November 16, 2022
Hell or Honduras Border Crossing
A traveler trying to cross into Honduras from Nicaragua endures hours of stifling heat and unbearable thirst only to learn that the crossing won't be…
October 13, 2022
The Weed Jesus of Nicaragua
A stoned traveler in Nicaragua struggles to understand why his beard is receiving so much attention. Memories of the five months I spent backpacking through…
September 6, 2022
Moonshine on Ometepe Island
While attempting to check into a hostel on Lake Nicaragua, a traveler is swept off into an adventure that gets stranger with every turn. On…
June 2, 2022
The Chicken Bus to Granada, Nicaragua
A traveler boards a bus to Granada in Nicaragua but is soon deposited in the middle of nowhere, unsure what to do next. Men swarmed…
February 9, 2022
Christmas in Surf Town
A solo traveler seeking out a few hours of quiet sunbathing doesn't find the warm welcome she expects in a small surf town in Nicaragua.…
August 22, 2019
Eating Turtle in a Nicaraguan Market
In a small market in Nicaragua, a traveler eats a popular local dish that leaves a bad taste in her mouth. I felt an indescribable…
