As Belize celebrates its 41st year of independence, we celebrate with 41 images taken over the past year of the country affectionately called “The Jewel”.… Read More »Belize Independence Day 2022: Happy 41st Birthday, Belize!
A look around the region on Central American Independence Day, where five countries celebrate the 201st anniversary of independence from Spain. Today Central America celebrates… Read More »Happy Central American Independence Day to All
Belize has some of the best chocolate in the world. Not surprising, as it is the home of chocolate. But who’s making the best chocolate… Read More »Chocolate in Belize: A Brief History and Some of Our Favorites
The writer of this article is a bald, white, gringo. He knows this because he gets called it all the time in Costa Rica. But… Read More »Is Gringo Offensive? About Nicknames in Central America
We take a quick look around Central America to see where recreational marijuana use is legal, illegal, or somewhere in between. Big fan of the… Read More »Is Recreational Marijuana Legal in Central America? A Quick Guide
Culture shock in Costa Rica is real for many people moving here from North America or Europe. Or – How many WTF moments have you… Read More »Culture Shock in Costa Rica: Five WTF Moments You Might Experience
One thing visitors to Guatemala do is go to a market. The colors, sounds, and smells of any given Guatemala market can be hypnotic. Here’s… Read More »Going to a Guatemala Market? Four Things You Should Know
Central America is an author’s dream setting. Sultry, tropical, and full of history and intrigue. So what are the best books about Central America? It’s… Read More »13 Books about Central America You Need to Read
Expat writer Gary Peterson talks about some of the lesser known Belizean food you should try out when you visit this tiny Central American country.… Read More »Cow Foot Soup And Other Belizean Food Delights
Guatemalan food is a clash of Mayan and Spanish worlds. When these two cuisines collided, a new way of eating developed in Guatemala and the… Read More »A Guatemalan Food Culture
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