Yesterday I sat on a street corner in Cuenca, Ecuador and talked with Cesar from Maracaibo, Venezuela. He was sitting with his 5 year old daughter. His wife had gone to the hospital with their son as he had developed a fever. They had walked 18 days across Colombia and halfway through Ecuador. They left their home, car (no fuel or money) and the friends who had not yet fled. … [Read more...]
Nicaragua Violence
I have been sad and a little surprised to learn of the recent violence in Nicaragua. Firstly, I would like to note, Nicaragua has been remarkably safe the last 20+ years. While wages remain extremely low, streets are generally safe, the road system good and people are friendly and welcoming. Nicaragua’s general security stands out when compared to the three countries to the … [Read more...]
February Getaway: Costa Rica & Nicaragua!
Costa Rica & Nicaragua - Nature, Sun & History Come join us on this custom 7 night trip, in conjunction with Galeria Cubana. This trip highlights the very best of beautiful Costa Rica and historic Nicaragua while offering some much-needed respite from February’s northern chill. We have put this tour together based upon a request and consequently space is very … [Read more...]
Zipping Through Managua
Nicaragua's very hot and very lush capital was established between the colonial cities of Leon and Granada. Its history has been troubling with years of foreign intervention and natural disasters. From 1927 until 1979 the Somoza family - or Somoza dynasty - ruled the country with an iron fist. A small group became extremely wealthy, while most of the population sweltered … [Read more...]
The Grand Tour of Central America
Once again I have had the pleasure of travelling through all 6 Spanish-speaking countries of Central America. On this Travelsphere trip I was met by 17 enthusiastic visitors from England, Scotland and Wales. While I have come to know the region well, each trip is different with its own adventures and events. Panama Beginning (as always) in Panama, we flew into the isthmus … [Read more...]
