The mention of Nicaragua usually conjures thoughts of political instability and poverty but with the growth of tourism this perception is slowly changing, and it is fast becoming known as a beautiful land of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. However, it does not have a reputation as a culinary ...
The Not So Sweet Story of Sugar: A Nicaraguan Perspective
Even from my home in rural Nicaragua it is hard to ignore all the recent commotion about sugar. Whether it is through my social media feeds, newspaper articles, or documentaries, it seems that there is a constant stream of headlines; from describing the latest study results showing the negative ...
A Day in the (Beach) Life
The question I am asked most frequently by both friends and hotel guests is “What do you DO all day?” This question may in part be motivated by our location in a rural part of a developing country, with its lack of access to the amenities and conveniences that we are accustomed to; and also partly ...
First Day of School Stress with a Nicaraguan Twist!
February marks the start of the school year in Nicaragua so I have been thinking a lot about our future plans for the kids’ education. This is also perhaps the most common question we get asked about living here. Up until now I have glanced over at our little toddlers and nonchalantly shrugged that ...