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Asunción Paraguay: Is it South America's Most Overlooked City? 

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Not that many tourists place Paraguay or its capital, Asunción on their list of places to visit. Is there a good reason for that? Or are they missing out on experiencing a special place? I'll try to give an answer to those questions in the video.
This could be the most comprehensive look at Asunción on RU-vid. Check out what this city has to offer!
Music provided by Epidemic Sound.
Having retired in 2023, I now travel full-time, seeing places all around the world. My idea for RU-vid is to make the videos more about the places and people along the way, than about me. I hope that the experience for you is both entertaining and educational. Perhaps you will come away from my channel with ideas about places you would like to visit or be inspired to forge your own way.
I travel slowly, spending four or five weeks in each destination. Hopefully, that will allow me to go beyond the surface to find the essence of each location. By the end of 2024, I will have visited 14 countries and five of the seven continents. Come along for the journey!

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Комментарии : 77   
@benparker2522
@benparker2522 6 дней назад
The editing has the feel of a documentary instead of the typical RU-vid vlog, you pack in a lot more with a lot less fluff, great video!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 6 дней назад
That is very nice of you to say! I have a great time shooting, writing and editing these videos. I appreciate you watching and for leaving such a wonderful comment!
@heatherstephenson4371
@heatherstephenson4371 25 дней назад
Visiting Paraguay sure doesn't look like a mistake to me. What a beautiful place full of history and culture!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 25 дней назад
I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised! It won't be long before people discover that there is another place they should visit in South America.
@Lanarajaeslamejorfruta
@Lanarajaeslamejorfruta 13 дней назад
​@@oldaloneandfarfromhomeSouth America is only Paraguay, the rest of the countries are from Central America.
@AlfredoBrizuela09
@AlfredoBrizuela09 11 дней назад
@heatherstephenson43... ¡ Realmente cierto, P A R A G U A Y exuda H I S T O R I A por cada uno de sus poros o " Letras " Su capital Asunción ( Primera Ciudad/ Cabildo y Municipio del Río de la Plata) Donde surgieron los primeros criollos y mestizos etc. de la región, que junto a Carios Guaraníes, por propia voluntad partieron desde allí , siendo gran mayoría los artífices de la Conquista y civilización del Río de la Plata ( Fundando "70" ciudades y pueblos por toda la región ) Siendo los primeros mancebos de la tierra con derechos o propietarios con Títulos de solares en Buenos Aires ( Hombres y primera mujer: Ana Díaz ) al igual que otras fundaciones . Españoles la llamaron " Madre de Ciudades " o " Amparo y Reparo de la Conquista " Recibe otras tantas denominaciones : " Capital mundial de la Amistad " Reconocida por las NN.UU. debido a la iniciativa del Dr. paraguayo Artemio Bracho en instituír el día mundial de la Amistad. También la llaman " Ciudad Verde de Hispanoamérica " Por exhibir vegetación abundante
@fulltimeabroad
@fulltimeabroad 24 дня назад
You've convinced us to add Paraguay to our South America travels!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 24 дня назад
Awesome! It felt a little like I was discovering something new, when I visited, since there weren't that many other tourists around!
@caciquecorumba
@caciquecorumba 14 дней назад
One of the things you will enjoy most about Paraguay in general is the people with their warmth, the captivating culture, and the immensity of landscapes and geographical and natural environments. Gretings, welcome and be good!!!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 14 дней назад
I certainly have found all of that to be the case! Paraguay has been a wonderful surprise for me!
@rodirgourbieta-eb4yx
@rodirgourbieta-eb4yx 7 дней назад
I’m from Paraguay and I’m really happy you showed all the good things about my country.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 6 дней назад
It was my pleasure! You have a beautiful and interesting country!
@markgolden6060
@markgolden6060 22 дня назад
I'm looking forward to your next videos about Paraguay. I had dismissed visiting it before, but am now considering a road trip around the country this coming May,. Enjoy your time in Asuncion.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 22 дня назад
Thank you so much! I don't show much more than Asunción in my videos. In the next one (out Sunday) I do discuss and try some of the traditional foods of Paraguay. I've moved on to Bolivia at this point, but I am regretting my decision not to go to Iguazu Falls. It looks incredible!
@hongganglai3758
@hongganglai3758 18 дней назад
Awesome content!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 17 дней назад
I am so glad that you like it!
@donnabeaman7135
@donnabeaman7135 17 дней назад
I glad you chose to explore that country. You could have done Buenos Aries, & Rio but other travel writers do those. And it certainly doesn't help with negative news about imagrants from that area. We do need to know more about these smaller countries! Another good travel video.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 17 дней назад
Thank you so much! I will absolutely visit well-known areas, but I truly enjoy going places that haven't been discovered by the masses. I appreciate you watching and your kind words!
@Lanarajaeslamejorfruta
@Lanarajaeslamejorfruta 13 дней назад
Buenos aires😂😂
@axelstone8569
@axelstone8569 6 дней назад
They are rightly proud of their country. I come from Europe and I think Paraguay is a very beautiful country that has a lot to offer. It was love at second sight for Asuncion. Today I know a lot of beautiful places in Asuncion and with the many trees and nature it is one of the most beautiful cities I know. I have been to the USA, Asia and in Europe I have visited almost all western countries and cities. The video is very well made. Thank you
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 6 дней назад
Very kind of you to say! It won't be long before many more people discover the beauty and appeal of visiting Paraguay and Asunción. I appreciate you leaving such a wonderful comment.
@mikegeorge4538
@mikegeorge4538 25 дней назад
It's fun being an armchair traveler with you as our guide!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 25 дней назад
So awesome to hear that from you! I am honored to serve in the role!
@gg13308
@gg13308 3 дня назад
very cool and informative
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 3 дня назад
I appreciate that! I was pleasantly surprised by Asunción.
@rpliegos
@rpliegos 25 дней назад
Very interesting city! I had never thought about visiting Paraguay, thanks for the video, I really enjoy them! Hope you make it safely to Bolivia
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 25 дней назад
There is a lot of great stuff here and very few other tourists to share it with! Paraguay will be discovered someday. Thank you for watching and thanks for the travel wishes!
@marcezs08
@marcezs08 7 дней назад
Museo del Barro, AKA Clay museum btw. not Barrio aka neighborhood. It is fascinating to watch a video of someone elses perspective to a place you live in.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 7 дней назад
I realized that it was Barro and not Barrio in time for my final video from Paraguay. I got it right when I mentioned it there! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
@Rodri92Irdor
@Rodri92Irdor 22 дня назад
Really enjoyed your videos. Id like to sugest using music from the country you are visiting, like Agustin Barrios in this case
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 22 дня назад
Thank you! I would love to use music from artists in each of the countries I visit, but I cannot do that without securing the rights to use those songs. The service that I use (and pay for) is one of the best, but it is limited in what music is available from each country.
@alexandrelucascoelho7175
@alexandrelucascoelho7175 9 дней назад
Hi, let me say that your video is absolutely fantastic, information, nice views, high quality images and a very cool mood that captivate us to keep watching it. Congratulations , you have got a new brazilian subscriper😎
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 9 дней назад
That is so nice to hear! Thank you for all of the kind words. I'm looking forward to visiting Brazil one day!
@alexandrelucascoelho7175
@alexandrelucascoelho7175 9 дней назад
@@oldaloneandfarfromhome you will be very welcome, come to see my city Rio de Janeiro, you will love it.
@ANDREA-rn9mr
@ANDREA-rn9mr 8 дней назад
Viva Py🇵🇾 Thx for the vid❤❤
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 8 дней назад
You are quite welcome! I enjoyed my time in Paraguay.
@Jim-lr1zg
@Jim-lr1zg День назад
I'm going in a week and a half!!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome День назад
I believe you will have a really good time!
@andreaechaguemorel541
@andreaechaguemorel541 8 дней назад
When I'm traveling I'm always -heavily- invested in new gastronomic experiencies, as a Paraguayan and a foodie I discover something new here every week, there are SO many incredible options. So if food motivates you, just know that in visiting Asunción you will not be disappointed. (:
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 8 дней назад
I certainly found the culinary experiences available in Asunción to be amazing! Thank you for adding to the discussion!
@simonsparaguay
@simonsparaguay 8 дней назад
Enjoyed the video. Nice to see someone visiting Paraguay and doing infomation and not just opinions.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 8 дней назад
Thank you for the kind words. I try to show places as they are. If I like something, I will offer up my opinion.
@fleitzify
@fleitzify 8 дней назад
Yes, lets keep it that way. Paraguay siempre!
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 8 дней назад
I understand why you would want to keep it that way!
@fleitzify
@fleitzify 8 дней назад
@@oldaloneandfarfromhome yeah, I've been living here 2 years.
@wolfen69
@wolfen69 6 дней назад
That's the old port not used anymore as such. It's now the city's ministry and cultural center. The real port is a big modern complex some 20 km north with lots of activity.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 6 дней назад
Thank you so much for providing that information to me! I always thought it was a bit quiet on the waterfront there. I appreciate you watching!
@wolfen69
@wolfen69 6 дней назад
@@oldaloneandfarfromhome No problem! All port activity is now in a neighboring city of Mariano Roque Alonso which would be considered the greater Asunción area, like San Lorenzo, Lambaré, etc. Glad you liked our city and hope you had a good time. All Paraguay is very laid back and chill. The zoo part was very sad indeed, let's hope things change.
@caciquecorumba
@caciquecorumba 14 дней назад
I must explain that the main causes of the war of triple alliance or war of Paraguay were the geopolitical differences in the XIX century, as the political support of the government of Argentina to a coup d'état in Uruguay during the Uruguayan civil war, the invasion of the Uruguayan territory by the military forces of the ''Empire of Brazil''. The government of Francisco S. Lopez, who had good relations with the legitimate government of Uruguay, rejected this and the unbridled expansionism of Brazil, which also had disputed claims with Paraguay. It would not be correct to frame him simply as the instigator of the war.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 13 дней назад
Point taken. I certainly appreciate the history lesson! Thank you for watching!
@aw43678
@aw43678 2 дня назад
My wife and I just got back. She’s from there. Asunción they speak Spanish mixed with Guarani - mainly they throw “piko” in sentences or they use “luego”. If you travel east into the country it becomes Guarani mixed with Spanish. And the regions around La cuidad de la este - they speak Portuguese while many signs are in German. But do not expect people to speak English. It’s just not there.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 2 дня назад
I heard some Guarani, but I didn't know that Portuguese was widely spoken in some areas. I was also aware of a large German population in the country. There were very few, as you say, English speakers. I am fine with that and I make do, as best I can. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my video!
@AnyM4jorDude
@AnyM4jorDude 26 дней назад
Better than Rick Steeve's.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 26 дней назад
That is quite a compliment! Thank you very much!
@AnyM4jorDude
@AnyM4jorDude 26 дней назад
I feel the same way about zoos.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 26 дней назад
If the place is a rescue and the animals have plenty of space and lots of enrichment, I can totally get behind the facility. If it exists just to exhibit animals, that is sad.
@jgonz260
@jgonz260 26 дней назад
@@oldaloneandfarfromhome I am from Paraguay and I kind of agree that zoos are sad places for animals. This zoo is better now than in the past but the animals even though well taken care of still live in cages like in most zoos.
@MD11339
@MD11339 21 день назад
It was noted many Germans immigrated to Asicion Paraguay especially nazis
@supergodmode
@supergodmode 11 дней назад
Lopez didn't incitated to the war was a secret plan against Paraguay by Brazil and Argentina mainly, Brazil in spanish times always was invading and stoling spanish land's overall "El tratado de tordesillas" also years ago Brazil started invading Paraguayan's land in spanish times as Uruguay and Misiones
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 11 дней назад
Thank you for the clarification. I was going off of what I was told by several tour guides. I should have done a little more research for myself.
@supergodmode
@supergodmode 11 дней назад
@@oldaloneandfarfromhome Yes because Is a shame for argentinians also uruguayans their countries were formed by the division of Paraguayan's province to create "El virreynato del rio de la Plata" after this the allied to brazilians because as them they debt to U.K so they made the war to end up with Paraguay and start a new version of the history, Argentina didn't end with us but they still use their fake version about our own history to try to clean up all those war crimes they commited then
@arenitacandmart1
@arenitacandmart1 13 дней назад
@oldaloneandfarfromhome The tigers were rescued from an argentinian circus, thou you are right those are small places for them
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 13 дней назад
I looked online to see if they had been rescued from somewhere, but couldn't find any mention of that. It does make me feel a little better about them being there. Still wish the conditions were better. Thank you for the information!
@dianaf.8168
@dianaf.8168 День назад
In fact around the year 2012/2013 a circus came on tour and then left abandoned the 8 tigers, and a lion in cages and in poor condition, the zoo and an NGO since then tucked them and took care of them until now. These animals could not be released in their habitat because the circus cut their nails so they remained in the zoo. the lion sadly passed away in 2018 due to a tumor. i think is good that at least they are there finally they had and have some peace after suffering so much in the circus.
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome День назад
Subsequent to releasing the video, I heard that the tigers were rescued from the circus. It does make me feel better, but I would still prefer to see them living in better conditions. Thank you for adding to the conversation!
@zottelOne
@zottelOne 6 дней назад
Schöne haarp Wolken.
@liking216
@liking216 6 дней назад
Me agrada y no hay venezolanos q paz.
@GipsyDean
@GipsyDean 23 дня назад
Your presentations are a little too professional appearing. You must spend a lot of time editing. You can't help being old, but being alone? Why? Where is home? I have none now, I am a Gipsy, but seldom alone...
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 23 дня назад
I'm a solo traveler and spend almost on my time on the road. That's the genesis of the name!
@krisborja8590
@krisborja8590 21 день назад
I rather enjoy the presentation style and editing. Keep up the great work
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 21 день назад
That is so nice of you to say! I appreciate you leaving this comment!
@SBahamondes
@SBahamondes 7 дней назад
If you like curvy women, carbs for breakfast, and homophobia Paraguay might be just the place for you
@liking216
@liking216 6 дней назад
Iré a vivir alli
@SBahamondes
@SBahamondes 5 дней назад
@@liking216 👌
@javiersanchez-tf2ke
@javiersanchez-tf2ke 13 дней назад
Le pone de fondo música africana luego música cubana no encaja con nuestro querido paraguay orrible
@oldaloneandfarfromhome
@oldaloneandfarfromhome 13 дней назад
Me hubiera encantado tocar solo música paraguaya, con mis videos de allá. Desafortunadamente, no tengo derecho a usar esa música. Tengo que reproducir lo que mi servicio de música tiene disponible.
@Lanarajaeslamejorfruta
@Lanarajaeslamejorfruta 13 дней назад
querido? esa palabra no es usada en Paraguay.
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