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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Life Out of the Box in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

A Typical Day at the Hostel

October 31, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 2 Comments

We thought it might be interesting to break down–hour by hour–what a typical day here at the hostel is like through the eyes of JB. Of course each day is […]

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Bars & Restaurants, Laguna de Apoyo, Local Food & Drinks, Nica Life, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel, Things to Do
Life Out of the Box Bar in Nicaragua

Running Our Own Bar in Nicaragua

October 30, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 4 Comments

At the edge of the volcano crater, below the Paradiso Hostel in Laguna De Apoyo, there is a spectacular and very fun bar called The Life Out of the Box Bar. […]

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Accommodations, Bars & Restaurants, Laguna de Apoyo, Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel, Things to Do
Our New Home in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

Our Restaurant in Laguna de Apoyo

October 29, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 5 Comments

Since the previous managers went back to France, Quinn and I have had to make a few changes to the restaurant. The previous menu was excellent, featuring unique dishes such […]

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Bars & Restaurants, Laguna de Apoyo, Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel
Please be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things, meet new people, and look beyond what's in front of you. Those are the keys to understanding this amazing world we live in. -Andrew Zimmern

Weekend Wisdom: Please Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist

October 28, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

“Please be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things, meet new people, and look beyond what’s in front of you. Those are the keys to understanding this amazing world […]

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Weekend Video: Reinventing the Toilet

October 27, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

A funny and awesome video about the new project that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is working on. Some of you may be aware that there are people around […]

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Inspiration, Video, Weekend Videos
Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

Outside the Hostel Gates in Laguna de Apoyo

October 26, 2012by lifeoutofthebox Leave a comment

Laguna De Apoyo is a very popular destination for tourists and locals to visit for a relaxing time on the edge of the crater.  While living at the hostel, Quinn […]

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Laguna de Apoyo, Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel, Safety
Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

The Outdoor Beauty of Laguna de Apoyo

October 25, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 6 Comments

Its safe to say that our front and backyard is, hands down, one of the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. The property is in the heart of the jungle […]

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Accommodations, Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel
Our New Home in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

We Live in a Hostel

October 24, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 6 Comments

After agreeing to manage Paradiso Hostel and run our own bar on restaurant, Quinn and I quickly became familiar with all of the rooms and buildings. The property is quite […]

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Accommodations, Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel
Deeadmau5 The Veldt

The Veldt by Deadmau5

October 24, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 2 Comments

Quinn and I have been writing a lot of articles for LOOTB, keeping up with all of our emails and doing many other things that keep us constantly busy. One […]

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Blue moon over Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

Our French Friends Leave Laguna de Apoyo

October 23, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 5 Comments

Just a couple of short days after getting back from the hospital, I was feeling much better and stronger. Jon basically made me drink water and hydrating salts until I […]

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Accommodations, Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel

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