Belize

I first alerted my readers to the many charms of little English-speaking Belize in 1987. In those days, it was...

Helena Hess was originally attracted to Belize for its diving. She wasn’t even thinking about retirement when she made her...

Got a good poker face? Or maybe you have a good pinochle hand? Perhaps you long to meditate or perfect...

"What in the world am I gonna' do with her?" That was Mick Fleming's first impression of me, he admitted...

Yesterday, I began reminding you (and me) why Belize is one of my favorite places on Earth. In addition to...

As the only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize has been attracting expats in the know from the U.K., the...

Belize, a nation of immigrants, has adopted and adapted Christmas traditions from abroad and combined them with Mayan traditions that...

People are often drawn to planned communities when shopping real estate overseas. Here are a couple of reasons why: Value-add...

As you explore your real estate options in Belize, you’re going to have to decide what type of property is...

Happy Belize Independence Day! This month Belize celebrates the 41st anniversary of its independence from England. Belize is the only...

"The problem isn't the problem. The problem is your attitude toward the problem." That was Jack Sparrow's theory, and Jack's...

Somewhere over the rainbow, life is pretty darn great... Especially in Belize. You can have fun on the mainland, on...

The friendliest spot in Belize? If you ask me, that's Ambergris Caye, the little island just offshore from where we're...

We believe Belize is one of the best places in the world to live, retire, invest, and chase adventure. In...

Here's our tale of How We Escaped The Frozen North... We came to Belize from northern Idaho. We were used...

For me and Belize, it was love at first sight. From the first morning I arrived in Belize City, some...

As we gear up to launch our 2023 Live And Invest In Belize Conference, taking place in Belize City, Jan....

Carmelita Gardens Discovery Tours include visiting ruins, sampling local food, and learning about our sustainable community from town founder Phil...

We give a lot of virtual ink to Latin America… And for good reason. This region checks three of the...

It’s almost July 1… the perfect opportunity to revisit the relationship between two special North American nations: one small, the...

Carmelita Gardens is an off-grid community in Belize's Cayo District spread out over 98 acres. This quiet, naturally stunning area...

Most people think that purchasing real estate overseas is about having a second home to go to when you want...

I could barely contain my anticipation as I gazed out the window of our 15-seat turboprop airplane at the turquoise...

This August, we're hosting our first-ever Live And Invest In Latin America Virtual Conference to help you get acquainted with...

Belize recently signed a deal that will not only reduce its external debt but also enhance its commitment to protect...

A year ago, asking if I wanted to join the Carmelita Gardens team as the architectural designer… What started as...

I recently sat down with Donald Houser, a resident of Carmelita Gardens in Cayo, Belize, for the latest Overseas Living...

Just any old car will do!... Or will it? There’s lots to consider before deciding on the best car for...

Courteous and polite with an ever-present smile, Ranjit Prasad (his friends call him Ranj) showed me what he’s been building...

Belize has long attracted retirees for its beautiful beaches, natural beauty, and friendly, English-speaking locals. Its proximity to the United...

Belize is only a two-hour flight from the United States… yet it has a faraway, pioneer feel to it. Nowhere...

After 32 years of marriage and four children, my husband and I were retiring to Belize in six weeks... Being...

In a matter of days, we will release our 2022 Overseas Retirement Index. This survey presents our selection of the...

Belize—specifically a self-sufficient community in the heart of this country’s Cayo District—could be the perfect “Plan B”…

Being in a beautiful place during the Christmas season can make the experience even more memorable. Right now, excitement is...

Being in a beautiful place during the Christmas season can make the experience even more exciting, enjoyable, and memorable. Right...

We all know that when looking for our dream retirement destination, an important factor is cost of living. Luckily, a...

The tradition of herbal healing that started before the Mayan calendar is still alive and well in Belize. Belizeans' faith...

I recently moved to Ambergris Caye, Belize, from Portland, Oregon… While preparing for the move, I was told again and...

El Pilar is nestled snugly in the westernmost reaches of Belize… Here, the ancient secrets of the mysterious Maya Jungle...

I'd like to introduce you to a little-known escape in Belize... As well as a fellow reader who's already made...

What a world we’re living in, right? The biggest global pandemic in 100 years… continuing terrorist threats… war… threats of...

It's not often that you can invest overseas in a cash-flowing property in a Caribbean tourist hot spot with as...

The friendliest spot in Belize? If you ask me, that's Ambergris Caye, the little island just offshore from where we're...

Can you afford to live in Belize? The simple answer, I'd bet, is yes. But the better answer is that...

We've been giving Belize a lot of virtual ink lately. Here are the Reasons Why You Should Reinvent Your Life...

From the southern coastal district of Punta Gorda to the northern coastal town of Corozal, there's a lot to see...

Finally, after being grounded for far too long, we're hitting the road again as we are headed to Belize looking...

About 30 years ago, I was sitting at a palapa bar in Playa del Carmen waiting for the ferry to...