Palm Tree Paradise of The Corn Islands, Nicaragua

With the waves softly rolling in and all the fasting moving things slowing to a casual walking pace, Little Corn Island is a secluded gem tucked close to the Central Americans Mainland. Once morning broke in Managua, and our breakfast smorgasbord was consumed, we hopped in the unexpected hotel shuttle for our short drive to […]

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Colonial History of Granada, Nicaragua

The chicken bus Los Rivas came to a stop on the edge of the main square in Granada. Rows of white horse drawn carriages lined the western edge of the Central Park as other bus’ continued past billowing out plumes of black smoke. After a short look on google maps we confirmed that we were […]

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Volcanic Island of Ometepe, Nicaragua

Once we crossed over the border from the south and piled onto the hand-me-down American bluebird school bus, for $1 U.S. per adult, we both felt like we were now in a place where we belong. Costa Rica was not our style, but Nicaragua had an entirely new feel to it. After sweating it up […]

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The Volcanic Backdrop Within La Fortuna, Costa Rica

After arriving in the Nations Capital of San Jose later than we liked we quickly shifted from the bus depot to our close by and waiting hotel. Downtown is known for not being the safest place, and arriving after sunset brings out its darkest colours. With mattresses lying on the sidewalks and numerous hard done-byers […]

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