So I wanted to get into El Salvador from Nicaragua, but I ran into some problems:  the flights were really expensive a bus ride would was be incredibly long the border crossing via bus would cross through Honduras, which is dangerous right now So back to the drawing board.  When I looked at flights to Guatemala, on the other hand, they were half the price and upon further review, there was a layover in San Salvador.  So what if I just got off in San Salvador? Could I do that

The first thing I noticed when I arrived at my hotel in Granada, Nicaragua was the artwork. There were small paintings on each of the doors some of little geckos, iguanas,and butterflies. There were bigger paintings hanging through the lobby, the walkways, and in every room by the same artist.   At first, I thought the work seemed amateur, but when I looked closer at the painting behind my bed, I felt drawn in — its simplicity or innocence came through and I could feel the p

I’m sitting here by an infinity pool, immersed in a dreamlike escape. The sun shines on this Orotina, Costa Rica retreat, with the wind gently blowing. The jungle is filled with the call of birds and the squeals of howler monkeys. Is this a mindful adventure ? I pinch myself. No, I’m actually here, traveling solo in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.  Just days ago, I was collaborating with a group on a mural in Nuevo Arenal, and now I see the photos of my