Backpacking Gear List For Mom And Two Kids

I pack everything into my Deuter AirContact 60 L. The final total weight of my pack is around 42 lbs, give or take. Our kids take a small backpack which includes their little blanket, stuffy, camera, and a few snacks. They cannot carry much weight, but we still encourage them to carry some so they […]

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Santa Ana Volcano Tour, El Salvador

This is one of the absolute must do’s when visiting El Salvador.  As El Salvador is not overly large in size, climbing the Santa Ana Volcano can be done from most major tourist cities, as a day trip. Some stats on this hike: You can take a chicken bus to get here, but you do […]

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Beach Side Bliss of El Tunco, El Salvador

After our 12 hour Ironman shuttle from Nicaragua, through southern Honduras and into El Salvador we settled into “Reef On The Water” next to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. This hotel seemed slightly isolated from any major amenities but the relaxed vibe, in-house restaurant and cliff side infinity pool over the ocean and setting […]

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The Charismatic Charm of Léon, Nicaragua

Having a population of over 213,000 people, it puts Léon at the second most populated city in Nicaragua. Lying a mere 90 kilometres northwest of the nations capital of Managua, and within the lowlands, it also makes it one of the hottest places in the country having an annual average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. […]

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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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