Note: This post is not intended for members of PETA, reptile lovers, vegetarians, or the easily offended. Please read with an open mind. * * * Food is a major part of traveling for me. I enjoy seeking out the best restaurants, sampling street foods, and taking food tours, so it […]
Although Granada didn’t fit my personality, it is a good base for a few nearby attractions. Granada is full of tourist agencies happy to arrange transport and guides for you to a dozen different places, but not a single agency combined multiple nearby attraction into a single day of touring and public buses weren’t convenient for
When I first booked my trip to Nicaragua, I didn’t have any intention of going to Granada. I ended up changing my mind at the last minute, simply to have a quick trip from the airport when I arrived. It’s an easy 45-minute taxi to Granada, and it looked awfully pretty. Situated on Lake Nicaragua,
When I travel solo, I often consider staying at hostels for at least part of my stay. Sometimes it’s for huge cost savings, but often it’s for the social atmosphere. Throw a dozen travelers into a single room and you’re bound to make friends with at least one of them. Staying at hostels is a
I’m back from a trip to Nicaragua — a country you voted for me to visit. The land of lakes and volcanoes ended up being a truly incredible destination and one you should put on your travel radar. Although my first stop was in the colonial city of Granada, it was León that captivated me,
