In an attempt to go beyond the usual hostel small talk,  I asked a fellow backpacker what activities or places they had consciously skipped. It led to a great conversation in which I shared how I had skipped Popoyo's Secret, supposedly one of Nicaragua's must-do activities, when backpacking in Nicaragua and how it brought me my first paid writing assignment. Continue reading for that story and other examples.

How I landed my first digital nomad job without a degree, allowing me to travel in countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Ecuador. There are downsides to the digital nomad lifestyle that I only learned as I went, eventually leading me to quitting my remote job and finding something much better.

Although many backpackers and other travellers consider Nicaragua one of their favourite destinations, after visiting I could not disagree more. In this Nicaragua travel guide, I share my experiences, travel tips for Nicaragua and specific recommendations of what I would do differently if I were to visit again.

Everything you should know about Popoyo - Nicaragua's best surf town: where to stay, where to surf, where to eat, and when and how to visit!