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August 15th, 2009 | Honduras - Culture, Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - News, Honduras - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

For many people right now the only thing that matters in Honduras is the current political situation and what is happening between the government, the military, and the people. The problem is that the reports often depend on the perspective of the reporter, the slant of the publication, and personal opinion.

We have plenty of reports telling us what is going on in Honduras coming in from the major news sources, but what about the voices of the people in Honduras? So many of them are going unheard.

That is why since the start of the crisis in Honduras, (the coup, as mass media has called it), the blog written by La Gringa in Honduras, her Blogicito, has Read more

Political Storms and Thunder Storms

July 27th, 2009 | Honduras - News, Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if the current political situation wasn’t enough to make you second guess coming to Honduras, the weather should be. Lately, so many news reports have been full of political reports, little attention has been given to the heavy rain, flooding and mudslides that have been affecting Honduras for the last fer weeks.

Currently there are a couple of television infomercials released by the government warning citizens to steer clear of potential flooding zones, and advising waterways be kept cleared.

Ill effects have already been seen in some areas, such as El Durazno, where a hill collapsed, burying two houses and forcing families to dell for their lives.

Water levels are Read more

More Light on the Situation in Honduras

July 20th, 2009 | Honduras - News | No Comments »

HondurasThisWeek.com reports on things from within the Honduras borders. They are a reliable source of information from a first hand point of view and have been establishing themselves as a reputable news publication for years now.

So, it is with great interest that we read Marco Cáceres’ article entitled, “The Civil Coup the World Overlooks.” It is a summary of the events that happened from June 25 to June 28, 2009 in Honduras. Here is the introduction from his fantastic article:

Contrary to the popular view that has developed during the past couple of weeks, the “coup” in Honduras did not occur on Sunday, June 28, 2009, but rather on Thursday, June 25. What the world witnessed on Sunday morning Read more

Honduran Crisis

July 16th, 2009 | Honduras - Business, Honduras - Culture, Honduras - News | No Comments »

The Honduran Crisis is all over the internet, news, and pretty much ever other medium for sharing information.

I promised myself I wouldn’t share any opinions on this issue, but if you are looking to find out more about how things are going in Honduras from an insider’s point of view, I recommend you visit La Gringa’s Blogicito. She lives in La Ceiba, and has been blogging about Honduras for years and has done a tremendous job in posting up lots of information that you won’t see on CNN.

The Blogicito will hopefully round out your view of what the current situation really is in Honduras. It would be a shame to base your opinions only on what Read more

Eat Out at Playa Taty's in La Ceiba

July 9th, 2009 | Honduras - Family Friendly, Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Must See or Do, Honduras - Nightlife, Honduras - Places to Eat, Honduras - Travel Tips, The Best of Honduras | No Comments »

If there is one restaurant you have to try while visiting La Ceiba it is Playa Taty’s. It has been open for going on two years now, and is open 7 days a week for dinner (not for lunch).

Playa Taty’s has everything going on that you would expect from a beach restaurant: bright colors, a palm leaf roof, a little patio thing overlooking the beach. The atmosphere is quite relaxing, which puts you in the perfect mindset to enjoy some good food!

In a country where service isn’t exactly priority on anyone’s list, Playa Taty’s does it right. I have never heard complaints of the wait or kitchen staff, which is a great sign! (Many speak English and Spanish, Read more

5 Things to Consider when Thinking About Moving to Honduras

July 3rd, 2009 | The Best of Honduras | No Comments »

If the economic situation in the States has led you to think about relocating and you are considering Honduras, even with its current political state, there are several things that you should consider first.

1. Where have you learned about Honduras? Thanks to the internet, there are loads of ways to learn about this great country. However, what is the source of your information? Is it a tourism agency, a real estate agent, a travel agent, or anyone else who has something to gain from your moving here? Make sure you consider the source as misinformation is prominent, even among bloggers (they may have only spent a week here!).

2. Have you ever been to Honduras? If the answer is yes, Read more

Tobacco Factory Tour in Santa Rosa de Copan

March 15th, 2009 | Honduras - Best Shopping, Honduras - Business | No Comments »

Semana Santa is coming up in April so I am making plans to travel to Santa Rosa de Copan for their week long celebration!

In the meantime, I was looking around for other things to do in Santa Rosa and have therefor been researching the area. Turns out Santa Rosa de Copan is the center of the Honduran tobacco trade and has been since colonial times.

Now, I’m not one for a smoke, but I do enjoy history. At La Flor de Copan Cigar Factory you can take tours Monday to Friday at 10 am and at 2 pm, and it only costs about 2 dollars.

If you do enjoy cigars you’ll be happy to know at the end of Read more

Coffee and Art at Ki'Bok Cafe in La Ceiba

February 12th, 2009 | Honduras - Culture, Honduras - Places to Eat | 3 Comments »

A favorite in La Ceiba and arguably the only “cool” cafe in town is Ki’Bok cafe, which according to its founder Rosalia Alcantara originally of Santa Rosa, was one of the first things she noticed La Ceiba was lacking upon moving there.

Ki’Bok, which means “aroma” in Mayan, opened four months ago and since then has drawn a crowd of regulars with its coffee and artsy feel. But, Alcantara’s dream is much larger than just your average coffee shop.

“We are trying to make this place a cultural center,” Alcantara is quoted as saying in the latest edition of HondurasThisWeek.com.

A month ago Ki’Bok cafe hosted an exhibition featuring Brazilian native Sonia Ribeiro, who is well known around Read more

"Fysio Total… more than just physical therapy" in Honduras

February 5th, 2009 | Honduras - Business | 1 Comment »

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Honduras is not government regulated, which means it can be hard to find a true professional. The search, however, is over. Ivonne van Leest is the answer – she is a true physical therapist, having received her education in Holland.

Ivonne got her postgraduate degree in sports physical therapy: intensive therapy tailored specifically to athletes and designed to get them back to top performance level after an injury or surgery. She uses that education and training,and a total of 29 years working in therapy and rehabilitation to create new methods of treating injuries of all ages and athletic levels.

Ivonne has dubbed her new method “Fysio Total,” and it is exclusive to her clinic. In Honduras the Read more

La Tigra National Park – A Honduran Cloud Forest

February 2nd, 2009 | Honduras - Adventure, Honduras - Must See or Do, Honduras - Places to Stay | No Comments »

La Tigra National Park dwarfs Tegucigalpa’s United Nations Park with over 238 square kilometers of cloud forest. Central America used to boast a great number of cloud forests, but in recent years that number has been reduced greatly. Honduras still has a variety of protected areas that are rich in cloud forest vegetation. La Tigra National Park is the closest one to Tegucigalpa, being located just 11 km outside the city.

Most people arrive to La Tigra National Park by way of El Hatillo, the closest and fastest way from Tegucigalpa. Just inside the Hatillo entrance there is a small lodge called La Estancia where guests can stay the night and enjoy some amazing bird watching in the surrounding pine tree forest. Read more