dulcimer05
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Registration: 11 December 2013
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Cooking like a local in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Honduras. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
Learn to make flour and corn tortillas. Refried beans! Buy as much as you can at the local Farmer's market. Much cheaper than in the U.S. Tamales wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves. Find a friendly local to teach you. There is a way to mix ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Honduras? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...
September 15, Independence day. Every school enters the parade. Christmas- dancing, drinking, tamales. And another parade. Easter week- Semana Santa. New years-/drinking, dancing and lots of fireworks. Read More
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of Honduras by Kendoit
I have read a lot of replies on this forum about the people of Honduras and their attitude toward gringos, I have lived many years in S.E. Asia and found most of my experiences good very little bad and rarely ugly, (here it comes) but I know to ...
We lived in Siguatepeque, a little north of Comayagua. It's at about 3400 feet, so the weather is milder than on the coast. I don't understand why so many people want to live on the coast-too humid, too crowded and too expensive. Sigua is ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Honduras? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
We were there for two years. DWe used Skype when the person in the U.S. was hooked up. We had cheap Pre-paid Claro phones that worked well. We sometimes mailed letters. E-mail and FB we're good. Read More
The best things to discover in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Honduras that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Honduran dishes that ...
The many good coffees all over the country. Copan Ruinas, Stay at the Blue Iguana Hostel. Macaw Mountain, just outside of town. The Luna Jaguar hot springs about an hour from town. The Mayan Museum. Independence Day 15 September Parades all ... Read More
Beach home rentals and sales in La Ceiba Honduras by honduraschris
Just thought I would bring this topic up. Many foreigners are finding more and more beach homes for rent and new beach homes construction in La Ceiba. So, for the people that say "Roatan is the place" they are going to watch La Ceiba pass by them ...
Beach too hot. Move to the mountains, above 3500 feet. Read More
marry an honduras girl by leos1974
hi to all , im new to this site i am from UK and want to marry my girlfriend from honduras what do i have to do to marry my girlfriend , she is in honduras now thanks
Don't forget that when you marry a Honduran, you marry their whole family. They aren't just close or extremely close- they are claustophobically close. Set some limits as to how much time she can spend with them. It's best to not live ... Read More
Cost of living in Honduras - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Honduras, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Good coffee was between $1-$3 at a coffee shop. If you found it at the market, it was 40 cents. Internet was $25-40 /mo. Taxis in smaller towns are $2. We bought 35 pounds of fresh produce at the market for $15-$20. Avocadoes were about .30-.50. ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Honduras is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Honduras? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Go to the Mountains! Above 3400 feet the weather is almost always beautiful. Read More
Adapting to the climate in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Honduras is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Honduras? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
We lived in Honduras for two years and travelled between San Pedro, Siguatepeque, La Esperanza, Tegucigalpa and Copan Ruinas. So we had a lot of experience with year round weather for the western half of the country. My advice for MOST people who ... Read More
Making phone calls in Honduras by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Honduras, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Honduras? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
I bought two or three cheap ones at a store in Siguatepeque and they all broke within three months. Must have been stolen! Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
Yes. Get to Copan. The Ruins, the Bird Sanctuary, the Hot Springs, close to Guatemala. Stay in a Hostel. Iguana Azul. Read More
Making phone calls in Honduras by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Honduras, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Honduras? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
I second your comment. We had no trouble calling the U.S. pre-paid with Claro/Tigo. Just be careful not to buy a real cheap phone there. They break. Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
In reply, I would say that if I was 25-30 again, I would be married to a Honduran and have five kids. I would have to get her about 300 miles away from her family, though. They are stuck to their family like glue and it's rather nerve-wracking ... Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
My wife likes the slower, unhurried life. Hot Springs in the mountains. The Copan Bird sanctuary and ruins. Read More