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Lago De Coatepeque, El Salvador – December 2018

December 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lago De Coatepeque, El Salvador – December 2018

On a sunny day, this brilliant blue lake reflects the surrounding steep slopes of the green jungle covered caldera presenting views that are truly inspirational. The lake itself is about an hour drive from the capital of San Salvador. The road around the lake is dirt - rough at times but certainly passable in a normal car when it is dry. The small island in the southern part of the lake is called Teopan and used to be a Mayan site. Today a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: El Salvador, Rainforest, Ski Trip

Two Backpackers Tasting Coffee Around the World

July 12, 2017 by Stingy Nomads4 Comments

Two Backpackers Tasting Coffee Around the World

Exploring coffee cultures around the world. Follow two caffeine junkie-backpackers searching for the world's best coffee! The quality of a cup of coffee is determined by a complex combination of factors, both environmental and method of preparation. Since altitude, soil quality and climate are influential factors,  the bean origin influences coffee quality. These were our favorite coffees around the world. South East Asia Coffee culture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, Central America, Civil War, Coffee, Colombia, Costa Rica, Culture, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Europe, Hiking, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy

Top 9 Lakes Visited Around the World

February 26, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Top 9 Lakes Visited Around the World

In my travels around the world I have been fortunate to have visited all of these lakes listed below other then the Blue Cave Lake in Brazil. That is now on my list for my next trip to Brazil! Any of these make your list? Others to add? These are some truly special spots; they are listed alphabetically. Blue Cave Lake, Brazil or locally known as the Gruta do Lago Azul is located in Southern Brazil. I wish I had known about this lake a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Caves, El Salvador, Glacier, Italy, Lake Tahoe, Macedonia, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Peru, Ski Trip, Visa, Volcano

A Tale of Blue Gold

January 5, 2016 by Jeana Shandraw3 Comments

A Tale of Blue Gold

You might not wonder how clothes or other fabrics get their color, but textile dyes have been around for centuries affecting much more than just the world of fabric. With the introduction of exotic and stunning hues that came from dyes, the world was made a canvas upon which our ancestors painted their history. Dyes were often considered a luxury and a symbol of wealth. Of the many dyes, indigo is the oldest, and its origins are based in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa, America, Art, China, Civil War, Coffee, Egypt, El Salvador, Europe, History, India, Journey, Spain

El Salvador Wedding and Lago De Coatepeque

January 10, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

El Salvador Wedding and Lago De Coatepeque

I am sitting on the edge of Lago De Coatepeque in El Salvador on an early morning - wakened early by the suns first rays hitting my face from my cozy spot on the floor, wedged between two sofas. Last night I vaguely remembered stumbling in around 2am. Lacking in the sleep department and heavy in the alcohol recovery, I feel surprisingly well for just a few hours of sleep. Last night was a blur, it was my cousin's wedding and it was epic. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Central America, El Salvador, Fireworks, Italy, Nicaragua, Rainforest, River Rafting, Spain, Thailand, Tsunami, Walking tour, Wedding

Hidden Treasures of El Salvador

January 29, 2013 by Carolan Nathan8 Comments

Hidden Treasures of El Salvador

Hidden yet in plain sight is the poor but plentiful country of El Salvador in Central America. Bound on one side by the brilliant blue waters of the South Pacific Ocean, cornered by Honduras and Guatemala it is a country of many different facets each one shining light upon its varied attractions. Mountains, tropical rain forests, sugar plantations and the ever present pounding of surf on sandy beaches, add up to a traveller’s dream but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Beach, Central America, Chile, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, El Salvador, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Honduras, Journey, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Palm Trees, Resort

Jessica Matthews & Julia Silverman: sOccket Co-founders

November 22, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Jessica Matthews & Julia Silverman: sOccket Co-founders

sOccket is a unique soccer ball which generates and stores energy every time it is kicked. This invention has significant practical applications in energy starved regions around the world. Recently we had a chance to ask co-founders Jessica and Julia a few questions about their ingenious invention.   Q. Jessica/Julia - tell us a little about your background and how you became involved with sOccket. The concept for sOccket came out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Cell Phone, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Fashion, Mexico, South Africa, Technology

Fe y Alegra

April 9, 2009 by Krystal WuLeave a Comment

Fe y Alegra

"God, Brisa," I sighed, tightening my ponytail as we climbed the steep concrete stairs to the classroom in El Salvador. "I don't want to be here." "I know, me neither," Brisa whispered. "Mondays suck." We shared a withering smile, knowing that the next four hours would leave us emotionally exhausted. I took a deep breath, then stepped into the second grade classroom where we would spend our next hour. The classroom was green, like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Chocolate, Coffee, El Salvador, Fashion, Ice Cream, Spain, Walking tour

Pollo Campero

April 9, 2009 by Krystal WuLeave a Comment

Pollo Campero

We cannot do everything and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for God's grace to enter and do the rest. ~ Oscar Romero Pollo Campero Jackie, Trout, Molly, and I were on our way back from spending the week in Honduras and were physically and emotionally exhausted from our trip. We had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Avocado, Bus Travel, California, Cell Phone, Central America, El Salvador, Flowers, Food and Wine, Honduras, Restaurants, Spain, Taxi, Walking tour

The Guns of Central America

June 8, 2007 by Alex WelshLeave a Comment

The Guns of Central America

My journey started in Havana - probably the safest capital in Latin America. The Castro regime has put so many cops on the streets that I was instantly told from the very beginning that any assault on a traveller is unthinkable. Scams, theft, yes. But in terms of violence, it is pretty obvious on the streets of Havana who is the boss. Then I flew in to Yucatan, Eastern Mexico. As I wait in the queue for passport control, a guy in front of me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Baseball, Cell Phone, Central America, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, El Salvador, Gun, Internet, Ireland, Journey, London, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nightlife, Passport, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip

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