We were enjoying a quiet breakfast of an omelet and sopes on an outdoor patio, taking in the beautiful view of the central plaza. Like so many town squares in Mexico, it featured all the familiar elements: a park, a gazebo, a historic church, and the oversized colorful letters spelling […]
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Temazcal in Tepoztlan
Don’t worry if you don’t understand two out of three words in the title, I will explain everything. This year, we traveled to Tepoztlan, hiked up and down a mountain, and ended up in a temazcal. Ok, I’ll keep explaining. It was an intense, surreal experience, and I am still […]
Read MoreCatching My First Wave in Nicaragua
A few years ago, while traveling through El Salvador, Victor took a surfing lesson with Yeppi, a local instructor at Las Flores beach. I chose to sit that one out and spend the hour enjoying the sun, the breeze, and filming Victor struggling to ride the waves. After all, I’m […]
Read MoreTake a Hike in Nicaragua
We were walking around Selva Negra, a beautifully maintained coffee estate, with a pretty little lake, a small restaurant, and a quaint cottage or two hiding in the overgrown jungle. A wedding ceremony was starting soon at a local chapel, and lavishly dressed guests were strolling around the property. Children were playing […]
Read MoreFrom Mud to Magic: A Day in Nicaragua’s Pueblos Blancos
On day four of our Nicaraguan adventure, we were visiting Pueblos Blancos (White Towns), picturesque white villages outside of the town of Masaya known for their unique artisan traditions, with each village specializing in a particular craft or activity. Our first early morning stop was in Diriomo, otherwise known as […]
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