Nicaragua Travel Guide
When we first decided that we were going to be travelling long-term in Central America, Nicaragua was the destination that I really had my heart set on. I heard from a good friend who had gone backpacking that way and…
Category Nicaragua
Nicaragua is, hands down, one of our favourite countries in Central America. Volcanoes you can hike up and slide down, colonial streets in Granada and León, sleepy surf towns on the Pacific, and some of the warmest people we’ve travelled with. Here’s the long journal of our time on the road there.
Taking It Slow on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
The Corn Islands are a Caribbean cliché located 70 km off the Nicaraguan coastline, complete with virginal white beaches, trouble free skies and soothing blue waters. Shack up in a beach hut by the sea for under £14 ($20), and…
The Cult Behind Hospedaje Central on Ometepe Island
“We originally came to Ometepe to work at the Hospedaje Central,” said the homeowner, “that was before we heard the rumours of the violent cult going on behind it.” When we arrived back on Ometepe Island, we were tired, thirsty…
Why We Came Back to Ometepe Island in a Heartbeat
This little volcanic island out in Lake Nicaragua is one of those incredible places that you think you’ll only get to see once. As it turns out, we’re here for a second time. We have fond memories of Ometepe Island.…
2014 in Photos
Back in January, who knew that our 2014 would look like this… When we came home from Taiwan at the end of 2013, Luke told me that 2014 was my year. By that, he meant it was up to me…
Leon, Nicaragua – Travel Guide
Leon is a shabbier, more streetwise and arguably more authentic brother to Granada. There’s no doubt about it, Nicaragua an ideal destination for budget travellers. With private rooms to be found for $8, rice and beans available on the street for a…
How Not to Get Robbed in Central America
Want to know our secret to not getting robbed while travelling in Central America and the rest of the world? Everyone told us that as tourists, we would be obvious targets in Central America. People who had never even been…
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua – Travel Guide
Flee the really rather average Rivas by boat to the beautiful volcanic island of Ometepe. Though Ometepe is a small place, it’s very much geared up for travellers. In fact, there are probably more backpackers than locals, but once you escape…
How Much Does it Cost to Travel Nicaragua on a Budget? [Infographic]
Nicaragua was named one of the cheapest travel destinations for backpackers in 2014, so I was amped to be travelling in a country where our small travel budget would stretch further. Nicaragua, to the north of Costa Rica, is the…
Is Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua Really Awesome?
If you’re travelling in Nicaragua, everyone will tell you that the one thing you can’t miss is volcano boarding down Cerro Negro (the Black Hill) in León. Having looked at the ominous volcano from the roof of León Cathedral and after…