We leave the comforts of Granada behind and careen over the choppy waters of the largest lake in Central America – Lago de Nicaragua – to Ometepe Island. The island is a geologic wonder, formed by the eruptions of two volcanoes, that loom like watchful giants over the small villages that dot the island. After […]

After goodbyes to our new friends of Northern Nicaragua we take a very bumpy, standing room only bus ride toward the Pacific and to the grand colonial city of Leon. After several days, we head south, to Leon’s sworn rival – the beautiful, yet touristy, Granada, where we take in art openings and lounge by […]

Hasta luego El Salvador! We leave the adventures of El Salvador behind and cross through Honduras on the luxury Tica bus into our fifth country of the trip – Nicaragua. We begin our journey in the North with five days exploring the heart of coffee country, learning an incredible amount about the people and politics […]