Author Archives: Sarah

Belize, a small and peaceful country has more similarities with the Caribbean than Central America. I spent six nights in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker enjoying caving, tubing, snorkeling and a scenic flight over the world’s second largest barrier reef and the Blue Hole.  

 May 13 – 19: Itzapa, Rio Dulce, Poptun & Tikal

Guatemala with its rich history and abundant biologically significant and unique ecosystems has been on my wish-list for two decades. My plan to visit Guatemala and Copan, Honduras in 10 days fell through a decade ago. Being a lady of leisure without a job, I am able to spend more time to discover the country.

Ignorance can be a blessing. I know nothing about El Salvador and have no expectation at all. After having spent four days in Suchitoto, a lovely and tranquil colonial city and Los Cabanos, an authentic fishing village on the Pacific Ocean El Salvador has made a great impression on me and I love to return … Continue reading »

Nicaragua known as a land of lakes and volcanoes, remains one of the least visited country. I knew nothing about it except the US’s involvement in the Contra War. My brief stay in Isla Ometepe, Granada and León has given me a glimpse of life in Nicaragua today.

  I was in San Jose, capital of Costa Rica for a weekend in 2005. Costa Rica has positioned itself as one of the world’s green countries with well-developed eco-tourism industry. I spent my time in the Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal National Park during my 6-day stay in the country.

My father was a seaman and I first heard about the Panama Canal when I was a kid. I was fascinated by the canal which has been regarded as one of the most remarkable engineering projects in the 20th century. I finally had a chance to see it on the eve of its centennial.

April 8 – 13: Mompox & Cartagena

April 1 – 7, Manizales, Guatapé & Medellín