by Noelle Bertram | Apr 12, 2019 | Central America, Inspiration
Why Are We So Afraid of the Other?***Author’s Note: I wrote this article, “Why Are We So Afraid of the Other?” many years ago, at a little cafe in Granada, Nicaragua. It was written before I had a blog, on an old computer ~ & I’d thought...
by Noelle Bertram | Jun 15, 2018 | Central America
What’s Happening in Nicaragua Right Now A couple weeks ago, I began hearing rumblings of problems in Nicaragua ~ on Instagram, of all places. “Pray for Nicaragua” posts were going up, & sobering accounts of violence occurring at the hands of the...
by Noelle Bertram | Jun 13, 2018 | Central America, Solo Female Travel, Video Posts
Solo Female Travel at Semuc Champey! Does Guatemala sound too dangerous for solo female travel? Prior to traveling there, I’d heard that Guatemala City in particular was quite dangerous. But after spending a month in Guatemala by myself, I can tell you:...
by Noelle Bertram | May 22, 2018 | Central America, Inspiration
Adventures at Semuc Champey in Guatemala!Semuc Champey is one of those places you’ll keep hearing about when visiting Guatemala. And you’ll hear both rave reviews, as well as about its more…challenging side. On the plus side, the site itself is...
by Noelle Bertram | Mar 30, 2018 | Central America, Solo Female Travel
Ultimate Girl’s Guide to Guatemala Travel! I pretty much fell in love with Guatemala right from the start. Though I’d heard Guatemala City was “scary,” I hired a shuttle with four other people at the airport upon arrival, & we were...
by Noelle Bertram | Nov 15, 2017 | Central America, Solo Female Travel, Video Posts
Solo Female Travel in Nicaragua!Let’s talk “Solo Female Travel in Nicaragua!” If you love Costa Rica, chances are ~ you’ll love Nicaragua too. There are countless volcanoes to climb, beautiful beaches & lakes, great surf, friendly locals,...