Well, it’s time to leave. The last 2 weeks have gone by SUPER fast, and we’ll be boarding a ferry to the mainland at 6:10 tomorrow morning. From there we have to wait for our bus to take us to the airport. I’m hoping to be able to check-in our bags and then go to …
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It isn’t every day that a moray eel becomes your teacher. I’ve logged over 300 dives, so I’ve been in the water very near to an eel multiple times. They’re usually tucked into a crevice, their head exposed, mouth wide open as they breathe. Some people find them frightening. I kind of get that seeing …
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Three islands make up the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja, with the latter being the most undeveloped. The other islands are like comparing apples and oranges, so how do you know which one to visit? Let me break them down for you. Roatan is a very popular tourist destination, and the fact …
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So you’ve either decided to stay here longer, got stuck here, or you’re curious about the possibility. No sweat! Here are some of the basics that haven’t already been covered. Shopping: Give up on “good shopping.” There are no malls or big stores here. Delco is the island’s version of Walmart. You’ll find it heading …
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Okay, let’s face it. You probably wouldn’t be coming here if you weren’t interested in diving. Utila isn’t known for its white sand beaches. Sure if you want a slow pace this is a wonderful location, and one of the safest places in the world. But it is also home to some of the cheapest …
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Ok, so now you’ve arrived on our little island. Where’s some good food? People know me for my sometimes blunt honesty, and we’ve lived here for 7 months so I’ll be perfectly honest again: Don’t expect haute cuisine. Most food is just average, some is quite good, but you won’t find food here that knocks …
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When one sees advertisements about Utila, even though they are very rare, a common phrase associated with it is “The way the Caribbean used to be.” I don’t think truer words have ever been printed. Utila is part of the Bay Islands of Honduras, the others being tourism and cruise ship hotspot Roatan and underdeveloped, …
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If you read about my initial experience upon arriving in Honduras, you’ve probably been wondering if things have changed at all. Of course, with a title such as this you’ve probably already assumed what the answer is. Life on the small island of Utila has overall been a great experience. I’ve been able to dive …
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People often travel for adventure, no? We’ve had a couple of small “adventures” during our current journey, but none have had me wondering about my decision to give up “normal” life and make this journey like our trip from beautiful, tranquil, Flores, Guatemala to the Bay Islands of Honduras. I know others have had worse …
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