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November 28th, 2008 | Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Places to Stay | 1 Comment »

I recently got a recommendation from a friend for a really great place to stay and dive on Roatan: Anthony Key’s Resort. Although is a little more expensive than average, with rooms starting at US $120 a night, it is worth the price if you are looking for a quality, hiccup free diving vacation. One of his favorite things about Anthony’s was the fact that the whole place is relaxed and quiet, and the staff has a tendency to blend into the scenery, making it a peaceful spot to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Anthony Key’s provides individual lockers on the dock for divers to store their own equipment, assigned a specific dive boat and a dive master, ensuring Read more

The Human Rights Project – You Can Make a Difference

November 21st, 2008 | Honduras - Gringo Favorite | No Comments »

The Gringo Report team was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”

The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.

To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a beautifully illustrated full color book entitled, The Trouble with the Alphabet, written and illustrated by Caryn West. The book takes you around the world to 26 countries A-Z where children are suffering. Each country featured is also connected to a charitable organization that receives part of the proceeds from each book purchased, as well as all purchases from TheTroubleWiththeAlphabet.com.

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Fresh Seafood Restaurant in Tela, Honduras

November 14th, 2008 | Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Places to Eat | No Comments »

If you are a fan of seafood and happen to have the opportunity to dine in Tela, Honduras, you have got to stop by Restaurante Lucas del Norte. Seafood is their specialty, and it is always served fresh!

The relaxed atmosphere lends itself to a pleasant dining experience. Since the seafood is really what you come here for, I suggest the seafood soup (it’s piled high with fresh seafood!) If you aren’t a fan of fish, I’ve heard that everything else is quite tasty as well, although I wouldn’t be able to tell you that from my own personal experience. Meals are less expensive than average, at less than US $10 for the food and drink.

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Honduras President Manuel Zelaya Comments on Obama's Election

November 12th, 2008 | Honduras - News | 1 Comment »

It seems that the majority of Latin America is excited that Barack Obama has been elected into office. Most are hopeful that his presidency will mark the beginning of better relations between the their respective country and the United States.

What did Honduran President Manuel Zelaya have to say about Obama’s election? The following quote is taken from Just the Facts, a web-site designed to educate civilian’s on the United States involvement in the defense and security of Latin America and the Caribbean. President Manuel Zelaya said:

Barack Obama’s victory is one for the entire world, and is for everyone, who in any moment of their lives, have fought for momentous changes through social organization, Read more

Important Travel Information for Honduras

October 31st, 2008 | Honduras - Relocation, Honduras - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Embassy

Embassy of United States, Avda La Paz, Apdo 26-C, Tegucigalpa; tel. (504)32- 3120; fax (504)32-0027. Web-Site: www.honduras.usembassy.gov

Travel and Tourism

Honduras Institute of Tourism, 2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd., suite 1175, Coral
Gables, FL 33134; tel. (800)410-9608, (305)461-0600; fax (305)461-0602; e-mail: 104202.3433@compuserve.com.

Honduras Institute of Tourism, Apdo. Postal 3261, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, C.A.; tel. (504)22-4002; fax (504)38-2102; e-mail: ihturism@hondutel.hn.

Tour Operators

San Pedro Sula

Aventuras CentroAmericans, S.A., 1a. Calle, 16 y 17 Avenidas N.O., Edificio Nina, local 1-6, San Pedro Sula, Honduras; tel. (504)53-2372; fax (504)57-2380.

Explore Honduras, Edificio Paseo del Sol, 2a Avenida y 1a. Calle, N.O., San Pedro Sula, Honduras; tel. Read more

Does Honduas Prefer Obama or McCain for US President?

October 27th, 2008 | Honduras - News | No Comments »

The debate of who should be the next United States president is a hot one wherever you travel to and Honduras is no exception, even if the Gallup Poll taken doesn’t reflect it.

From May to September 2008 Gallup Polls conducted surveys in 70 countries to see who the world preferred to see elected into the Presidential office in the United States.

The poll claims that 64% of Hondurans do not know or would not answer who would make the better U.S. president as far as Honduras is concerned, Obama or McCain. Twenty-seven percent support Obama and only 9% are for McCain.

This Gringo thinks that these results don’t reflect the true feelings of Read more

Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time

October 26th, 2008 | Honduras - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.

Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.

The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more

Roatan Real Estate

October 15th, 2008 | Honduras - News, Honduras - Relocation | 1 Comment »

In 2007 Roatán was named one of NuWire’s Top 5 Places to buy Caribbean Real Estate, and currently the market on the small tropical paradise is poised for a takeoff. This small island located 40 miles of the Honduras coast has been getting a lot of attention lately by divers looking for undisturbed reefs. Local laws have also been put into place to maintain the beauty of the island and its surrounding waters; last year the Honduran government invested $50 million in sanitation and sewage systems to keep the islands clean.

According to LatinFinance over 40 percent of the $450 million Honduras makes each year in tourism revenue comes from the activity on Roatán. That number Read more

Honduras is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

October 8th, 2008 | Honduras - Relocation | No Comments »

As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.

Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more

Helpful Maps for Honduras Travel

October 7th, 2008 | Honduras - Tourist Trap | 1 Comment »

Looking for a good tool to help you find your way around the Bay Islands, Copan and La Ceiba? Try Compass Maps. They are an experienced map publishing company that has published maps of the Bay Islands, Copan, Roatan, Utila, and La Ceiba. They are working on maps for Trujillo, Tela, Omoa, and San Pedro Sula.

The detailed maps include important sites in the city, main tourist attractions and other points of interest to visitors. They also include other helpful information including hours and prices on main attractions and facts about the city.

You can check out the maps by following this link to the Compass Maps page.