By Richard Carleton Hacker Nicaragua has long had a history of civil unrest, and as anyone who follows the news recently is aware, it is once again a country in chaos. Rioting, road closures, and even slayings are all too commonplace in this region. As a result, the U.S. government has now issued a Level 3 travel alert for Nicaragua, which basically means “don’t go,” as even peaceful demonstrations can suddenly erupt into deadly violence. Read more …
Author: Daniel Alferink
By Simon Chase June 26, 2017 The other day I decided to smoke a Cuban Distinguido. Apart from its attractive mid-brown wrapper and superb tailoring all along its 162 mm (63⁄8 inch) length, it was the shape that caught my eye. Resembling one of those airships you see occasionally advertising car tires, it stood out amongst the mostly straight-sided, or parejo, cigars in my humidor. Read more…