Ambergris Caye Articles

All posts that I write about Ambergris Caye are here.  Restaurants, tours, activities, everyday life and more.  For an overview of the island, read the Ambergris Caye Guide.  For all the hotels I've stayed at on Ambergris Caye, check out Ambergris Caye Hotels & Lodging.

What a Great Idea: Tasting the New Belikin Chocolate

May 23rd, 2012

For years, Belikin Beer was an absolute beer monopoly in Belize.  It was the only beer legally available in the…

Casa Picasso: A Vietnamese Feast And Some Very Tasty Cocktails

May 20th, 2012

Last night, Casa Picasso restaurant closed for a special event.  Tien, the chef, was preparing a fixed 3 course menu…

Finding Great Souvenirs in San Pedro, Tough but Not Impossible: Graniel’s Dreamland

May 18th, 2012

 These would make beautiful gifts, right?  But let’s back up… It can be tricky finding a distinctive and affordable gift…

The 8th Annual Reef Eco-Challenge – A Great Town Event

May 14th, 2012

Each year, two-man or woman teams of kayakers take to the water for a 42 mile, two day kayaking marathon.…

Strange Fruit in Belize: Cashew and Wax Apples + Off to the Belmopan Agriculture Trade Show I Go

April 28th, 2012

‘Tis the season for fruit in Belize and two new ones arrived at my local fruit stand yesterday morning.  One…

Sour Sop, Guanabana, Graviola, Guanaba: My Brush with Fame and Fortune

April 27th, 2012

I posed the question last week to my faithful readers:  what the heck is this fruit?   The Spanish-only speaking…