When I was planning my trips around Guatemala and Nicaragua, I didn't know just how different the transportation was. Everything moves a bit slower, never really on schedule. But if you have a sense of adventure, be sure to take the bus. I didn't include driving around Central America, but it is … [Read more...] about Adventures in Transportation: Central America
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The Ultimate Central American Bucket List
If you thought that backpacking in Australia and Southeast Asia were insane, you haven't been to Central America. The paths are well-tread, but more laid back than other areas. Popular with older travelers from Europe and Canada in particular, this is a great place to spend a few weeks or … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Central American Bucket List
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Central America
The FAQ series has been popular, so today I'm going to answer your burning questions about what it’s really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, it's Central America, where I traveled for a few weeks in 2017. Some destinations are well tread on the backpacker trail, while … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Central America
Where I Slept in Central America
I didn't plan on spending two weeks each in Guatemala and Nicaragua this year, but things fell into place nicely. Because I'm such a short flight away, these short jaunts were the perfect way to experience the places and the relatively small sizes made it possible to see a lot in a short amount of … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Central America
Visiting Ometepe, Nicaragua in the Rainy Season
Traveling to Nicaragua in July, I didn't realize that it was the rainy season. After over a week spent in San Juan del Sur, I was excited to explore the volcanic island of Ometepe. I'd heard from many people that this was their favorite place in the country, like I felt about Atitlan in Guatemala. I … [Read more...] about Visiting Ometepe, Nicaragua in the Rainy Season