Up-to-Date Information on Relocation to Belize

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Up-to-Date Information on Relocation to Belize

July 21st, 2009 | Belize - Business, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips, The Best of Belize | 7 Comments »

There aren’t too many sites out there with comprehensive coverage of what life in Belize is like. For tourists, www.belizetourism.net was always a popular choice. Sadly, it seems to have been abandoned as most of the information on it is outdated.

There are some things on the Belize Report site, as BelizeTourism.net calls it, that are helpful and accurate, such as information about the weather, and suggested lists of things to pack.

There is also a basic map of Belize, which, although isn’t very detailed, it gives you an idea of the layout of the country, and basically where everything is found.

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Can you Retire in Belize?

July 20th, 2009 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Gringo Favorite, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | 4 Comments »

While there are a decent number of expats living in Belize, it does not have the same expat network and support system that you will find in countries such as Costa Rica. However, life in Belize can be much more pleasant, afterall, you don’t necessarily have to learn to speak Spanish!

Life in Belize is not for everyone. Before making the decision to move here permanently, you should come and stay for an extended period of time and see if you really can handle what living here means. Even before you make that trip, however, it is important to do a self-analysis to see if you fit the mold of the kind of person who can make it work in Read more

Health Advice for Traveling to Belize

July 16th, 2009 | Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Planning a trip to Belize and concerned about your health? There are only a few things to keep in mind before you come here.

Malaria pills are generally all that a doctor will prescribe for visitors coming to Belize.
That having been said, make sure you get a full check-up by your doctor, explain the length of stay in Belize and any special activities you will be doing. That way, they can make sure you have everything you need.
Make sure to ask about any additional shots.
Pack enough of your prescription medications for the duration of your trip.
Bring insect repellent, and USE IT!
Bring sunscreen, and USE IT!
Bring lotion for bug bites for the times you forget

Learn to Love the Things you Hate about Life in Belize

July 9th, 2009 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Gossip, Belize - News, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

As with any country there are things that we love about Belize and things that we hate. At the end of the day, the good usually outweighs the bad, and that is why so many of us decide to stick it out here in our little patch of paradise.

One of the most frustrating things can be not being able to find the exact product you want, or not being able to get something you really crave from back home. Most stores stock some imported goods, but the selections can be extremely lacking in smaller towns. The solution: fall in love with the products of Belize! You won’t find fruit this good back in Montana!

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Typical Belizean Dish – Rice, Beans and Stewed Chicken

July 4th, 2009 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Gringo Favorite, Belize - Must See or Do, Belize - Places to Eat, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

If you are coming to Belize, or thinking of relocating here, I hope you really like white rice and red kidney beans as these are two of the staples in the Belizean diet.

Don’t get me wrong, there is a variety. I mean, you can order “rice and beans” and you will be served a dish of rice and beans that have been cooked together in coconut milk. Or, you can order “beans and rice” and you will be served a dish of rice and a dish of beans that have been cooked separately, for you to mix to your liking. The contrast is startling.

Normally whether you eat rice and beans or beans and rice it will be accompanied Read more