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Estel’s 14th Annual Cook-off: Judging Ribs After Dark

February 8th, 2026

Late Friday afternoon, I was in a rush. To get to the 14th Annual Estel’s BBQ Competition where I was…

February 2026 in San Pedro, Belize: The Weather, The Events and…The Sargassum

January 27th, 2026

February 2026: Let’s Get into the Details This post hopefully tackles the big picture questions folks have about traveling to…

My 16 Five-Star Books of 2025 (And The 2 Very Best)

January 22nd, 2026

Fifteen years ago, if you had asked me what I do for fun, I probably would have made something up,…

Ambergris Caye is At-Risk

January 19th, 2026

Last week I attended a meeting held by the president of the BTIA (Belize Tourism Industry Association) – an open…

The Ambergris Caye North Gas Station Is Finally Open (Yes, That One by Secret Beach)

January 14th, 2026

There have been rumors for years and construction has been slow…but here we are. The gas station just north of…

Ambergris Caye, Belize to Lake Bacalar, Mexico for the First Time in 14 years!

January 12th, 2026

My Trip To Lake Bacalar: Why Bacalar, How I Got There and What I LOVED, What I Didn’t Love as…

January 7th: The Day I Had a Large Tarantula in my Underpants

January 7th, 2026

I’m pretty sure I won’t forget this day. Ever. In fact, I’m hoping my heart returns to its normal rhythm…

What GORGEOUS January Weather and Other Things…

January 6th, 2026

Yesterday I FINALLY started working on my post about my 2 night visit to Lake Bacalar almost a month ago.…

January 2026 in San Pedro, Belize: Weather, Events, Seafood, and What to Expect

January 3rd, 2026

January 2026: Let’s Get into the Details This post hopefully tackles the big picture questions folks have about traveling to…

Happy New Year – On to 2026! End of Year Events and Some Quick Thoughts…

December 30th, 2025

It’s the end of 2025 and the busiest week of the year in San Pedro, Belize. Golf carts are packed…

Christmas on North Ambergris Caye: Community, Kids, the Police, THE BEST

December 23rd, 2025

Yesterday, I attended what might have been the best Christmas party ever. The very first (and definitely going to be…

A Christmas Market & The Lighted Boat Parade: Holidays In San Pedro

December 21st, 2025

FINALLY, it feels like Christmas is really here. And honestly, it’s about time. Christmas is in four days! Yesterday did…

Stakeholders Raise Serious Concerns About the Management of Hol Chan Marine Reserve

December 18th, 2025

On Tuesday evening, I attended a public stakeholder meeting hosted by Ambergris Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD), a coalition made…

I Took the Maya Train from Chetumal to Bacalar – Here’s What Stood Out

December 16th, 2025

I finally took the Maya Train. Not the whole thing. Not a multi-day journey around the Yucatán (yet). Just a…

Two Nights in Chetumal: Where I Stayed & Where I Ate

December 12th, 2025

I traveled from San Pedro to Chetumal (the fast way) for a routine doctor’s appointment – a check-up on my…

Traveling to Chetumal and Changes at Tropic Air San Pedro

December 8th, 2025

Last Friday, I traveled from San Pedro, Belize to Chetumal, Mexico. About 60 miles as the crow flies. Only 60…

A Quick Walk Around San Pedro: Christmas is Coming

December 7th, 2025

The weather is cooling off, the parking spots are MUCH harder to find and tourism seems to be picking up…

Back from Chetumal, The Maya Train and Lake Bacalar

December 4th, 2025

Good morning all. I’m back from a quick(-ish) trip over our northern border for a routine endocrinologist appointment in Chetumal,…

Ambergris Caye, Belize in December & Christmas 2025 Events

November 28th, 2025

My Favorite Things About December and Holidays in Belize Winter, in general, is a fantastic time to visit Belize.  The…

SAGA Humane Society Celebrates a Gorgeous New Clinic and 26 Years Of Service

November 24th, 2025

SAGA Humane Society on Ambergris Caye is an absolutely INCREDIBLE organization for so many reasons. They do it all with…