For mid-semester break, we went to Phuket, one of the largest islands and most popular beaches in Thailand, with coasts of soft, white sand and rainforested mountains in the interior. Activities abound from water sports,…
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Honduras- 10 Cultural Observations
Living in another country for an extended period provides an opportunity to observe the people and culture at a more nuanced level. Being an outsider, we noticed things that surprised us but were unnoticed by…
Honduran Fruit
Fruit in Honduras is a central part of the local diet and livelihood. Almond, mango, papaya, and banana trees grow throughout the city of Tegucigalpa and strawberries grow in abundance nearby and particularly in the…
Honduran People
Honduran people are friendly and resilient, making their livelihood however they can. Growing food in the pueblos and then selling it off the back of trucks is common as well as resale of cheap products.…
Honduran Food
One of the best ways to get to know a culture is to immerse yourself in the food. Living in Honduras, we would frequent grocery stores, open-air markets, and street vendors, shopping and buying food…
Touring Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa lies in a valley surrounded by mountains. Founded in 1578 by Spanish settlers, Tegucigalpa has colonial architecture still evident in its churches, notably Baroque-style Iglesia de Santa Maria de Los…
Teaching at Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazan, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
We had the privilege of being part of the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazan (UPNFM), Tegucigalpa, Honduras, this spring. The university is one of two public universities in the capital, besides Universidad Nacional Autonoma de…
Honduran Expressions
Living in Honduras for the past few months, we’ve picked up several Hondurenismos expressions used by the locals. Here are characteristics of how Hondurans speak and interact. A la orden– you’re welcome. Hondurans respond with a…