One of the most unique Nicaraguan traditions is “La Gritería,” held the night of the 7th of December, the eve of the Day of the...

BOO! If you are super mega into the spooky season, I have some bad news for you - Halloween in Nicaragua isn't really a thing. In part...

Pochomil is one of the closest beaches to Managua and is a long, sandy stretch of miles of coastline. Pochomil can be visited for very...

Laguna de Apoyo is one of my favorite spots for a getaway from the Managua heat - close by and relatively accessible, but you feel so far...

Food and home are so closely tied together, and as an expat, sometimes I just crave a "gringo food", which I loosely define as anything...

Breakfast time! In my house in the United States as a child, breakfast was often grab and go, with cereal, bagels, and English muffins...

The Mombacho Volcano is located just outside of the city of Granada and combines well with a trip to the colonial city and the Isletas de...

Because sometimes you just need to buy a coffee without getting out of your car. In the United States, the drive-through is a staple of...

Navigating the COVID-19 Test Requirements for Children to get into Nicaragua by air - Updated September 2022 Throughout the pandemic,...

Everyone who has spent significant time in Nicaragua is familiar with the infamous "Hora Nica," or "Nica Time." I come from a family...

My oldest child loves going to the playground, and I always bring the baby along for the ride. My daughter, like many children, has been...

The lookout over Laguna de Apoyo is a family-friendly spot with growing domestic tourism within the plant-filled town of Catarina. El...

Everything you ever wanted to know about car seats in Nicaragua! If you are planning a trip with your children, getting around safely is ...