When I went to El Salvador, I stayed at the Royal Decameron Salinitas Resort, and I have nothing but accolades to share. The large room was impeccable, the grounds were finely manicured, and the variety of international food at the … Read More

Following the picturesque Ruta de las Flores (Flower Route) will have you meandering through quaint pueblitos. From handicrafts to indulging in local delicacies to lively markets, each town is unique in its own way.   Join me on a tour of … Read More

There was something fishy about La Libertad. This small coastal town bore a dreamy name, Freedom, but what made it so appealing was anything but.   The air was hot and heavy and clung stubbornly to my clothes. My nose … Read More

El Salvador’s topography will have its visitors straining their necks trying to take in its magnificent mountainous regions. El Salvador has a total of 23 volcanoes three of which are active. That’s an astonishing amount for such a small country! … Read More

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 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

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