Central America
Great Destinations ~ Central America
Central America is one of the most underrated international destinations: particularly for Americans. I think we’re naturally drawn to the castles & beaches of Europe, without realizing that there are beautiful beaches just a few hours south of our border in the United States ~ & beaches that are significantly cheaper than Europe!
Though Central America is a popular backpacker’s destination (because it is so cheap), I’ve also met numerous ex-pats & retirees who’ve bought homes down there, say in Costa Rica or Nicaragua. They fell in love with the culture, the people, the tropical climate, & of course, a cost of living about half of the United States.
I captured this photo of a wild horse running on the beach RIGHT in front of my beach bungalow at the Hotel Tropico Latino, in Santa Teresa.
Some travelers avoid Central America because they perceive it as “unsafe.” Countries like Honduras, Guatemala, & El Salvador especially get a bad rap ~ & there are precautions to take in all those countries. But personally, Guatemala is one of my favorite places I’ve ever traveled, & I traveled there by myself ~ with no issues. So we’ll dig more into all of these issues, as we travel together in Central America.
Central America Travel Guides!
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Central America Blogs
Adventures at Semuc Champey in Guatemala!
Semuc Champey was a highlight of my Guatemala trip ~ but it’s not for everyone! Find out why in this guide to “Adventures at Semuc Champey in Guatemala!”
Ultimate Girl’s Guide to Guatemala Travel
Guatemala pretty much had me at “Hello.” I fell in love fast with this friendly, charming country. This is your “Ultimate Girl’s Guide to Guatemala Travel!”
Solo Female Travel in Nicaragua ~ Vlog!
Let’s talk solo female travel in Nicaragua! Go behind-the-scenes in this video & discover Nicaragua’s colonial style, volcanoes, & lovely Lago de Nicaragua!
How Living in Hotels Can Be Cheaper than Rent
I spent the first six months of 2017 living in hotels, & spent 50% less than I did at home. Find out how living in hotels can be cheaper than paying rent…
Volunteering on a Coffee Farm ~ Video!
Do you like coffee? How about volunteering around the world? Check out this video of volunteering on a coffee farm in Costa Rica & see if this is for you!
Female Travel Videos to Inspire Your Next Trip!
Want to travel but media & news are bringing you down & making you fearful? Yup, I’ve totally been there. Watch these female travel videos for travel inspo!
Best Mineral Sunscreens for Travel!
What are the “Best Mineral Sunscreens” out there ~ aka ones with ZERO chemicals?? That’s what we’re getting to the bottom of in this post!
How to Support Women in Nicaragua
Nicaraguan women start having kids at the age of 19. Opportunities for women in Nicaragua are few & far between. Learn what you can do about it here.
Why Surf Camp is Perfect for Solo Travel!
When I flew down to Costa Rica to attend Pura Vida Surf Camp ~ I was all by my lonesome! And it was GREAT. Here’s why surf camp is perfect for solo travel!