In Focus: Belize

Most who come to Belize are a little surprised to see so many tiny children teaming everywhere dressed immaculately in...

I hear lots of parents and grandparents bemoaning the fact that kids’ lives are so regimented these days… how they...

For those of us who grew up in a snow country, it seems odd to be walking around in tee...

When the first Western-born sailors reached the island in 1508, they were greeted by an estimated 10,000 Maya inhabitants living...

Corozal is the name of both a district and a town in northern Belize. Nestled on the Bay of Chetumal,...

On Oct. 1, Belize reopened its Philip Goldson International Airport to receive international flights. Prime Minister Dean Barrow commented that the country is now ready to receive...

Where can one pursue the self-sufficient life? Carmelita Gardens is a planned community with self-sufficiency at the core of the planning....

I’m a big fan of the tiny home. Many times, I find myself dreaming of less clutter...better economy... a simpler...

Building my home in Corozal from scratch six years ago… what a learning process. It’s pretty straightforward—it can be fun...

Scrape the laid-back and lackadaisical surface of Belizeans and you’ll find a passionate and proud people… and their devotion to...

When it comes to owning rental property overseas, we all want to have our cake and eat it too. We...

Life in a new, unknown place can seem scary. It might be somewhere you have dreamt about going to for...

Belize, in Central America, is home to pre-Hispanic Maya archaeological sites as well as dreamy Caribbean beaches. Once a British...

Last year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shut down a development project in Belize. The development had been marketing...

“Breaking bread together” is an age-old idiom. Literally, it means sharing a meal with another person or group. The spirit...

Once the center of the ancient Mayan Empire, which extended north to Chiapas in Mexico and south to northwestern Honduras,...

In much of the world, February is known as the month of love. I’ve been reflecting on my own recent...

I'm a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan. I've seen him in concert a dozen times... know the lyrics to most all...

For retirees, semi-retirees, and wannabe retirees, Belize is an easy country to adopt as your next home. Unlike most countries,...

I've participated in Live and Invest Overseas' annual Belize conferences for years. This year, more than any other, the common...

There are no two ways about it: Belize lends itself to raising kids… a bit like a grandmother that promises...

“It sure can get windy here sometimes!” a gentleman walking his dog shouts at me while clenching a straw hat...

So you want to move to Belize… and you're thinking of buying land in Belize. Purchasing land is an emotional...

I'm often asked where others should live in Belize... the answer is simple: You should live wherever calls you the...

Belize is the perfect location for your offshore or remote business, and she could be a great location for an...

The banking system in Belize is stable and heavily regulated. Strict rules are in place that insist on a level...

If life without your beloved cat or dog is inconceivable, is relocation outside the country impossible? If your destination is...

Nearly everything about building in Belize is different from North America. It will definitely be an adventure, with plenty of...

As with all aspects of living in Belize—including construction—choices about materials include different variables from what you might consider in...

There's something in the water, or maybe I should say there's something about the water... I moved from the northeast...

International headlines were made when an expat couple was murdered in min-May, their bodies found in a sugarcane field in...

There are plenty of reasons to import a car or truck into Belize if you’re going to be spending any...

The sight of sparkling, turquoise water makes me want to jump in instantly... I love to swim with dolphins, and...

Belizean Bureaucracy 101: The Immigration Office Unless you arrive in Belize with your QRP (Qualified Retired Person) card firmly in...

The Advantages Of Life At The End Of The World "If the world has any ends, British Honduras would certainly...

Ordinarily, we recommend not shipping your vehicle with you when you make a move overseas. But how about bringing your...

Belize’s Democracy: 2015, 2016, And Beyond "No tyrants here linger, despots must flee; this tranquil haven of democracy." --Samuel Haynes,...

Hunting and fishing are more than pastimes or leisure activities to many Belizeans. In fact, hunting or fishing is still...

Bush-stick scaffolding: a cheap and effective local strategy To build or not to build, that is the question... After deciding...

Making it Legal In Belize: Visas, Residency and Border Crossings There are several avenues to residing in Belize in the...