Guatemala English language Magazine
CLICK HERE FOR THE JUNE 2021 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE Welcome to the June issue of REVUE, thanks for reading. Guatemala is receiving more and more international visitors, many who feel they no longer need to wear a mask because they have already received their vaccinations. To those folks, please remember that Guatemala still has mask guidelines and they are […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, “Families in Guatemala” Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/FamiliesinGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE MAY 2021 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE As we go to press the Guatemalan government is sending out notices about the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccinations now in progress. Go to registrovacunacovid.mspas.gob.gt/mspas/login for more info. Flora & Fauna of Guatemala is the theme in this month’s Photo Contest. Birds were a popular choice of focus for many […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, “Flora & Fauna of Guatemala” Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/Flora&FaunaofGuatemala Here are the winning […]
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Tschiffely’s Epic Equestrian Ride: Over the Andes to Guatemala and On to Washington D.C.(Part of the Yin & Yang of Travel Series) Tschiffely’s Ride tells the story of one of the greatest horse rides of all time. A.F. Tschiffely’s 10,000-mile journey through Latin America over a three-year period from 1925-1928, making him one of the most influential equestrian travel writers […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE APRIL 2021 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE This month we pay homage to the Maya of Guatemala. Our reach-out to photographers garnished an amazing array of thoughtful, engaging and interesting images. Here’s hoping you enjoy viewing them as much as we do. As early as 1500 BCE the Maya had settled in villages and had developed agriculture […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, The Maya in Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/TheMayaInGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE MARCH 2021 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE Last year Semana Santa (Holy Week) was cancelled at the last minute because of the COVID-19 virus. This year, the preparations for celebrating this extremely non-social-distancing tradition have changed dramatically. Concerts, small indoor processions, Holy Vigils, Masses, prayers and recitals can still be “shared” this year through formats such as […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Volcanoes of Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/VolcanoesofGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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Anna Zauner received the evacuation notice at 10 p.m. on March 15th, 2020: Have all of your things packed and ready in an hour. “I was 30 minutes from home with nothing packed,” according to Anna, “home” being the highlands of Guatemala where Anna was one of 165 Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) serving in the “Land of Eternal Spring.” Due […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE Welcome to the February 2021 edition of Revue. The theme of our Photo Contest this month Friends & Lovers in Guatemala goes hand-in-hand with the tradition of Valentine’s Day. Though the origins are shrouded in mystery, Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Friends and Lovers in Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/FriendsandLoversinGuatemala Here are the winning […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE JANUARY 2021 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE Welcome to the New Year. We hope you enjoy our 18th Annual Photo Issue. We wish all of you all of the best in 2021, Terry and John Kovick Biskovich, Publishers
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CLICK HERE FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE December brings us to the close of 2020, one of the overall strangest and most difficult years for so many. Let us look forward to 2021 with renewed hope and optimism. There are many events and celebrations happening in December, but this year, most of the processions and other crowd-gathering cultural […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Children in Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/ChildreninGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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When the Guatemalan government of President Alejandro Giammattei instituted daily curfews, suspension of public transportation, closure of open marketplaces and schools, cancellation of all incoming flights and the prohibition of gatherings of more than 100 people to prevent the spread of COVID-19 those living in poverty were hit the hardest. Before the virus while over 59% of Guatemalans were estimated […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE Welcome to the November edition of Revue. We hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. On page 26 Elizabeth Rose introduces us to the non-profit Long Way Home Hero School whose staff has been visiting student homes during COVID-19. Remote learning for a lot of these children is difficult because […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Food in Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/FoodinGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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I first became aware of Victor Montejo almost twenty years ago when I read The Adventures of Mr. Puttison Among the Maya, his historical and satirical novel about an American traveler who turns up in a remote Maya village and is mistakenly thought to be a priest, sewing confusion among the local population. The story provides an excellent example of […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE As we go to press the President of Guatemala has announced the re-opening of the country. Masks are still required and there are restrictions on crowd size indoors and a curfew on liquor sales. We’ll see how things work out moving forward. In the Revue this month we have pages and […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Pets in Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/PetsinGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE Here we are in September. Most businesses have been opening up again, using new standards of conduct. Social distancing and limited clientele is the norm. It is still important to use a face covering and keep your hands sanitized. But still, many businesses are hard put to bring in enough income […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Pastimes in Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/PastimesinGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE AUGUST ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE There is not much to say this month. Same as last month. We hope everyone is staying home as much as possible. Some businesses are starting to open up. Several restaurants have take-out and delivery service, while some are offering limited seating service. We hope you enjoy the many excellent photographs […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Gardens of Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/GardensOfGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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Vino y Cocina with a recipe for a Guatemalan Tamarind Martini by Guatemalan Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard Despite the Spanish influence, wine has not been a popular drink in Guatemala. In the last few years, however, in connection with the foodie revolution, wine culture is developing among Guatemalans. From vinotecas (wine-tasting houses) and wine aficionados to a winery in La Antigua, […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE JULY 2020 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE There is not much to say this month. Same as last month. We hope everyone is staying at home as much as possible. Most businesses are still closed. Several restaurants offer take-out and delivery service. We have some beautiful and touching photos from the Photo Contest Portraits of Guatemala. Author […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Portraits of Guatemala Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/PortraitsOfGuatemala Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- […]
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CLICK HERE FOR THE JUNE 2020 ISSUE OF REVUE MAGAZINE There is not much to say this month. Same as last month. We hope everyone is staying home as much as possible. Most businesses are still closed. Several restaurants offer take-out and delivery service. We have some interesting photos from the Photo Contest “Guatemala Indoors.” Chef Amalia shares some recipes […]
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Winners of this month’s Photo Contest, Guatemala Indoors Here are the results of this month’s contest in both categories, Popular Vote (most “likes”) and Winners by Editorial Decision. For obvious reasons, our sponsors cannot participate this month, so prizes are basically bragging rights. You can see all of the great photographs at fb.Revuemagazine/GuatemalaIndoors Here are the winning photographs… ————————————————————————————————- Ganadores […]
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