Adventures of a girl on a budget
Living in Honduras has given me the opportunity to really explore a country that has gotten a bad rep. Most people think of violence and corruption when they think of this country. However, there is so much more to it than that! The breathtaking Bay islands off the North coast have some of the bluest water I have ever seen. In addition, the dive culture that has popped up there is perfect for exploring the second largest barrier reef in the world. I have only just begun exploring Honduras and I look forward to adding even more posts during my time living here! Check back here often as I will be updating this portion frequently.
When looking up things to do in my new home of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, I came across information on a local blackberry winery. For my birthday, my boyfriend surprised me with a visit to this small, family run business in the countryside near La Tigra National Park. The Winery Finca La Cantadora is run by a […] Read more…
While I lived and worked in Honduras, I made it a goal to visit all of the Bay Islands. Each of the islands is different with unique vibes and things to do. Cayos Cochinos (technically a part of Roatan, though they are separate), seemed like an exciting place to explore. When I discovered I could […] Read more…
Scuba diving really is unlike anything else. To be able to float underwater with the fish and marine life is what mermaid dreams are made of. On Utila, one of the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras, diving is a way of life. There are almost too many choices for visitors to choose from. […] Read more…
On the southern coast of Honduras, lies a tiny town called Coyolito. Located in a bay along the Fonseca Golf, the town can only be reached by one road that winds there from the interior of Honduras. There isn’t much to the ‘town center’ aside from a few shops and the ferry across the bay […] Read more…
When you hear that a city in Honduras is known for the biggest Carnaval in Central America, and that it happens to fall during your birthday month, you immediately book a room and a flight, and get yourself there for the party! Keep reading for details on how best to enjoy La Ceiba Carnaval! What […] Read more…
While researching things to do in Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras, I stumbled upon an opportunity to get up close and personal with a dolphin. This has been something I have always wanted to do, and so I jumped at the chance! With reasonable prices and a stellar […] Read more…