Keen to visit Honduras but not sure how much to save? I’ll help you work out your Honduras trip cost, from accommodation and food to transport, island stays, and scuba diving. I usually work out a rough daily budget before a trip, and Honduras was no different. Though that plan went straight out the window […]
Category Archives: Central America
Looking for the best hostels in La Ceiba? Whether you’re stopping overnight before heading to the islands or fancy a few days in the jungle, I’ll share my favorite stay and compare other budget options to help you choose where to book. If you’re backpacking Honduras and heading to Roatan or Utila, there’s a good […]
Planning 2 weeks in Honduras and want to see both the mainland and the islands? This itinerary includes the ruins in Copan, rafting near La Ceiba, diving in Roatan, and a few days at Lago de Yojoa, with transport tips and places to stay along the way. Honestly, Honduras ended up being one of my […]
Backpacking Honduras completely surprised me. From the ruins of Copan to the beaches of Roatan, I found it affordable, easy to travel around, and far more backpacker-friendly than I expected. Honduras is honestly such an underrated country, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed backpacking here. A lot of travelers seem to head […]
Looking for the best things to do in Copan Ruinas? The Maya ruins are an obvious starting point, but there are also macaws to see, hot springs to soak in, and plenty of excuses to stop for chocolate and coffee. Copan Ruinas is a pretty small town in western Honduras, close to the Guatemalan border. […]
I saw plenty of fish and even eagle rays while snorkeling the Blue Channel in Roatan. Though honestly, my trip was a bit of a letdown, so here’s what I’d check before booking a tour. If you’re keen to spend some time snorkeling in Roatan, the Blue Channel is worth looking into. It’s located off […]
Want to know which of Roatan’s beaches are worth your time? Half Moon Bay was my favorite during nearly two weeks on the island, while Sandy Bay didn’t win me over. I’ll share what both were like, plus what you need to know about seven other beaches around Roatan. Roatan, Honduras, really does have the […]
Thinking about learning to dive in Roatan? I got my PADI Open Water certification here, and what started with a slightly panicked first descent turned into one of my favorite travel experiences. Here’s what you need to know about the costs, courses, and what it’s actually like getting scuba certified in Roatan. Roatan is one […]
Looking for the best things to do in Roatan? From learning to scuba dive and swimming at Half Moon Bay to chocolate stops and cheap local eats, I’ll share my personal favorites alongside other activities worth considering for your trip. I originally came to Roatan to learn to scuba dive, though between the beach days, […]
Looking for the best hostels in Roatan? I’ll share my honest experience with the island’s budget accommodation, plus my tips for backpacking Roatan, including what to budget, where to eat, and how to get around! I originally planned to spend just a few nights backpacking Roatan and ended up staying for nearly two weeks. Honestly, […]
Planning to travel from La Ceiba to Roatan? I’ll break down the current ferry schedules, ticket prices and flight options, along with how to book and what the notoriously rough ferry crossing is really like. When most backpackers think of the Bay Islands, they usually think of Utila. However, I actually chose to visit Roatan […]
I only ended up white water rafting in La Ceiba after booking a stay at Jungle River Lodge, but it turned into an experience I won’t forget anytime soon. Here’s what it was really like tackling the Cangrejal River’s Class III and IV rapids. Before arriving in Honduras, I had no idea you could go […]