Joshua Berman writes an online travelogue called the Muy Tranquilo Traveler, which he began during his Peace Corps service, and which he continues to update from the road. In addition to Moon Handbooks Nicaragua, Joshua is co-author of Moon Living Abroad Nicaragua and contributed text and photos to the fourth edition of Moon Handbooks Honduras. His articles have appeared in EcoAmericas, Hooked On the Outdoors, Transitions Abroad, Gravity, Backcountry, and Emergency Medical Services magazines.

Joshua is a freelance writer and trip leader who divides his time between Central America, New York City, and small mountain towns without Wal-Marts. He spent four years at Brown University where he gained both a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and appropriately creative facial hair. He has served in AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and, when last seen, had his sights set on a stint in northern India with the Jewish Volunteer Corps. His website is www.stonegrooves.net.