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10 Things You Need to Know About Costa Rica

July 24, 2017 by Shelly Ortiz3 Comments

Most people know Costa Rica for its biodiversity, adventure tours, and beautiful beaches. But its landscape and various terrains doesn’t make it any different from neighboring countries such as Nicaragua or Guatemala. So do you REALLY know Costa Rica? Here’s a list of 10 things you probably don’t know, but should. It’s Not Cheap Visitors tend to think that because Costa Rica is located in Central America, it must be cheap--Wrong. There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Expatriate, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Nicaragua, Public Transportation, Traffic, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildlife

A Remington and a Volvo

June 28, 2017 by Marlena FiolLeave a Comment

At 9, I thought it was crazy. My dad was going to squeeze Mom and all six of us kids into a boxy, top heavy, narrow Volvo station wagon, and we were going to drive for three months from our home in Paraguay to Kansas where my father grew up. This trip had been his dream since coming to Paraguay in 1951 to found and manage a Mennonite leprosy mission. “Is there really a road that goes all the way from Paraguay to the States?” I asked. Dad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Andes, Argentina, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Kansas, Naked, Nicaragua, Panama Canal, Panama City, South America

She Becomes a Judge and I Become a Mountain Nomad

November 28, 2016 by Marinel de JesusLeave a Comment

As usual, I was in my office sipping my cup of soy latte when I heard screaming from a group of female colleagues down the hallway. Having been here at this office for 13 years, my first thought was, “Oh, someone just announced she’s engaged or having a baby.”  My legal office is full of female attorneys. Actually, a majority of them are females. I hit 40 this year. So, as you can see, I spent majority of my fertile years as a female in this work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Africa, Backpacking, Desert, Fashion, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Nicaragua, South Africa, Trekking, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

11 surfers’ paradise spots in Sardinia to be visited as soon as possible

September 29, 2015 by Claudia Tavani2 Comments

Surf junkies travel the world to ride the perfect wave. A few countries have the reputation for being a real paradise for surfers – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Australia, South Africa, Hawaii. Others, such as Cuba and Uruguay, are becoming more popular destinations to surf. However, not many know that at the very heart of the Mediterranean there’s an island that is rich in lush nature, mountains, beautiful small cities, unique archeological sites, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Africa, Australia, Beach, Costa Rica, Cuba, Hawaii, Hiking, Mediterranean, Nicaragua, Paradise, Sand, South Africa, Sports, Surfing, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Five places to never miss on a trip to Nicaragua

August 6, 2015 by Claudia TavaniLeave a Comment

Before visiting Nicaragua for the first time, I had really low expectations on this country. I didn’t know many people who had been there before, and anyways none of them appeared to be particularly impressed with it. It was not meant to be the highlight of my trip through Central America, but I quickly fell in love with it – so much so that after my first visit I went back two more times. As I quickly learned once there, Nicaragua actually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Central America, Chile, Coffee, Food and Wine, Museum, Nicaragua, Peru, Restaurants, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildlife

El Salvador Wedding and Lago De Coatepeque

January 10, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

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

On Trust & Traveling & Treasure Making

August 27, 2014 by Louise Lakier1 Comment

Part I ~ Friendship I thought about trust a lot the other day. I was on my way to photograph a house in the Isletas. There are 300+ islands in Lake Nicaragua close to Granada. It is my favorite place to immerse myself in nature and retreat from the stifling heat of the city. I thought to rustle up a group to join me but soon realized with schedules and distances and timelines we were not going to connect. I am always a bit wary when I am out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Beer, Drinking, Mountain Climbing, Music, Nicaragua, Rainforest, Spain, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Nicaraguan Pirate Story

July 31, 2014 by Louise Lakier1 Comment

Chapter I: The Introduction He filled the doorway and peered down at me with eyes the color of the deep blue sea. “You must be Louise” he said, “Come in”. The familiarity startled me a little. It had been one of those weeks where the city water was on for just a few hours a day. Bathing was barely an option. Doing laundry was not. Nothing was clean. Black board shorts and a matching tank top would have to do. The two bus, one van, and one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Avocado, Bermuda, Bus Travel, Drinking, Garden, Internet, Journey, Nicaragua, Sailing, Spain, Walking tour, Wildlife

Five Selfish Reasons to Add Volunteering to your Travels

June 29, 2014 by Two Bein' Chili4 Comments

Machete Man

Let’s face it; volunteering our time and effort to a worthy cause is a nice, feel-good thing to do.  For many of us, however, the idea of doing work when we could otherwise be relaxing on a beach or exploring the jungle just sounds … crazy.  We’re traveling to enjoy life, not to waste our precious time milking cows or digging ditches.  Well, I’d like to help you see the light: not only can volunteering let you to contribute directly to a cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Backpacking, Beach, Costa Rica, Drinking, Farming, Hiking, Honduras, Lodge, Nicaragua, Rainforest, Restaurants, Save Money, Spain, Village, Volunteer, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

The Howler Monkeys of Nicaragua

September 29, 2013 by Kim HornsbyLeave a Comment

A deafening jungle downpour assaulted the clay roof of my cousin, Rob’s Nicaraguan ranch house. Lying snug in bed, I foresaw the cancellation of our excursion at first light to track the elusive Mantled Howler Monkeys. Every day for the last week, I’d been woken by the guttural roaring of howlers somewhere off in the Mombacho jungle, but I had yet to lay eyes on one. The fierce rain was so loud from inside the house that even if they were calling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Bicycle, Central America, Coffee, Disneyland, Drinking, Food and Wine, Helicopter, Hiking, History, Music, Nicaragua, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, Seattle

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