The ongoing tragedy of events unfolding in Venezuela is desperate. The populist regime is failing at almost every level - and it should fail. Ideally peacefully and quickly. The country’s slide into economic ruin has lead to massive medicine shortages and over three million people fleeing to neighbouring countries. So is this the failure of socialism, or something else more … [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...]
