Tag: Cities
Six Dishes To Try In Palermo, Sicily
If like me you enjoy eating, Palermo won’t let you down.
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Italy With A Twist In Palermo, Sicily
Palermo, a city on the northern coast of Sicily, has long been home for people from all corners of the Mediterranean. In 2019 it continues to be defined by its cultural diversity, both contemporary and historical.
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A Photo Essay Of Granada, Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.
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History Repeating In León, Nicaragua
I wasn’t able to spend long enough in León. Nicaragua’s most northern city has long been respected as the country’s seat of intellectual and political challenge. A few days before I planned to cross the border, it started a new and important fight.
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The Unsung Pleasures Of Santa Ana, El Salvador
Rain clouds are gathering over Santa Ana’s main square. The cream facade of the gothic cathedral looms spookily against the dull sky. Below, a chaotic arrangement of food stall owners serve up curly fries, oblivious to the approaching storm.
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All The Colours Of San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico
Occasionally, necessity drives our decisions. That’s how southern Mexico became a last minute stop on my journey through Central America.
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Postcard From Suchitoto, El Salvador
Tourism is on the up in Suchitoto. Cute cafes serving great coffee line the streets and when evening arrives, there’s a buzz around the main square as Salvadorians escape the city for a slice of lake life and backpackers tuck into tasty pupusas.
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Coffee Boom Capital: A Walking Tour Around San Salvador
“Blocks of multicoloured light pierced every curve of the stunning church. A complete contrast to its brutalist exterior and a timely reminder never to judge a book by its cover.”
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