In León: Volcano Boarding, Rooftops & Nicaragua’s Adventure Capital, I wrapped up my time in Nicaragua before continuing south into El Salvador. With just five days to explore, I focused on San Salvador and Santa Ana—a route that gave me a great introduction to a country that ended up surprising me in all the best…

In Three Adventures Worth Taking from Granada: Masaya Volcano, Mombacho & Las Isletas, I shared the experiences that made Granada such an incredible base for exploring Nicaragua. After four nights there, it was time to head north to León—a city known less for slowing down and more for stepping outside your comfort zone. Different Side…

In Granada: Why It Was the Perfect Base for Exploring Nicaragua, I shared why I chose to spend four nights in one place. But Granada wasn’t just about colorful streets and colonial architecture—it also gave me easy access to some of Nicaragua’s most memorable adventures. Why Granada Makes Such a Great Base One of the…

In My First Week in Costa Rica: What Lived Up to the Hype (and What Surprised Me), I looked back on the experiences that made Costa Rica so memorable. Nicaragua had a different rhythm. Instead of moving between destinations, I settled into Granada and used it as a base to explore the surrounding region. These…