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Chinese Food in Masaya, Nicaragua

February 4, 2013by lifeoutofthebox 30 Comments

When Jonathon lived in China Town back in San Francisco, our favorite type of food to eat obviously became Chinese food. We were sad to think that we would not […]

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Bars & Restaurants, Masaya, Nicaragua, Things to Do
LOOTB Breakfast in Masaya

Our Favorite Breakfast Spot in Masaya, Nicaragua

December 6, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 36 Comments

Six days a week Quinn and I eat the same breakfast at one of our favorite restaurants in Masaya.  The restaurant is a little gem which looks like a residential […]

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Bars & Restaurants, Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua
Thanksgiving in Nicaragua

Thanksgiving in Nicaragua

November 23, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 15 Comments

Thanksgiving has always been a holiday that we both always look forward to every year. The turkey, the stuffing and of course the family time. This was the first year Quinn […]

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Bars & Restaurants, FAQs, Holidays & Celebrations, Local Food & Drinks, Masaya, Nicaragua
Life Out of the Box Cooking in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

Cooking in the Great Outdoors of Laguna de Apoyo

November 13, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 8 Comments

As I explained in the article, Quinn’s Secret Garden, JB and I have been getting really creative in the kitchen with our various veggies and herbs. So creative, in fact, […]

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Laguna de Apoyo, Local Food & Drinks, Nicaragua, Running a Hostel, Things to Do
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
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
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
Jonathon's Worst Meal Ever

Jonathon’s Worst Meal Ever

August 21, 2012by lifeoutofthebox 2 Comments

After we got home from our night out with Quinn’s dad and Monique, we fell asleep right away. A few hours later, I woke up in a puddle of sweat. I was […]

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