Tag Archives: Maya

Questions on becoming immersed into the Latin culture

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Retire Early Lifestyle

My wife, young daughter and I are looking to do our first out of country trip. We are looking to spend a month learning about Latin American culture. Continue reading →

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Unlocking the “Girl Effect” in Guatemala

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

An educated girl can change the world. Read about the indigenous Maya educational and mentorship program in Guatemala by Starfish One by One. Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog Posts, Health, Heart Song, Indigenous Life, Volunteering, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, indigenous culture, Maya, Personal Strengthening, Perspective, Volunteer | 2 Comments

Starfish One by One Empowers Young Women

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We are doing one thing – girls empowerment — and given our model, we cannot expand beyond 300. We want to do a lot for a few instead of doing a little for a lot. ‘The Girl Effect’ is the best way to tackle the otherwise daunting list of problems in Guatemala like malnutrition, environmental degradation, or economic exclusion. Continue reading →

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Lodging and Local Happenings in Panajachel

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Are you renting an apartment for this long stay. Would you mind revealing how much you pay per month and I would love to hear how the expat community, and you, are involved in local happenings. Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Housing, Indigenous Life, Is It Work or Is It Passion?, Q & A From our Readers, Volunteering, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, Finance, household expenses, housing, indigenous culture, International Experts, International Housing, Maya, Personal Strengthening, Perspective, Retirement, Travel, Volunteer | Leave a comment

Turning Trash into Beauty

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

It started as a simple, volunteer training for mothers in the adult literacy program in Guatemala City. Now Creamos is a thriving business. Continue reading →

Posted in Heart Song, Indigenous Life, Is It Work or Is It Passion?, Volunteering, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, Give, gratitude, Happiness, indigenous culture, International Experts, Learn, Maya, Mentor, Personal Strengthening, Perspective, Teach, Travel, Volunteer | 3 Comments

Working 3rd World Children

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Retire Early Lifestyle

One of the things Billy and I notice in our travels is how involved children are in providing for themselves or in bringing income to the home.

Family businesses, no matter what they are, will find children right on the scene, contributing or growing up along side. Continue reading →

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Laundry Day at Lago Atitlan, Guatemala

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Visit our website at Retire Early Lifestyle for more information on travel, early retirement and lifestyle. Traveling to other countries offers us the opportunity to appreciate how much we have been given. Here, Maya women do their laundry in the … Continue reading →