• Central America,  El Salvador

    The Best Places to Stay in El Salvador

    You’re planning a trip to El Salvador, how exciting! This small but spectacular Central American country is truly amazing to visit, though figuring out the best places to stay in El Salvador for your budget can often be overwhelming. Here I have compiled a list of the best places to stay in El Salvador’s most popular destinations: the city center of San Salvador, the countryside of the famous Ruta de Las Flores, and along the beach in La Libertad. (Planning to visit multiple destinations during your trip? Renting a car in El Salvador is the easiest way to get around!) Whether you are looking for luxury, mid-range, or budget accommodations,…

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    Central America,  El Salvador

    Renting a car in El Salvador: The Complete Guide

    Renting a car in El Salvador is one of the best ways to explore everything the country has to offer. Nestled between Guatemala and Honduras, this Central American country boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’ll ever lay your eyes on. From the bustling city life of San Salvador to the serene tranquility of such natural wonders as the Santa Ana Volcano and the amazing surf along the Pacific, El Salvador is an amazing destination to visit solo or with friends. Renting a car in El Salvador allows you to explore at your own pace. You’ll have the freedom to venture off the…

  • How to visit the Rainbow Slide in El Salvador
    Central America,  El Salvador

    How to Visit the Rainbow Slide in El Salvador

    The giant rainbow slide in El Salvador that’s been popping up all over social media has caught everyone’s attention. Having visited myself, I can attest that it is super fun. Feel like a kid again and get your adrenaline pumping at Picnic Steakhouse’s famous rainbow slide.  Things to know about visiting the Rainbow Slide in El Salvador:  The rainbow slide is located at the restaurant Picnic Steakhouse. If you’re taking an Uber or taxi, let the driver know this is where you are going.  Picnic Steakhouse is open from 10:30 am – 10:00 pm Monday – Friday and from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  The cost…

  • Central America,  El Salvador

    Best Places to Visit in El Salvador

    For my first trip to El Salvador, I grabbed a friend, rented a car and spent two weeks. Here are the places I recommend to visit on a first trip to El Salvador: “What brought you to El Salvador?” The woman sitting across from my friend and I at the hot spring asked.  “We saw a Tiktok of a rainbow slide,” My friend joked.  I laughed, but I thought for a moment… What really brought me there? I’d traveled around Central America for years, visiting Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala… but it had taken me longer to make it to El Salvador.  Unfortunately, most of what we hear about El Salvador…

  • 8 budget-friendly travel destinations
    Central America,  Mexico,  Travel Tips,  USA

    8 Amazing Budget-friendly Travel Destinations For Every Travel Style

    Traveling on a teacher’s budget (with student loans, a car note, and a mortgage to pay) can be tough, but I still manage to take a trip just about every month.  Budget-friendly travel destinations are my secret to traveling so often.  While I will save up and splurge on a pricier trip every once and a while, most of my travel is very budget friendly.   I know from my crazy, care-free hostel dorm days almost any trip can be done on a budget, but at this point in my life, I’m older and a little pickier about where I lay my head. While I still love the social atmosphere of hostels, I…

  • Central America,  Nicaragua

    Why you need to put Nicaragua in your future travel plans now!

    So why do you need to put Nicaragua in your future travel plans?  While it’s not exactly “undiscovered” (hotspots like San Juan del Sur are pretty popular stops on the infamous “Gringo trail”) Nicaragua is often overlooked compared to its popular neighbor Costa Rica, which is a huge shame! Nicaragua has so much to offer!  Nicaragua has remained one of my favorite countries and I keep coming back.  Maybe it’s the gorgeous, not-a-high-rise in sight beaches lined with palm trees, the warm welcoming smiles of everyone I’ve met—happy to share the beauty of their country with visitors, or the fact that you can rent a bomb beach house for less than…