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Nicaragua Travel Guide

Charlie Marchant — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:00:07 +0000

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 dozens of travel bloggers that the country was incredibly beautiful and dirt cheap, especially compared […]

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Taking It Slow on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

Luke Nicholson — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:40:24 +0000

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 enjoy a carefree culture that is more Creole than Español. Whilst Big Corn Island is […]

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The Cult Behind Hospedaje Central on Ometepe Island

Charlie Marchant — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:55:46 +0000

“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 and ready to put our feet up. We dumped our bags and headed right over […]

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Why We Came Back to Ometepe Island in a Heartbeat

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:00:19 +0000

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. It was our first time climbing an active volcano, our first encounter with a howler […]

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2014 in Photos

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:59:58 +0000

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 to choose what we would do. Moving to Taiwan was his idea and though I chose […]

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Leon, Nicaragua – Travel Guide

Luke Nicholson — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:13:26 +0000

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 quick eat and things to do that easily come in at under $5, Leon is an […]

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How Not to Get Robbed in Central America

Luke Nicholson — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:59:16 +0000

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 to that part of the world all had horror stories and travel advice to share. […]

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Ometepe Island, Nicaragua – Travel Guide

Luke Nicholson — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:33:17 +0000

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 into the island’s nature you won’t even remember. Things to Do on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua […]

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How Much Does it Cost to Travel Nicaragua on a Budget? [Infographic]

Charlie Marchant — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:28:51 +0000

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 largest country in Central America. Before travelling there we’d only heard good things from other […]

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Is Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua Really Awesome?

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:36:11 +0000

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 reading rave reviews from adventurous travel bloggers and TripAdvisor-happy backpackers who unanimously labelled the volcano […]

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