Into The Arms Of America

Bird on San Fernando beach on Ometepe island in Nicaragua

Ometepe in pictures

on September 20, 2020March 28, 2020 by Bas Ometepe, Nicaragua

Ometepe is almost too good to be true. Two volcanic islands morphed into one, in the middle of a gigantic lake in Nicaragua. You end up in a tropical paradise, where the locals are living life at their own pace. So sit back and enjoy the pictures as well. View Post

Street art on the stairs in San Cristobal

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San Cristobal de las Casas in pictures

on March 6, 2021January 18, 2021 by Bas San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

San Cristobal de las Casas is a hotbed for indigenous culture. The surrounding villages come to its market to sell products. Located in between the hills, it kept its own traditions, but is also very open for tourists. A great colonial town to stay for a couple of days and ... View Post

Palm trees near Playa Principal in Puerto Escondido

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Puerto Escondido in pictures

on March 12, 2021January 18, 2021 by Bas Puerto Escondido, Mexico

The 'hidden port', Puerto Escondido, is a little paradise on the Pacific coast. Wide beaches, relaxed vibes, and the famous Mexican pipe surfing waves make this a cool place to chill for a couple of days... or longer. These pictures give you a first taste. View Post

El Salvador

The miracle of El Rosario church

on August 30, 2020October 5, 2020 by Bas San Salvador, El Salvador

If love is all about the first impression, Iglesia El Rosario wouldn't stand a chance. A strange, parabolic concrete structure thrown into the urban chaos of San Salvador. But if you manage to find the entrance... a world of magic rainbows awaits you. Not being someone who is easily impressed, ... View Post

Street markets in 2a Calle Poniente in San Salvador. In the background the cathedral and Iglesia El Rosario can be seen

El Salvador Nicaragua

The night bus from El Salvador to Nicaragua

on August 25, 2020October 5, 2020 by Bas

Yes, there are cheaper options to go from El Salvador to Nicaragua in one day. But using public transport is not easy and definitely not fast. Take my advice: spend some extra money and take a long-distance international bus, which is still an adventure. The two best options probably are ... View Post

Painting about the civil war in MARTE museum in San Salvador

El Salvador

MARTE: stunning modern art in San Salvador

on August 20, 2020March 28, 2020 by Bas San Salvador, El Salvador

You wouldn't expect a naked guy in the middle of San Salvador. But this one is at least twelve metres high, painted on a concrete concave-shaped wall in front of the fantastic MARTE modern art museum. Yes, modern art in one of the poorest countries in the world. Art keeps ... View Post