It’s been just over a week since I’ve ended my whirlwind trip through Central America, and I finally feel like I’ve had some time to breathe, readjust, and reflect on my journey. There were ups and there were downs, and…
The Adventure Ends…and Another Begins
And just like that, my three months in Central America have come to a close. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that so many adventures, stories, memories and friendships have been compressed into just three short months. At the same…
Monthly Recap: October & November 2015
Wait. Wait just one second. Is it seriously already DECEMBER?! And do I seriously have just TWO WEEKS left of my three month journey through Central America? It’s hard to believe, and yet here it is. Ten and a half weeks in…
So…I Live in Utila Now?
I never planned to come to Honduras, much less the little slice of Caribbean island paradise known as Utila. But of course, plans change when you’re on the road, and I found myself squeezing in time for a quick four…
Overcoming Lifelong Fears: Scuba Certified in Utila
I DID IT!! If there was one thing I never thought I’d do in my lifetime, it was scuba diving. I’ve always been a bit claustrophobic, and not being able to breathe freely and easily is one of my greatest…
Getting Healthy in Honduras
Surprise! I’m in Honduras! No, this was totally not in the plans, but after a few completely underwhelming days in Antigua (more on that another time) I was invited by a new friend to travel to Utila, Honduras and decided…
Finding My Home Away From Home: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Upon arriving in Guatemala from Nicaragua, there were two things that stood out to me immediately: 1) Woah, Guatemala is WAY chillier than Nicaragua, and 2) Holy cow, this place is GORGEOUS. I loved Nicaragua. You all know that, from…
Playing on Ometepe’s Adventurous Side at La Omaja Hotel
Close your eyes and envision the following scenery: two massive volcanoes, rising up out of the gently rolling waves of a warm freshwater lake. One of the volcanoes is active, rocky, and perfectly-pointed, while the other is inactive, lush, and encircled by a…
Back to Basics in Matagalpa
After a week in the big cities of Granada and Leon, I found myself craving a little bit of “back to nature” time. As much as I loved Granada’s colorful streets (and even Leon’s hidden charms) I needed a bit of time in a…
Monthly Recap: September 2015
Hi readers, happy October! This past month has been by far my best month of travel ever. I’ve spent the past few weeks busing it around Nicaragua, splitting my time each day between exploring, writing, taking pictures, eating, and meeting…
Learning to Love León
Approximately 2.5 hours, 2 chicken buses and $3 after leaving Granada, I found myself standing in León’s main bus station with my new Dutch friend, Petra. Instantly, we were swarmed. “Taxi!” “Tuk tuk!” “Taxi!” “Tuk tuk!” We grabbed one of…
Into the Cloud Forest: Hiking Mombacho Volcano
After spending the bulk of my time in Granada snoozing in the shade, enjoying massages, and indulging in regular smoothies and frozen Flor de Caña concoctions, I began to get the feeling that it was time to get my body moving…
