by Chris | Feb 21, 2018 | Christian's Travels, El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
For this trip visiting El Salvador, my friend Stephanie said she wanted to play paintball. I admit, I’ve never played before but I was super excited to do it. And it was awesome! Barely south of the capital city, San Salvador is a dirt road that leads to a...
by Chris | May 22, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Backpacking, Blogging, Christian's Travels, New Perspectives
I had an incredible time on this trip. Those 85 Days went by fast! I am forever grateful that I had the opportunity to have all of these incredible experiences. And I’m happy that I have this travel blog to remember all of these awesome experiences I’m sad...
by Chris | May 21, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Christian's Travels, Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
I’ve had a wonderful time in Mexico City. It was great to reconnect with Chio and Toto, both whom I originally met in San Cristobal, Mexico. Saying goodbye was very difficult. Not only was I saying goodbye to these wonderful humans, I was also completing the...
by Chris | May 16, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Christian's Travels, Nicaragua, San Salvador, El Salvador
The next morning, Derek and I woke up fairly early to leave Managua. Relative to other places in Nicaragua, Managua has limited things to do. So we were eager to go to Leon and explore more. We caught a bus with some other travelers to Leon. Apparently the bus ride is...
by Chris | May 15, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Christian's Travels, El Salvador, Managua, Nicaragua, Nicaragua, San Salvador, El Salvador
Getting from the hotel to the Tica Bus was a challenge. At 4:00AM I hiked across the city of San Salvador from Hotel Villa Serena Escalon to Zona Rosa Hostel where the bus station is located across the street. I was so nervous to miss my bus, that I was basically...
by Chris | May 14, 2017 | 85 Day Trip, Christian's Travels, Dating, El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
I went to a grocery store called “Super Selectos” and bought some things to eat. Mainly fruit and snacks. I try to eat as healthy as possible while traveling. After talking a lot with the lady friend on WhatsApp over the past few days, we decided to meetup...