When I first came here on holidays, I was mystified. There are loads of expats living on Roatan, so how did everyone seem to know I was a tourist? I could have been a dive instructor living here...how did they know I wasn't?After less than three months of living here, I had all the answers. When I ask people, "how long are you on holiday for?" they giggle and ask how I knew they were on holiday. At this point in time, I can spot a tourist a mile away. Some things are easy to pick out, some ...
Inaugural Roatan Review: Roatan Boat Excursions
Being a 'blogger' (I guess I can call myself that now, at this stage of the game?) has a lot of perks. One of these is getting to connect with people all over the world. I love hearing from people! However, due to the focus of my blog on where I live (Roatan, seriously you guys should know this by now) I am now getting lots and lots of emails asking me for my recommendations about Roatan... where to stay, who to dive with, what to do and where to eat. I really want to share what I know from ...
Organization Addicts Unite (GIVEAWAY…WOOHOO!)
I have a little secret to share with you. Yes, I live on a Caribbean island. Yes, time is slow here, we'll get to it tomorrow, let's do that when the rain stops, etc. etc.But while lots of things have changed since moving here, my attention to detail and excellent organization skills (or, as my dive shop co-workers call it, my anal-retentiveness and OCD...whatever guys, at least you know the tip sheet is done right!) have not changed much since my escape from the cubicle.I love details and I ...
“So, like… what do you EAT in Honduras?” – Part 2
I hadn't ever intended this to be a two-part series... I thought I'd just write the original "What do you eat in Honduras?" post to answer all the questions I used to get about it, and that would be that.Well. An islander saw my post and decided to cook for me and show me what real island food is, because he said my photos of 'bush' (salad) was ridiculous and "that not what we island people be eatin here" (his words, oh hey island creole). So a follow-up post became necessary!So ...
Roatan Month 15 Roundup
Hello from rainy season (FINALLY!) on Roatan. After suffering through September and October like...well... a white girl that gets overheated way too easily living in the Caribbean... we have arrived in rainy season with cooler temperatures (that being around 30C/86F rather than 45C/113F) and loads of rain. I promise not to complain for at least a month into it. That's pretty good for me, all things considered. Down to business!Fifteen long months after leaving the corporate grind ...
Interviewed by PADI, Clearly Internet-Famous Now.
It's been pretty hard keeping this one under wraps. I am bad at keeping secrets! So here it is:I'm super excited to share with you all my interview with PADI.... Cubicle Throwdown - Changing Office Life for Whale Sharks!!Check it out and let me know what you think.I have to thank Carmel for having friends in high places (aka PADI media specialists) who approached me to do this interview. For those that don't know, PADI is the scuba diving ...
Snakes, Spiders and Scorpions – Jungle Life on Roatan
Does Roatan have spiders, snakes and other creepy crawlies? That's a definite yes, read on to find out more about the jungle creatures that make Roatan home.IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE PHOTOS OF SNAKES OR SPIDERS, PRESS 'BACK' ON YOUR BROWSER NOW!There, you've been warned.And here is a harmless lizard before the scary photos. As you know, I'm currently housesitting. What I didn't mention is that this house is literally in the Roatan jungle. That's okay with me. But I ...
The Best Dive Sites in Honduras
If you've ever been diving in Honduras, you know some of the best diving is right where I am - in the Bay Islands chain (Utila, Roatan and Guanaja) off the eastern coast of Honduras. We have healthy coral reef, lots of fish and pelagics, short boat rides and patrolled Marine Parks to make sure the diving stays great for generations of divers to come.I'm so excited to let you all know that I'm now a contributing author over at ScubaDiveDestinations.com, which is a killer resource for ...
Rain, rain, rain = new look!
Do things look a little different around here to you?To celebrate the start of rainy season on Roatan, I decided a blog overhaul was long overdue. (aka = I'm cooped up inside with nothing to do at night because it's raining like nobody's business.) It's kind of like when you change from your summer wardrobe to your winter wardrobe, except here it just means you put on a rain jacket over your shorts and tank top cause it's still hot out. I also figured 150 posts was enough reason to celebrate ...
[GUEST POST]: The Top Scuba Diving Spots Around the World
For some people, their first time scuba diving occurs while on vacation in an exotic locale, usual courtesy of a resort-sponsored program or local adventure company. Viewing coral reefs, geographic formations and diverse underwater life up-close and personal while scuba diving is a thrilling and memorable experience that many people choose to foster as a hobby. New, exciting worlds are discovered in the crystal clear Caribbean water by scuba diving enthusiasts when swimming with sea-turtles and ...