Whether you’re researching a potential move or planning a vacation, you may have questions about safety in Belize. San Ignacio expat Cathi Bray discusses some of the bigger concerns people have. I’m naïve. It never occurred to me to ask about vaccinations, diseases, or safety in Belize. As a member of several Belize expat Facebook …
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Placencia resident Gary Peterson needed a break after showing his son-in-law around for a week. And when you need a break in Placencia, the obvious place to go to is Ranguana Caye… There are so many fantastic adventures in Belize to choose from, especially in Placencia, where I live. You can fill your days with …
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The Guatemala v Belize territory dispute comes to the forefront again in 2019 when Belize holds its referendum over whether the International Court of Justice should hear the case. Guatemala already held its own vote in 2018. Nestor Quixtan provides some background on the issue. The long-standing territorial dispute between Guatemala and Belize is gearing …
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Belizean Kriol is one of the most fascinating aspects of Belize for foreign tourists and expats alike. In this short piece, Cathi Bray pays homage to this language (yes, it’s a language, not slang) and shows you a few basic words. When I first saw signs in Belize like “Di Lumba Yaad“, “Betta No Litta“, …
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Belize expat Gary Peterson sometimes needs to get off the beach. And when he does, a favorite activity is chasing waterfalls. Luckily, there are plenty of spectacular waterfalls in Belize for him to find. Although there are great waterfalls elsewhere, waterfalls in Belize offer much to the adventure seeker. Many falls elsewhere offer deep, cool pools of …
Placencia, Belize expat Gary Peterson talks about how education in Belize fails regular Belizeans and the lack of opportunities for people to get ahead. I have lived full-time in Belize for three years. During that time I built a house, allowing me to watch and learn about the work ethic and culture here. I became …
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