Boarding Down Cerro Negro Active Volcano in Nicaragua
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Have you ever  thought about boarding down an active volcano in Nicaragua? Yes, you read that right – an active volcano. This justifiably elicits a whole slew of one-syllable questions and possibly an acronym: Huh? What? Where? Why? and WTF? … Read More

San Juan de Oriente: A Pottery Village At Its Finest
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San Juan de Oriente is a small pottery village nestled in the region of Masaya. It’s located about 45 km from Managua but holds a very different feel than the capital city. At first sight, it looks like any other … Read More

The Mafia of Masachapa: A Tale of Terror in Nicaragua
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During our one-week vacation in Nicaragua, we stayed at the all-inclusive resort Barcelo Montelimar Beach Hotel. The resort was located in the small fishing village of Masachapa which was close enough to visit the rest of Nicaragua.   On our third … Read More