Nicaragua
12 Things I Have Learned About Traveling
Apr 28th
I have hit the six month mark of my little adventure, so I figured it was a good time to reflect on what I have learned. I am going to break it into a series of posts: What I Learned About Traveling, What I Learned About Living Simpler, and What I Learned About Me. Saving
An Ode to the Food of Central America
Mar 3rd
Before anyone calls me out, I know this is not a lyrical poem. I just like the word ode. As I am about to leave Central America, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on the deliciousness of the food that has helped me become a little more… um… shapely… over the
Is Granada the ‘Real’ Antigua?
Feb 25th
When I was in Antigua, Guatemala this past December, I was pondering where I would go in Nicaragua. The reason I was planning so far ahead is because: 1) I am a planner and it is just the way I think and 2) I knew there was so much of Nicaragua I wanted to see
Hiking Volcanoes – A New Tourism Niche
Feb 18th
Although I didn’t come to Central America thinking I would hike volcanoes, I discovered that there are many opportunities, and it’s the perfect way to get my fix on outdoor sports activities. Plus, it’s kind of cool to climb a volcano, especially an active one. When I was in León a couple of weeks ago,
Sexual Harassment in Central America
Feb 15th
I have chosen to write about this topic now as an outlet for my frustration. It was something I knew I would experience as a “gringa” traveling alone in Latin America. And I knew the appropriate way to handle it was to ignore it. Don’t look. Don’t say anything. Pretend you didn’t hear anything. And
A Different Kind of Road Kill in Central America
Feb 13th
In Leon I stumbled upon this squashed Iguana while walking down the street. It was 14 inches long! It’s strange to think I actually ate one of these in El Salvador.
The Art of Doing Nothing
Dec 16th
This post is long overdue. I had all the time in the world to write this post while in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua for 11 glorious days of beach town relaxation and fun, but I just didn’t feel like it. Don’t get me wrong; I did not turn into a sloth. I did not
Salsa, Salsa, and More Salsa
Dec 3rd
One month ago, I never thought this white girl would be dancing salsa and doing it well. All of the footwork, the spins, feeling the rhythm, following a lead… it’s just not in my blood like it is for Latin American women. But now, one month after my first impromptu lesson, I am a salsa
