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…
Indulging at Granada’s ChocoMuseo
In my last post, I hinted (or rather, blatantly stated) that I had been taking it easy throughout my time in Granada. I’ve occupied my days with sunset strolls, fresh smoothies and juices, aimless wandering, and plenty of time for…
First Impressions of Granada, Nicaragua
When my flight landed in Managua, Nicaragua just before midnight on Friday night, I was filled to the brink with high hopes and a stomach full of butterflies. I had set aside a bit more than three weeks for myself in…
Packing for 3 Months in Central America
*Check out my REVISED 3 months in Central America packing list that I put together after my trip: 3 Months in Central America: What I WISH I Packed* My backpacking trip through Central America officially begins today, which means that I’m…
“The Hills are Alive” in Berchtesgadener Land
When I began planning my trip to southern Germany, there was one crucial experience that I needed to make sure I had: I wanted to feel like Maria von Trapp in the opening scene of The Sound of Music. Yes,…
