Balam: Jaguars in Guatemala
The Maya had great respect and reverence for the jaguar, which they called balam. Jaguars were a symbol of power and strength and were believed to act as mediums for…
The Beaches of Tola, Nicaragua
Ten kilometers west of Rivas is the agricultural community of Tola, gateway to the steadily improving shore road and a string of lonely, beautiful beaches that make up 30 kilometers…
On Weaving and Whaling
A Paris Expat Experience: Living in the 14th
If you’ve got questions about what life is like in a Paris neighborhood for an expat, the best source to go to are fellow expats with a few years of…