Scott Hed

Scott Hed, IL Nicaragua Correspondent, is a native of the North Central area of the U.S. Scott figured nearly 50 winters in Minnesota and South Dakota were enough for him and thankfully, his wife, Nicki, agreed, and they moved to Nicaragua in 2016 after visiting numerous times since 2011. They built their dream home on the outskirts of the colonial city of Granada where they live with their two Labrador retrievers. Together they enjoy visiting different places around Nicaragua, and have explored destinations in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, and Guatemala.

Two Days in Antigua, Guatemala

Daily Postcard

By Scott Hed February 10, 2019

Last year, my wife and I traveled from our home in Granada, Nicaragua to spend a week in Guatemala as we continue exploring the region. We enjoyed world-class angling for sailfish off the Pacific coast, followed by a few nights in...

Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve

Countries

By Scott Hed August 15, 2018

The Laguna de Apoyo encompasses the ancient remnants of a volcano that last exploded an estimated 23,000 years ago. In the intervening millennia, a large lake has formed in the volcano’s caldera, and it’s one of Nicaragua’s most impressive natural wonders...

Renting First Helped Build Our Dream Home in Granada

Real Estate Investor

By Scott Hed February 23, 2018

When my wife, Nicki, and I decided in early 2016 that we were moving away from the cold northern winters in South Dakota, for the year-round warmth of Nicaragua, we did so in stages. We had bought a one-acre lot just outside the lovely colonial city of Granada the previous year...