What's Up El Salvador

This may be a strange complaint, and also a useless one. It may be a symptom of an over-priveledged and extremely distracted life. It could just be that I dont get out enough. I miss wierdos I have become unable to recognize people I dont know. I have begun to want to do strange things [...]

There are quite a few great places to eat and drink in El Tunco, and it seems, that in spite of the town’s small size, and relaxed atmosphere there are more every month. I can see that the town is growing, and also that there are some built in limitations to how fast, or how [...]

After spending a little more than four months living in El Tunco, I thought I would enjoy the process of moving back to San Salvador. I was anxious to get away from the mosquito population at the house we rented (next door to an open abandoned swimming pool I referred to as the dengue factory) [...]

Every USA expat here has probably experienced an initial misunderstanding about what grocery store clerks are talking about when you walk up to the line. It´s the language trouble here, but the cultural one that causes the confusion. “Solo Ticket?” You dont need any Spanish ability at all to figure out what this means in [...]

If I had to sum up business philosophy as I see it here, I would have to go with “El Salvador…….We Keep a lid on it” I participated in the international fair this week at CIFCO. All of my fears of being overwhelmed were totally unwarranted. This is a sad thing to say, because there [...]

We had the great opportunity to hike up from Planes de Renderos to Puerto del Diablo, and its a short, pleasant hike that I recommend you take if you get the chance. For those less comfortable walking around, you can also drive up to the hill and then hike up to the top. Planes de [...]

Either there is a trend, my medication finally kicked in, or my new glasses are working out well. I see many more colorful and interesting restaurants in San Salvador. Not exclusive (El Salvador values exclusivity more than the US), but fun, casual, stylish and entertaining. It seems to be a general trend. Perhaps the people [...]

I am still a child when it comes to hearing an announcement that “The Circus is In Towne!!”.  Im giddy, because its true! Circo Suarez is in town.       We attended and what we saw was different in many of the ways you would expect a circus here to be.  Safety?  Not so much. [...]

Seriously awesome. Go, as soon as you can.

Emme