Celebrations of Independence in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
For days we’ve been hearing the boom, boom, bang and rat, tat, tat of drums as local school marching bands prepared for Independence Day celebrations here in San Juan del Sur. Festivities kicked off on September 14th with an awards ceremony on the malecon. A huge parade to commemorate the anniversary of …
How can I make a real difference in Nicaragua?
Today we are super excited to tell you how a couple clicks of your mouse and $100 can make a substantial long term impact on a child, family and entire community here in Nicaragua. DONATE NOW $100 = 1 child’s tuition for an entire year It is often said youth are …
Life with a Dog in Nicaragua
Gone are the days when our dog got two short walks per day and had to spend Monday to Friday snoozing away in the house while we were away at work all day. A dog riding around the countryside on a motorcycle with us? Who would have thought! If you’ve …
Another Month’s Living Expenses 2015: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
When it comes to expenses May proved to be another big month for us. Total costs for day to day living expenses came in at $1601.23 USD, which is $200 more than we actually wanted to spend. Contributing factors in our overspending this month include a $155 USD truck repair, way too much eating …
5 Simple Tips on How Not to be a Victim of Crime in Nicaragua
Despite the fact that Nicaragua has the lowest crime rate in Central America — lower in fact than the United States — as a “wealthy” foreigner you may be considered a potential target by thieves. Below are a few simple tips that will help you stay safe while vacationing, traveling …