Honduras Blog Helps Readers Gain Perspective on Political Situation

Honduras Blog Helps Readers Gain Perspective on Political Situation

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

Honduran Crisis

Honduran Crisis

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

Coffee and Art at Ki'Bok Cafe in La Ceiba

Coffee and Art at Ki'Bok Cafe in La Ceiba

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

Honduran Music at its Best

If you are trying to get yourself infused with the feel of life in Honduras, whether in preparation for a trip or a move, you should definitely take a dive into the sounds of Honduran music. One of the most popular and talented singers and performers in Honduras is Guillermo Anderson. He produces some amazing stuff and is worth a listen, even if you just want something new for your iPod playlist.

You can read up on what Guillermo is doing, get tour dates, and check out his CDs lyrics on his official website. He really does a bit of everything; he even has a record just for kids! (Para los Chiquititos). His newest album, Mujer Canción, Canción Read more

Helpful by Nature

Hondurans are some of the friendliest people on the plant, and they are always trying to help. That said, it is important to be careful when trying to find travel and other important information. Why? Simple. Hondurans do not want to disappoint.

This basically means that rather than tell you that they don’t know, a Honduran will come up with an answer that might not be correct. It is not out of mal intent; they simply want to please you by providing you with the needed response. Solution: Make sure you ask someone who is likely to know the answer – a hotel concierge, a taxi driver, or a travel agency.

By asking those who know, you Read more

Honduran Spanish

Hondurans appreciate it when you do your best to speak a little Spanish, no matter how limited your language skills are. Greetings pretty much always start with buenos días (good day) or buenas tardes (good afternoon), using the first up until noon, and then switching over to the latter. Buenas noches (good evening) is used after dark and generally signifies good night, as in good-bye. When in doubt, simply say buenas, it is an acceptable greeting for any time of day.

Say mucho gusto when you are meeting someone for the first time, or when you can’t remember if you have met before. It means nice to meat you, or nice to see you again.One interesting saying is Read more

Romance Potion

The native Garifuna can be found throughout Central America, particularly on the Caribbean Coast in Honduras and neighboring countries. While some of the villages have given way to the pressures of the modern world, becoming touristier and less authentic, around Palacios you can still find typical villages where you can enjoy their traditional music, dance, and potions. 

Make sure and get your hands on a bottle of Gifiti. This “medicine of love” is alcohol that has been soaked in different roots and herbs. It tastes kind of like a beefed up cough syrup, but locals will tell you it not only heals, it helps out in the romance department as well. While the Gringo isn’t Read more

Loco For Futbol

If you’re crazy for fútbol, then you can’t pass up the chance to see one of the 10 national teams compete while visiting Honduras. Despite the fact that many of the country’s top players head off to Europe, the league is still super competitive, the games are high energy and the crowds are crazy!

San Pedro, Tegucigalpa and La Ceiba all have stadiums where the national teams compete. Just ask at your hotel front desk and they will be able to direct you to the stadium. Crowds can get pretty intense, so if possible get a seat near the door. If you want to play, just keep a look out for any open fields or schools; there Read more

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