Central America

Mexico City is one of the great capital cities in the world. It is Mexico’s largest city as well as its political, financial and cultural capital. It has a population of over 8.8 million people. The city was originally built on an island in Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs. This city was, however, almost completely [...]

Nicaragua is a small country in Central America located between Honduras and Costa Rica. Those looking to teach English in Nicaragua will find the best pay and most opportunity in bilingual schools located in the capital city of Managua. Cost of living in Nicaragua isn’t expensive however, and if a teacher is willing to work [...]

I walk into my local hole-in-the-wall also know as a Tienda. I’ve got the munchies and I’ve decided to have a little mid-afternoon snack. I know just what I want, walk straight over and pick up a small package of Cremax de Nieve sabor a chocolate – that is chocolate flavored creme wafer bars. I [...]

I got up early this morning – well early for me – and went down the street for a breakfast of toast, bacon, and orange juice. Notice – no coffee. This is my second day without coffee. Maybe a temporary thing, maybe not. Then I hiked up into the  village looking for a farmacia. I [...]

Nicaraguans take pride in their appearance and will make sure their clothes are clean, even if they only have one or two outfits. Traditional Nicaraguan clothing includes a simple loose white shirt and long pants for men, with or without embroidery, a straw hat, and bandanna. Women wore embroidered dresses with full skirts, and some kind of kerchief [...]

Yesterday we followed The Drifters and went “Up On The Roof.” Today we are going to listen to The Beach Boys and go “In My Room.” (For those of you who don’t know what the hell I’m talking about, I’m sorry you missed all the good music and are stuck with the crap they play [...]

Time sure passes quickly when you’re having fun – or when you aren’t. Sometimes I don’t remember which is supposed to be what. What I do know is I haven’t made an entry on this blog this year so – here is the first one. I’m still in San Pedro, Guatemala. Still struggling to learn [...]

Mexico City is a great destination for family travel. Mexicans are known for being kind and welcoming to children, and Mexico City is no exception. It is a city full of culture, museums and interesting neighborhoods. Even activities that might not at first seem geared toward children are easily turned into activities the whole family [...]

Out to breakfast this morning determined to have just a couple of pancakes. And that is what I ordered. Sometimes though, things get changed in the translation. Sometimes it is for the better. What you see above is crepes. What you don’t see is that the crepes are stuffed with chocolate and bananas. Must be [...]