TRAVEL VIDEO: Granada, Nicaragua

Historic architecture is one of the most visual elements in Granada, Nicaragua. ©LatinFlyerBlog.com

One of Nicaragua's historic and cultural gems; Granada is a laid-back place dotted with beautifully detailed architecture and infused with a relaxed, friendly vibe. This guest VIDEO from Mark Edward Studio highlights some of the allure of this small city — including lovely views of the cathedral, the horse-drawn carriages that shuttle travelers to local landmarks, and local crafts like handmade cigars. It's no wonder that Granada continues to be one of the nation's biggest tourism destinations for the kind of vacation where you can relax and soak in the slow pace and historic roots. (And it just happens to be one of my favorite places to visit in Central America.)

The colorful cathedral in Granada, Nicaragua is one of the city's landmarks. ©LatinFlyerBlog.com

Latin America at Ground Level: The New E-Book is Out (and it's free)

The free e-book Latin America at Ground Level is now available to download: HERE! The e-book is a compilation of personal essays by some of the best travel bloggers and writers. The book is the brain child of Steve Roll, who runs a wonderful Latin America travel blog called TravelOjos — and he was kind enough to ask me to contribute to the project. You'll find everything from practical travel tips about dining and hotels to insightful and quirky observations about the ins and outs of traveling throughout Latin America. So if you're big into Latin America travel — or just curious about taking a trip to Latin America — you won't want to miss this lively, fast-reading compendium of articles in this 47-page tome (and, in case you were wondering, my contribution is a reprint of my "5 Coolest Mid-Century Hotels in Latin America" article).