There are more Mayan ruins in Belize than you can shake a stick at. This tiny country is full of them. But many visitors might be shocked and surprised at how up close and personal you can get with them. Is this a good thing? Here’s a fact for you. Archeologists have explored only a …
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In this short piece, Placencia resident Gary Peterson discusses the problem of plastic beach trash in Belize, and urges everyone to start small when solving this issue, right at your local bar! In Belize, many voice disdain over the amount of plastic washing up on the beach. On any beach you’ll find water bottles, plastic …
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A Belize vacation is not just an exercise in relaxing in a tropical Caribbean beach resort. It can, and should, be far more than that. Belizean author and blogger Larry Waight offers eight tips to make the most of this tiny Central American country people call “The Jewel”. Please know we are signed up to …
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If you’re thinking about buying Belize real estate you need to be careful. Scams and fraud abound, but with some due diligence and a little knowledge of recent history, you can avoid any pitfalls. Here, Placencia resident Gary Peterson explains. Please know we are signed up to the Amazon Associates program and this article contains links …
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You’ve decided to move to Belize but don’t want to fall foul of the immigration laws. Luckily they are straightfoward, even if time-consuming. Here’s a guide to living legally and getting residency in Belize. Let’s escape and run a bar on the beach. Let’s house-sit in a fabulous home surrounded by wild birds in the …
If Belize has always been a vacation spot for you, the thought of moving to “the Jewel” probably crossed your mind at least once. But vacationing in Belize and living in Belize are two different things. As long as you can reconcile the dream from the reality you can make a good life for yourself. Please …
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