What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Honduras. They wrote...
"Backwardness, bureaucracy, security and safety. Also, because I don't know how things work, the most basic task can be very daunting--buying groceries, opening a bank account, even taking a walk," commented one expat who made the move to Siguatepeque, Honduras.

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"As a vegetarian it's incredibly hard to find any variety. Everything is chicken unless you live on a diet of baleadas," remarked another expat in Honduras.
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What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Honduras, newcomers to Honduras would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.