La Gritería: A unique Nicaraguan tradition
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...
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Oct 22, 2022
Celebrating Halloween in Nicaragua
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...
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Oct 7, 2022
Visiting Pochomil Beach with Kids
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...
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Sep 30, 2022
Visiting Laguna de Apoyo with Kids
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...
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Sep 30, 2022
5 Supermarkets to find Unusual Foods in Managua
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...
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Sep 29, 2022
El Desayuno Típico Nicaraguënse
Breakfast time! In my house in the United States as a child, breakfast was often grab and go, with cereal, bagels, and English muffins...
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Sep 8, 2022
Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho with Kids
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...
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Sep 8, 2022
A Guide to Drive-Thrus in Managua
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...
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Sep 8, 2022
How to Fly to Nicaragua with Kids in 2022
Navigating the COVID-19 Test Requirements for Children to get into Nicaragua by air - Updated September 2022 Throughout the pandemic,...
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Sep 7, 2022
La Hora Nica / Nica Time
Everyone who has spent significant time in Nicaragua is familiar with the infamous "Hora Nica," or "Nica Time." I come from a family...
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Sep 7, 2022
Top 4 Parks & Playgrounds for Kids in Managua, Nicaragua
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...
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Sep 6, 2022
El Mirador de Catarina, Nicaragua with Kids
The lookout over Laguna de Apoyo is a family-friendly spot with growing domestic tourism within the plant-filled town of Catarina. El...
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Sep 6, 2022
Travel with Kids: Car Seats in Nicaragua
Everything you ever wanted to know about car seats in Nicaragua! If you are planning a trip with your children, getting around safely is ...
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