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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 Read more

Entry Requirements, Length of Stay, Departure Tax

March 15th, 2009 | Belize - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

TravelBelize.org helps us out with the entry requirements for Belize:

With the exception of cruise ship passengers, all visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before entering the country. Please note that driver’s licenses and birth certificates are not approved travel documents and cannot be used to enter the country. Passports must be valid up until time of departure.

In cases where a visitor remains in the country for over 30 days, an extension of entry must be requested. Extensions are available for the cost of:

Up to 6 months for US $25 After 6 months US $50 per month

Nationals of the following countries do not require visas:

Australia
Canada
Hong Kong
Mexico
New Zealand
Norway

Work from Home on the Internet

February 9th, 2009 | Belize - Relocation | 4 Comments »

For those who are looking to relocate to Central or South America, oftentimes one of the best ways to secure a stable income (if you aren’t retired) is by finding online work. So, type in WORK FROM HOME in your search engine, and what do you find? A long list of work opportunities… but how do you differentiate the ones that are real from the scams? Is it possible to find real work online that will enable you to support yourself living abroad? The answer is yes! Working online over the internet from home is a great way to earn a living from a reputable company while living in your own personal paradise.

But how do you find work Read more

Personal Experiences of Retiring in Belize

February 5th, 2009 | Belize - Relocation | 2 Comments »

Ray Auxillou and Silvia Pinzon de Auxillou break it down for those thinking about retiring in Belize, and in other Central American countries, on their web-site.

The couple knew that upon retirement they would want to live abroad, since their minimal income would limit their means of living in the United States. They share their personal story from how they went about the process of deciding on Belize, to what they have encountered there.

I suggest this web-site as must read material for anyone considering a move or retirement in Central or South America.

Ray provides a lot of tips, and he and is wife also own a Hostel, the Falconview Tourist Backpackers Adventure Hostel, and have Read more

Restaurant for Sale in San Ignacio Belize

February 2nd, 2009 | Belize - Business, Belize - Relocation | 2 Comments »

As seen on Mondinion.com, Listed with Rainforest Realty

* Built area: 27 m2 (300 sqfeet)
* Land / Lot area: 4,047 m2 (1 acres)
* Price: 82,500 USD (Built area: 3,055.55 USD / m2) (Land area: 20.38 USD / m2)

Villa/Restaurant with 2 Huge Lots
This GORGEOUS piece of land consists of 2 huge lots with their own separate entrance onto the property. The lots run back to back making a striking view. Completely fenced. All utilities. All weather Road.

There is a restaurant with a loft over the restaurant that could serve as a residence. There is a completed covered veranda eating area with separate and enclosed double restrooms. Full kitchen. Complete bar area. Read more

Discounts at San Ignacio Belize Lodge and Tours

January 26th, 2009 | Belize - Adventure, Belize - Places to Stay, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The Maya Mountain in San Ignacio is offering a 20% discount on any Adventure package and a free breakfast/dinner meal plan daily for one person.

For the 20% off on the package your reservation must be for a minimum of 4 nights for 2 adults and is valid for stays between Jan 1–Feb 14 and March 21–April 31, 2009. Children who are traveling with 2 adults get 50% off of their package price. (See the travel deal by clicking here.)

Helpful tips for planning a trip to Belize

January 23rd, 2009 | Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Belize has so many fun things to offer, it is practically impossible to squeeze in everything you want to do in one trip. So, how do you choose which ones to do? Slickrock Adventures suggests taking the following steps to ensure you get everything you can out of your Belize vacation.

Make a list of all the things you want to do and arrange the list in order of the most important. Some things to include in your list are the ruins, the jungle, wildlife excursions, hiking, Belize City, Social events and more. Make sure to put down the location of each event, ie, the Ruins at Atun Ha.
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You can help stop crime in Belize!

January 19th, 2009 | The Best of Belize | 1 Comment »

Okay, so for those who are still concerned about safety in Belize, I found something you can do about it!

The Rotary Clubs of Belize have started a new program: Crime Stoppers Belize.

This community based service enables members of the community to take action to stop crime. If someone has information about a crime that has been committed they are asked to call the toll free number 0–800–922–8477. An international operator takes the information from the caller, who is given a code so that their identity remains a secret. The caller may then call back to check on their tip, using their code number as their ID. If the information they provided results in an Read more

Safety Tips for Travel in Belize

January 12th, 2009 | Belize - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

I get a lot of e-mails from people planning vacations to Belize asking me about safety. Frankly, I think safety is a hallmark concern no matter where you are traveling to these days. People take advantage of tourists who are unfamiliar with the area, and often unexpecting.

That isn’t to say that you can’t do your part to not become the prey of criminals or tourist traps. All it takes is a little knowledge and some common sense.

Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep at least an eye, if not a hand on your belongings at all times.
Don’t flash money around – carry on you only what you need at the moment.
Use the safe at the

Play Pitty Pat in Belize – The National Card Game

January 1st, 2009 | Belize - Culture | 5 Comments »

The card game Pitty Pat is a favorite past time in Belize, and you can find it in the casinos in the country. So, when you get sick of the Poker, why not try something new for a change, something like Pitty Pat!

Pitty Pat is played with 2 to 4 players using a standard 52 card deck. Pitty Pat is a game similar to rummy. There are many variations to Pitty Pat. A common way to play is by dealing 5 cards to each player. The remainder of the deck is set in the middle of the table and the top card is flipped up and set along side the deck. The goal of this card game is Read more

Typical Belizean Dish – Rice, Beans and Stewed Chicken

Entry Requirements, Length of Stay, Departure Tax

Work from Home on the Internet

Personal Experiences of Retiring in Belize

Restaurant for Sale in San Ignacio Belize

Discounts at San Ignacio Belize Lodge and Tours

Helpful tips for planning a trip to Belize

You can help stop crime in Belize!

Safety Tips for Travel in Belize

Play Pitty Pat in Belize – The National Card Game

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