Granada city Nicaragua is somewhat disconnected from the real situation in the rest of the country. It is a tourist town, and there is a pedestrian centre with amenities almost exclusively for tourists. By this I mean that there are many cafes but few shops (except ones selling drinks). The …
After two weeks in the rural uplands of Northern Nicaragua, I am quite inspired to try commuting by horse when I once again live somewhere. Horses are quite practical here, considering the condition of rocky roads after an annual deluge of rain and occasional mudslides. However, my main inspiration is …
Tourism is one way for communities to earn money which offer respite from the hectic life of white collar workers. However, depending on money spent as luxury – one´s dream vacation – seems to be an insecure way to develop an economy. In addition, the tourists hoarding their few days …
I am on the road again, travelling to take photos in the eastern part of Oregon state. It’s hard to be moving on every night. I am rounding off a few tasks before departing for Nicaragua in a week’s time, and carting boxes of things from a car to a …