What Is Belize’s QRP Visa And Should You Apply?
While Belize’s QRP (Qualified Retired Persons) visa gets a lot of press, changes in the program are making it less...
Enjoy Italian City Living For Less In Turin, Northern Italy
If you'd like to explore the pleasures of city living in Italy—but Rome, Florence, and Venice are too expensive, too...
The Mail Service In Belize: Colorful, Quirky, And Personal
Not much about Belize, not even a mundane post office, is what you expect. Based on my experience with U.S....
Learning About Howler Monkeys At Burrell Baboon Sanctuary
A lion’s roaring greets the morning. Or so it sounds to me, as I sit on the front porch in...
The Joys Of A Laid-Back Country Life In Belize
One of the things I love about living in Belize is its capacity to surprise with discoveries of hidden, unsuspected...
Exploring Belize’s Guanacaste National Park
Guanacaste National Park: An Overlooked Belizean Gem A busy roundabout serving two of the country's main highways might seem an...
Nightlife In Cayo, Belize: Jazz Bands And Banana Bombs
A Night Out In Cayo “Live Jazz!” read the A-board standing outside the Orange Gallery, on the Western Highway between...
Belize’s Natural Medicine: Herbal Healing And Home Remedies
The tradition of herbal healing that started before the Mayan calendar is alive and well in Belize. Belizeans' faith in...
Paw Friendly Paradise: Moving To Belize With Your Cat Or Dog
If life without your beloved cat or dog is inconceivable, is relocation outside the country impossible? If your destination is...
The Differences Of Building In Belize Vs. North America
Nearly everything about building in Belize is different from North America. It will definitely be an adventure, with plenty of...
Building A House In Belize: Here’s What You’ll Need
As with all aspects of living in Belize—including construction—choices about materials include different variables from what you might consider in...
Lobsterfest in Belize: Party On From San Pedro to Placencia
Partying on the beach all weekend long... the tunes of booming reggae music and smooth steel drums reaching your very...
Winding Rivers And Wildlife: The Calming Nature Of Belize
One of the things I love about living in Belize is how the slow pace and hot weather encourage me...
A Series Of Unfortunate Events: Car Trouble In Belize
One of the selling points of Belize as a retirement/relocation destination is its apparent familiarity. People speak English, or at...
Why You Should (Or Shouldn’t) Live In Belize’s Cayo District
The sight of sparkling, turquoise water makes me want to jump in instantly... I love to swim with dolphins, and...
How To Renew A Tourist Visa At The Belize Immigration Office
Belizean Bureaucracy 101: The Immigration Office Unless you arrive in Belize with your QRP (Qualified Retired Person) card firmly in...
Building Our Off Grid, Solar Powered House In Belize
Solar Power Isn’t Just for Hippies Anymore If going off the grid conjures images of barefoot midwives in mumus living...
The Pros And Cons Of Bringing Your Car To Belize
Ordinarily, we recommend not shipping your vehicle with you when you make a move overseas. But how about bringing your...
