This has been a little late in posting. In truth I wanted to put some distance between me and Granada before I updated. I’m referring, in most part, to time passing and the ability to put my experiences in context....

Service can be an issue in Nicaragua and once or twice I have been tempted to give an organisation a slagging on here. But if you travel in developing countries you have to expect a few quirks here and there....

Posted in honour of the anniversary of the Sandinista revolution which is currently being celebrated, most noticeably in Managua where free buses have been laid on for the thousands enjoying the party. While the current Sandinista government may split locals...

I was contacted by Kathy and asked to relay the following:Join Empowerment International for an evening of Fundraising at Eurocafe for a Casino Night. All proceeds will go to EI's Nicaragua project. By participating you will be assisting EI with...

Look out for Nicaragua and the Contras amongst all those Pirates and Emperors. It's an absolute must watch.

Now this stuff is good. I was never much of a spirits drinker before but Nicaragua's Flora De Cana is universally loved by locals and gringos alike. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't smack their lips at the very...

Forget crime waves in Granada - this really scares me:"Managua, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Police and Army denied their responsibility for a cargo of weapons made in Israel, seized in Spain's Port Algeciras, with the Central American nation as...

US based website Overseas Property Mall seem a little confused about Nicaragua. In a headline regarding this country's ripeness for investment it trumpets: "Nicaragua No Longer Land of Sandinistas and Somozas but a Real Estate Opportunity"I guess they haven't bothered...

Strangely, this scene came to my mind this morning as I was attacked by a dozen mosquitoes while sat on the toilet. I feel your pain Kong.

From here:This was sent out to us from the Nica PC security director. Always watching out for us!!...................... "July month of Sandinistas partying, during this month in every Nicaraguan department a celebration takes place, in reminiscence of their liberation. "These...