Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time

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 Read more

Roatan Real Estate

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 Read more

Honduras is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

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 Read more

Helpful Maps for Honduras Travel

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.

Banking Advice for Foreigners in Honduras

In getting yourself set up to live in Honduras, banking invariably becomes an issue. All banks offer accounts in both U.S. dollars and Honduran Lempiras, and it is best to maintain accounts in both currencies.

The best way to avoid excessive bank transfer fees is by writing a check to yourself from your U.S. account and depositing it into your Honduran dollars account. The only downside on this is that the money will not be available for at least 3 weeks, maybe more, so you have to plan ahead.

Make sure before opening an account that you fully investigate what services the bank offers, including online banking, paying of utilities and bills online, direct deposit or Read more

President Zelaya's view of United States Involvement

Manuel may have strained relationships last month when he spoke rather strongly about the United States involvement in Central America. Zelaya feels the US is a promoter of Coup d’états, national uprisings within the region.

Zelaya has also defended Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, saying that we should respect his ideas, and allow him to express himself. Zelaya also stated that he agrees with some of what Chavez preaches.

For now, Zelaya may be throwing around some strong opinions, but he is also working hard to improve the current state of affairs for Honduran nationals.

Read more about President Manuel Zelaya and what he has to say about the United States, Chavez and minimum wage here.

Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Pedro Sula

Staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel San Pedro Sula affords more than just a night of comfort. The hotel has king size and double rooms and a presidential suite for you to enjoy a quiet evening, but if you are looking for more, why not head down to the Crowne Plaza Casino.

The Casino is a great place to mingle with those staying at the hotel and others. I have met quite a number of other wandering gringos with interesting stories to tell while playing the machines. There is also a restaurant, lounge and bar where you can relax and get a drink or a meal before heading to gamble.

The Crown Plaza Hotel San Pedro Read more

Project Honduras – Helping the Honduran Community

Projecthonduras.com was established with the goal of helping Honduras to rise above the cycle of poverty that developing nations suffer from and to find solutions to fix problems currently ailing the country.

At projecthonduras.com individuals around the globe can connect and discuss the problems facing Honduras, and how to solve them. In addition to the online venture, projecthonduras.com has worked to present annual conferences to raise awareness for their cause and connect those who have or who want to make an impact on Honduras.

This years’ conference is being held from October 2-4th in Copan Ruinas at the Municipal Conference Center next to the town’s central Plaza. It is sponsored by Special Read more

El Salvador & Guatemala Loop Tour (and Honduras too!)

G.A.P. Adventures is currently offering a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking to come to Guatemala, El Salvador, or Honduras. The trip costs US $845 plus a US $30 departure tax and includes 14 nights’ accommodations, guided tours, and local transportation. The next departure date available is Dec 19, 2008. There is no deadline; it is based on availability.

The package price breaks down to about US $60 a day, which includes your hotel, some guided tours, transportation (excluding airport to hotel), a dance lesson, and an English-speaking group leader. Having the leader is a great help, removing a lot of hassle from your trip, and the rate on the hotels is much better than you could Read more

Honduras Travel Tips

Tourism in Honduras is on the rise according to John Dupuis of the Official Travel Guide of Honduras. Luxury villas are being built on La Ensenada beach. In addition the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is expanding their current dock in order to accommodate full fledged passenger cruise ships.

The Honduran National Congress is encouraging investment in the Bay Islands under the Tourism Free Zone laws. All over, Honduras is getting swept up in the tourism that is coming in full force from North America and Europe.

For more information on travel in Honduras, visit the Official Travel Guide of Honduras Website. It is full of helpful information on moving around in Honduras.

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