A short tribute to Diego Maradona, a Latin American legend who died today, leaving an impact all over, including Central America. I struggled for about… Read More »A Short Tribute to Latin American Icon Diego Maradona
Disclaimer: Not all the music here is FROM Central America. In fact, none of it is. What we’re talking about is the music you’ll hear… Read More »Ten Songs that Shaped My Life in Central America
In Nicaragua, you’ll find many hotels and homes decorated with pre-Columbian or colonial-style objects. But are they really authentic? And when looking for art in… Read More »Art In Nicaragua: Getting Nicaragua’s Past Right
There are more Mayan ruins in Belize than you can shake a stick at. This tiny country is full of them. But many visitors might… Read More »Up (Too?) Close And Personal With Mayan Ruins In Belize
Costa Rica is a multicultural society with many foreigners living in it. And yet there often appears to be a gulf between Costa Ricans and… Read More »Multiculturalism In Costa Rica: Bridging The Gap Between Ticos And Foreigners
All nationalities have stereotypes about them. We generalize about everyone. But how do others generalize about Costa Ricans? How do Costa Ricans generalize about themselves?… Read More »Costa Rica Stereotypes: An Outrageous Generalization
Belizean Kriol is one of the most fascinating aspects of Belize for foreign tourists and expats alike. In this short piece, Cathi Bray pays homage… Read More »“Mi Love Beleez”. A Short Homage To Belizean Kriol
James Dyde knows he’s a fat, bald, white, gringo. He knows this because he gets called it all the time in Costa Rica. But should… Read More »Is “Gringo” Offensive? (And Other Central American Nicknames)
David Segura is a Costa Rican who grew up abroad. That’s why he’s as confused about Costa Rica winter and summer as anyone. Here he… Read More »The Art Of Making Up Your Own Definitions (Costa Rica Winter And Summer)
Placencia resident Gary Peterson leaves his Caribbean coastal home for a trip to inland Belize and a hop across the border into Guatemala to visit… Read More »A Tikal, Guatemala Day Trip Out Of Belize
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