
by Sri Ram Kaa & Kira Raa. The sun rises over Guatemala and the day begins as possibilities unfold. This is a unique opportunity to be the architect of your day. Guatemala is referred to as the Land of Eternal Spring for good reason: Spring brings birth and renewal. Spring is the gift that comes after the winter and when […]
Read moreThe Butterfly Watchers
text and photos by Thor Janson. Bird watching is big business. It’s been reported that there are more than 20 million aficionados who are serious about watching these feathered friends in their natural habitat. Birds are often very beautiful and as a group they display a great diversity of color, shapes and behavior. But there is another group of […]
Read moreMurals in Homage to 13 Baktun
San Juan La Laguna by Francisco Sandoval. The Tz’tujil town of San Juan La Laguna is located on the southwest bay of Lake Atitlán. It sits against the foothills of the Rostro Maya, a sacred mountain summit that is reminiscent of a Mayan face gazing skyward. Known for its authenticity and tranquility, now there is something else that sets […]
Read moreCarlos Argüello
Visualizing a Digital Future for Latin America PROFILE by Linda Conard. Carlos Argüello—the Oscar-nominated mastermind behind unforgettable visual effects in Hollywood blockbusters like “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Batman and Robin,” “The Devil’s Advocate,” “The Mummy” and “Armageddon,” and groundbreaking music videos for artists like Michael Jackson and David Byrne—has created never-imagined new worlds on the silver screen. Now he’s using […]
Read moreReal Dining at Las Velas
by Shannon McCullough. Camino Real’s chef Walter Martínez has created an exciting new menu. There are so many wonderful restaurants in La Antigua Guatemala, you could spend a month dining out every day or night of the week. Camino Real’s Las Velas restaurant has been on my list so a few weeks ago my partner and I decided to go there […]
Read moreFrom the Publishers: September 2014
Rainy days are wonderful for crops, trees and gardens—this month’s cover demonstrates that rainy days can be full of fun for humans, too. Honoring Independence Day, Elizabeth Bell gives us the backstory on the evolution of the Guatemalan Flag(s). Thor Janson offers Butterfly Watchers, along with some amazing photographs of these beautiful creatures. Linda Conard sat down with Oscar-nominated Carlos […]
Read moreRamón Ávila: Abstractions from Within
ARTIST PROFILE by Linda Conard photos: Murphy Byrne. When you step into an exhibit of Ramón Ávila’s paintings, you are surrounded by color, emotion and intensity. Many of his oils suggest organic elements, such as earthy roots, plant fibers and even internal organs, in forms that are progressive and reaching, complex and tangled. In other works, distinct lines and robust […]
Read moreWinners of the Revue Photo Contest September 2014: Architecture in Guatemala
Winners by editorial decision Winners by popular vote Thanks again to all the participating photographers — we appreciate your sharing. See you at next month’s photo contest, the theme… to be announced.
Read moreA Thousand Word Smile
by Sri Ram Kaa & Kira Raa They say a picture is worth a thousand words…but what about a smile? An authentic smile offers such a positive experience. Have you ever noticed that when a person responds to you with a sincere smile that there is an immediate sense of reassurance? Smiles, like words can also be deceiving! We are […]
Read moreWinners of the Revue Photo Contest, August 2014. Smiles in Guatemala
Winners by Editorial Decision: “Smiles in Guatemala” Winners by Popular Vote in Facebook: “Smiles in Guatemala” Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the photographers who entered — all August contest photos can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/revuemagazine See you at next month’s Revue Photo Contest… theme to be disclosed at a later date.
Read moreFrom the Publishers
We hope you enjoy a sampling of the July Photo Contest entries of “Artists in Action.” First prize (judge’s vote) by Nelo Mijangos graces the cover. Celebrations this month include “Fiesta Time in La Antigua” by Elizabeth Bell, and Thor Janson highlights the “Rabin Ajau Pageant” in Cobán. Anniversary celebrations include “CasaSito turns 10” by Linda Conard, and “Antigua’s Favorite […]
Read moreWinners of the Revue Photo Contest, July 2014. Artists in Action, Guatemala
Winners by Editorial Decision: “Artists in Action” Winners by Popular Vote in Facebook: “Artists in Action” Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the photographers who entered — all July contest photos can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152178285598927.1073741843.334602008926&type=1 See you at next month’s Revue Photo Contest… theme to be disclosed at a later date.
Read moreShamanic Rituals and the Power of Belief
“Roads to Adventure” text and photos by Thor Janson (fb.com/nubliselva) The fabric of Mayan life is embedded with a vibrational tonality unique to its culture. Mayan America exists as a parallel reality alongside and surrounded by Latin America, it is a realm where magic and the supernatural thrive as a part of everyday life. Everywhere, just beneath the surface of […]
Read moreThe San José Cathedral
Guatemala Insight by Elizabeth Bell. Located across from the central park, it is one of the most spectacular colonial buildings in La Antigua Guatemala. The original cathedral, built in the 1540s, was severely damaged by earthquakes in 1583 and 1600 before being demolished in 1669. Captain Martin de Andújar was in charge of the new construction, but he was relieved […]
Read moreAj Tikonel Kab’ — Harvester of Honey, Guatemala
Apiculture by Linda Conard photos: Pueblo a Pueblo Beekeepers On a hot, humid Sunday morning nine men and women beekeepers hiked the slopes Lake Atitlán’s Volcán Tolimán to tend small boxes quietly buzzing in a forest clearing. Wearing a veil, jacket, and gloves over her traditional huipil and skirt, Felipa Ajcalon Sajquiy, president of the Pampojila beekeeping association, stands by […]
Read moreJune Issue of the Revue is on the streets
From the Publishers The San José Cathedral, located across from the central park, is one of the most spectacular colonial buildings in La Antigua Guatemala. Elizabeth Bell takes us back to its beginnings in the 1540s, its reconstruction and completion in 1680, only to be abandoned in 1773. Then in 1984 the National Council for the Protection of Antigua began […]
Read moreWinners of the Revue Photo Contest, June 2014. Trees of Guatemala
Winners by Editorial Decision: Trees of Guatemala Winners by Popular Vote in Facebook: Trees of Guatemala All participating photos can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152118690873927.1073741842.334602008926&type=1 Thanks for another great contest.
Read moreProfile: Elena Tujal Cocón
by Jan Theberge photo: Amber Eastman. Fresh organic produce available every Saturday — Elena Tujal Cocón has been selling her organically grown vegetables for more than three years on the patio at Fernando’s Café in La Antigua Guatemala. You can find her there every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., standing behind a table heaped with a beautiful assortment […]
Read moreUpgrading the Basics in Guatemala
Rotary International spearheads improvement projects in Sumpango’s elementary schools. Community Service (text/photos by Tono Valdés M.) — Guatemala’s Sur Rotary Club has taken on several projects of great benefit to communities throughout Guatemala. Under a new model called Future Vision, Rotary International has concentrated its efforts in the town of Sumpango, aiming to create a development model that can be […]
Read moreThe Tax Corner
by John Ohe (IRS Enrolled Agent). This month, we discuss two topics: U.S. tax implications involving a foreign spouse; and the best way to file a tax return extension. Question: Should I include my foreign spouse on my U.S. tax return? To the IRS, a spouse is usually considered foreign when he or she is a not a U.S. citizen […]
Read moreClowns “Invade” Local AIDS Orphanage
Community Service. text/photo by Benjamin Reeves. Doctor Hunter Dogherty “Patch” Adams in the house There are few phrases more depressing to hear than, “AIDS orphanage.” Yet the Hospicio de San José in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas is anything but a place of sadness, although it is the home for many acutely ill children and adults. The hospicio was established in […]
Read moreWinners of the Revue Photo Contest: May 2014. Mothers in Guatemala
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Read moreSavoring Cuaresma
(Recipe for Pescado en Escabeche) by Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard AmaliaLLC.com Lent (Cuaresma), the time leading up to Holy Week and Easter, is celebrated by about 1.2 billion Christians worldwide. In Guatemala around 60 percent of the population, or 8.2 million Roman Catholics, observe it in a very solemn manner. This is especially so in La Antigua Guatemala, where you’ll find […]
Read moreHouse Sitting
How to get a house sitting gig in Antigua or anywhere by Akaisha and Billy Kaderli Those of us who live in La Antigua Guatemala know its splendid offerings: photo opportunities everywhere, Mayan culture, great weather, international restaurants, music, amicable residents and natural beauty. Still, on occasion one might want to go to the beach or travel to visit family […]
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