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Milky Way Cafe in Belize City: Strange, Fun, Tasty and TOTALLY Unexpected

May 17th, 2014

A few friends had mentioned that Milky Way Cafe is a favorite spot to eat lunch in Belize City.  So to get…

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A Belizean Pilot Baking New York Cheesecake? SugarFix Bakery in Belize City

May 10th, 2014

My self assigned task to find the best of the best in Belize is never done.  Best fried chicken?  Working…

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BETEX Trade Exposition in Belize City Brings in Travel Pros, Press & Me from Around The World

May 9th, 2014

After a bit of work, I secured a press pass to the large Travel Expo that is held each year…

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Fuego the Tapir’s First Birthday Party and A Close Encounter with a Puma at the AMAZING Belize Zoo

May 3rd, 2014

The Belize Zoo is an ABSOLUTELY must visit when you take a trip to Belize.  If you live here, you…

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2014 Belize City Tattoo Exposition Gets Me Seriously Thinking…

March 17th, 2014

That I want a tattoo!   Not a full sleeve!  But something small and classy (tee hee) like this… I…

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Belize’s Biggest Sporting Event: La Ruta Maya River Challenge Ends Yesterday in Belize City

March 11th, 2014

And DANG, yesterday was a hot one in Belize’s largest city. La Ruta Maya is a torturous (my own word)…

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A Busy Beautiful Day in Belize City: Street Art Festival, Canoe Racing, Cracklin’ Pig & More

February 23rd, 2014

Yesterday morning, I jumped aboard (I had an excellent night’s sleep) the San Pedro Belize Express water taxi for the…

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Is Li Chee Chinese in Belize City the Best Fried Chicken in the Country?

February 19th, 2014

Fried chicken or (“fry chicken”) is a hugely popular dish here in Belize.   And in almost all communities, the…

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What to Expect When You Take A Cruise to Belize: The Cruise Ship Village

January 17th, 2014

Yesterday was THE most beautiful day to visit Belize City.  Bright warm sun, but cool in the shade.  I was…

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Fantastic Indian Food in Belize City and One Swami: Sumathi Restaurant

November 8th, 2013

When I travel through Belize City, I generally eat the same old thing for lunch.  Chon Saan Palace.  A big…

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Coca-Cola and Bowen & Bowen Fly 10lbs of Solid Gold to Belize: The REAL FIFA World Cup Trophy

November 8th, 2013

I had seen the posts on Facebook and Twitter:  The FIFA World Cup trophy is currently on a world tour.…

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The 2014 Belikin Beer Calendar Unveil, Inside the Brewery & The Launch Party

October 27th, 2013

Friday Oct 25th was the unveil of the always popular 2014 Belikin Beer Calendar featuring the lovely ladies of Belize.…

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Jet’s Bar, One of the 10 Best Airport Bars in the World, Re-Opens After Terrible Fire

October 20th, 2013

A few years ago, AOL Travel named Jet’s Bar at Belize City’s international airport one of the 10 best airport…

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Carnival 2013: Belize City Wi Bash It Up, Part Two

September 19th, 2013

In first post on last weekend’s Carnival in Belize City, everyone looks clean and dry, happy, neatly pressed and well…

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CARNIVAL 2013: Belize City Wi Mash It Up, Part One

September 15th, 2013

Carnival in Belize City is the BIG bash each September.  It feels like all of Belize’s largest city comes out…

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A Few Interesting Signs in Belize City

April 5th, 2013

A few weeks ago, I posted a selection of the colorful, tropical hand painted signs of Caye Caulker and San Pedro.…

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Taking the Bus To The Belize Zoo on ONE HOT DAY

March 28th, 2013

Somehow I always find a way to make things more difficult…usually without even trying.  Last Saturday, I attended the 2013…

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The Bowen & Bowen Kite Festival in Belize City: Good Clean Fun

March 12th, 2013

Sunday was a busy day.  I took the 7:30am water taxi from San Pedro to Belize City, hopped in my…

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Day 3 Of the Ruta Maya Canoe Race: A Day Trip for the Bash in Burrell Boom Belize

March 11th, 2013

Yesterday was day 3 of 4 for the Ruta Maya Canoe Race held annually on Baron Bliss weekend in Belize.…

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Walking North Ambergris Caye from Costa Maya Resort to Grand Caribe, Part One

March 10th, 2013

Costa Maya Resort is 6.5 miles north of San Pedro town so getting up there was the first part of…

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