Hear about a road trip through Central America as the Amateur Traveler talks about traveling overland through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala in search of volcanoes, tropical birds, colonial cities, crater lakes, Mayan ruins, and a few new countries added to his map.
Thi…Hear about a road trip through Central America as the Amateur Traveler talks about traveling overland through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala in search of volcanoes, tropical birds, colonial cities, crater lakes, Mayan ruins, and a few new countries added to his map.
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Why should you visit Central America?
This multi-country journey combines some of the region’s best experiences into one trip: cloud forests in Costa Rica, volcanic landscapes in Nicaragua, changing fortunes in El Salvador, the Mayan ruins of Copán in Honduras, and the lakeside villages and colonial cities of Guatemala. Along the way, Chris finds colorful markets, Scarlet Macaws, crater lakes, beautiful colonial architecture, and more volcanoes than he expected.
In this episode.
Chris shares stories from a 15-day small-group trip that began in San José, Costa Rica, and ended in Antigua, Guatemala. The trip was designed to pick up three new countries for him: Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador, while also revisiting Costa Rica and Guatemala.
In this heartfelt Flashback Friday episode of The Radio Vagabond, I travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Nicaragua. But this journey was about much more than scenery.
Alongside my new friend John Pappas, I visit a local orphanage – and what I found there left a deep impression on me.…In this heartfelt Flashback Friday episode of The Radio Vagabond, I travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Nicaragua. But this journey was about much more than scenery.
Alongside my new friend John Pappas, I visit a local orphanage – and what I found there left a deep impression on me. The children, the caretakers, and the stories shared in that humble place made this visit one of the most emotional experiences of my travels.
It's a reminder that meaningful moments often come in the most unexpected places.
See pictures and read more on https://www.theradiovagabond.com/082-nicaragua/
This Flashback Friday episode was first released on August 22, 2019.more
Co-hosts Jon, Max, and Chelsea reflect on some of 2024’s most memorable guests: Jason’s voluntourism experience with a nonprofit organization in Nicaragua, documented in a powerful docuseries, highlighted the impact of giving back through travel. Chelsea on her transition from a group travel organiz…Co-hosts Jon, Max, and Chelsea reflect on some of 2024’s most memorable guests: Jason’s voluntourism experience with a nonprofit organization in Nicaragua, documented in a powerful docuseries, highlighted the impact of giving back through travel. Chelsea on her transition from a group travel organizer to podcast guest and co-host, sharing how travel opened new doors and fostered meaningful connections. Daniel Troia’s cross-country cycling adventure and documentary We’re All in This Together inspired many, and Stacey’s creation of Sisterhood Travels which empowers women through group travel. These are just a few of the incredible guests whose stories we were lucky to share.
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In early 2024, Jason spent seven days with La Esperanza, a non-profit in Granada, Nicaragua, and was deeply moved by their work supporting local children. La Esperanza provides tutoring in Spanish, English, math, and computers, along with life-skills programs focused on communication, decision-makin…In early 2024, Jason spent seven days with La Esperanza, a non-profit in Granada, Nicaragua, and was deeply moved by their work supporting local children. La Esperanza provides tutoring in Spanish, English, math, and computers, along with life-skills programs focused on communication, decision-making, and violence prevention. Their mission is to help young people flourish both personally and academically, with many inspiring success stories. This episode marks the first stop in Jason’s documentary series, "Our Beautiful World."
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My flight from Chicago touches down in Managua in the afternoon and after a 45-minute drive to Granada, I arrive at my next home. It's a called Paraiso Granada.
The next two and a half weeks I'm staying in a wonderful apartment here in the center of Granada.
See pictures and read blog post…My flight from Chicago touches down in Managua in the afternoon and after a 45-minute drive to Granada, I arrive at my next home. It's a called Paraiso Granada.
The next two and a half weeks I'm staying in a wonderful apartment here in the center of Granada.
See pictures and read blog post here: www.theradiovagabond.com/080-nicaragua/ more
Today we're visiting a country that I think is truly under-appreciated. A tropical paradise dotted with volcanoes, this destination is easy to get to and boasts amazing wildlife, interesting culture, and lots of active adventures.
Joining me to chat all things Nicaragua are three experts in the re…Today we're visiting a country that I think is truly under-appreciated. A tropical paradise dotted with volcanoes, this destination is easy to get to and boasts amazing wildlife, interesting culture, and lots of active adventures.
Joining me to chat all things Nicaragua are three experts in the region. Clark Kotula, who studied Nicaraguan politics and history and is also my partner in the region; Vera Bonilla from Rancho Santana on the Pacific Coast, and Adriana Beer from Yemaya Reefs on Little Corn Island in the Caribbean.
The four of us chat in depth about our love for this country, dispel some myths about the safety of visiting, and dive deep into the culture and amazing experiences like sandboarding, surfing, and climbing volcanoes.
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