Crime, Safety, And Gun Ownership In Belize
Creole Proverb: Wen teef teef fram teef, God laff. Literally: When a thief steals from another thief, God laughs. (When...
My Top 14 Favorite Things About Living In Belize
My 14 favorite things about living in Belize? They'd have to be… #1: Tubing on the Mopan River around Bullet...
Different Places To Live Well In Northern Belize
Northern Belize's population is tiny, with a little over 100,000 in the districts of Corozal and Orange Walk combined. 1....
Should You Choose Corozal Or Cayo For Your New Belize Adventure?
Newcomers to Belize always ask where the best place to live here is, and my answer is always a definite,...
Schools In Belize: What Every Expat With Children Needs To Know
Most who come to Belize are a little surprised to see so many tiny children teaming everywhere dressed immaculately in...
Christmas Traditions In Belize: Beaches, Bram, And Rum Popo
Belize, a nation of immigrants, has adopted and adapted Christmas traditions from abroad and combined them with Mayan traditions that...
A Brief History Of Ambergris Caye—Mayas And Pirates Included
When the first Western-born sailors reached the island in 1508, they were greeted by an estimated 10,000 Maya inhabitants living...
Guide To The Ancient And Modern Sports Played In Belize
Scrape the laid-back and lackadaisical surface of Belizeans and you’ll find a passionate and proud people… and their devotion to...
How To Get Started With A Self-Sufficient Life
How do you get started making your life more self-sufficient? Do you sell all your earthly goods and walk off...
How To Enjoy A Self-Sufficient Lifestyle In Sunny Belize
The breeze blows gently as you step from your kitchen into your yard. In the distance are vegetable gardens and...
From The Maya To Pirates: Northern Belize Through History
Once the center of the ancient Mayan Empire, which extended north to Chiapas in Mexico and south to northwestern Honduras,...
19 Ways To Earn Some Extra Income In Placencia, Belize
Belize and Placencia are small economies, so if you're looking to make millions there are better places to do it......
Belize Carnival: Celebrating The Biggest Festivals Of the Year
The footpaths and road margins are packed with elated spectators, picnickers, and tailgate partyers... Temporary barriers keep enthusiastic revellers from...
The Things You Need To Know Before Buying Land In Belize
So you want to move to Belize… and you're thinking of buying land in Belize. Purchasing land is an emotional...
Celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day In Belize
Enjoying The Garifuna Celebration In Belize I'm still groggy from my predawn start as I wade through the crowds of...
Your Easy Guide To Opening A Business In Belize
Opening a business in Belize can be both surprisingly easy and comically frustrating. Don't get me wrong... you'll find only...
Why Belize Is A Great Fit For Canadian Snowbirds
In my 14 years living in Belize I have often remarked at how many happy-go-lucky, friendly, community-minded Canadians live here....
A Guide To Some Of The Best Fishing In The Caribbean: Belize
Do you seek the heart-pounding thrill of your reel when it sings its song of pescatarian triumph as your boat...
A Placencia, Belize, Primer: Communities, Costs, And Condos
If Belize has been on your radar, focusing on Placencia couldn't come at a better time. Seventeen miles of white-sand...
Where To Live In Belize: From Island Oasis To Inland Escape
I'm often asked where others should live in Belize... the answer is simple: You should live wherever calls you the...
Start A Business In Belize: Ideas For Expat Entrepreneurs
Belize is the perfect location for your offshore or remote business, and she could be a great location for an...
A Definitive Guide To The World’s Oldest Sport: Ulama
In This Bizarre And Sometimes Deadly Ancient Sport, It’s All About The Hips The oldest known sport in the world,...
El Pilar: The World’s First Sustainable City, Built By The Maya
The Maya Never Tilled: Ancient Knowledge Unearthed In Belize Nestled snugly on the westernmost reaches of Belize, at El Pilar...
A Trip To The Belize Zoo: Indigenous Animals In Their Habitats
From Baby Jaguars To Gonzo-Nosed Tapirs—A Visit To The Best Little Zoo In The World A short half-hour, 29-mile drive...
From Local To Offshore: A Guide To Bank Accounts In Belize
The banking system in Belize is stable and heavily regulated. Strict rules are in place that insist on a level...
La Ruta Maya River Challenge: Belize’s Annual Canoe Race
The Ruta Maya River Challenge 2018 The annual Ruta Maya River Challenge kicked off this year to thunderous cheers and...
An Insider’s Guide To Business Opportunities In Belize
29 Ways To Fund Your New Life In Belize You could move to Belize... live a dream life on the...
A Quick Guide To San Ignacio, Belize: Food, Fun, And Lodging
It still gives me a shiver driving over the low bridge that connects the town of Santa Elena to her...
Placencia: An Up-And-Coming Paradise At Affordable Prices
Most of the world has never heard of this place... But it’s everything you want from the Caribbean... I’m talking...
From Sacred Caves To Mayan Ruins: Exploring Cayo, Belize
When we think of Belize, it’s easy just to be captured by the images of white beaches, turquoise waters, hammocks,...
Crooked Tree: Belize’s Inland Island
Have you heard about the island of Crooked Tree? It’s only a short drive from all the conveniences of Belize...
The Truth About Crime In Belize And What To Do About It
International headlines were made when an expat couple was murdered in min-May, their bodies found in a sugarcane field in...
A Look At Belize City, Belize: From History To Health Care
My much-maligned former stomping ground is worth a look. I know expats who flee Belize City like it’s a war...
Belize Is Your Ticket To Self-Sufficiency (And Freedom, Too!)
The noble, even heroic, challenge of cutting ties to the modern world and pitting oneself against Mother Nature evokes a...
A Brief Guide On Hunting And Fishing In Belize
Hunting and fishing are more than pastimes or leisure activities to many Belizeans. In fact, hunting or fishing is still...
