Once considered to have the highest murder rate outside of an active war zone, El Salvador hasn’t historically been a prime holiday destination. Twelve years of civil war, followed by what seemed like an endless cycle of gang violence and inescapable poverty. Spurred on by consecutive governments rife with corruption and a lack of desire …
“The bus to San Salvador is really frequent,” my friend promised me over a pile of empty cans of Pilsener. We were sat in the tiny, outdoor common area of our hostel in Juayua. “You can just turn up whenever. It’s such a short journey, so there’s no rush!” In my inebriated state, I believe …
It’s a beautiful day and we’re perched on a rock atop an active volcano. Peering into the most spectacular sulphur lake, surrounded by dramatic peaks, we’re happily eating ice cream generally patting our backs for getting up here at all. Spirits are high and everyone is in a fantastic mood. We’re surrounded by big groups …
Are you trying to get from El Salvador to Nicaragua? Does the idea of spending 14 hours on a bus sound like your worst nightmare? Have you heard one too many sketchy stories about Honduras and you’re totally scared out of going? Are you British? Whatever your reason, it sounds like you have dilemma on …