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2026 San Pedro LobsterFest: Fantastic Food Though On The Fence on Lobster Popcorn

July 12th, 2026

Last night was the big San Pedro Lobsterfest Block Party and we attended just as the sun was setting…this time…

My First Official San Pedro LobsterFest Event: The Belikin Store and The Boozy

July 10th, 2026

We are now a full 10 days into Belize’s 2026-2027 Lobster Season. The season is July 1st to March 1st…243…

My First Lobster of The Season: A Favorite, Elvi’s Kitchen

July 7th, 2026

I really like lobster…I don’t love it. Controversial? Maybe. It’s usually one of the more expensive items on any menu…so…

July 2026: Lobster Season AND Festival, Weather, Sargassum, What to Expect on Ambergris Caye

July 1st, 2026

Can you believe it’s JULY and that 2026 is half over? I…can not. This is a list of the special…

Flamboyant Trees Bursting Through the Sahara Dust

June 25th, 2026

If you saw someone lurking around your yard yesterday, it might have been me. But I can’t help it! My…

Consider the Cocoplum: Where to Find them and The ONLY Way to Eat Them

June 16th, 2026

There isn’t a ton of edible stuff that grows indigenously on Ambergris Caye. If I was to get really lost…

A New Breakfast At Neri’s Tacos

May 31st, 2026

In 2019, I published 50 Big Experiences On Ambergris Caye – a guide built around the things that make San…

June 2026 On Ambergris Caye: The Weather, The Events, The Sargassum, Sahara Dust and More

May 27th, 2026

This is a list of the special JUNE 2026 events and activities around Ambergris Caye and Belize AND what you…

Tiny Mahahual Just Fought Off Royal Caribbean and Their Own Local Authorities: We Should Be Taking Notes

May 20th, 2026

Mahahual, Mexico and San Pedro, Belize have a lot in common. It totally makes sense…we are probably less than 40…

2nd Annual Pok Ta Pok Festival on North Ambergris Caye Blows Away all Expectations

May 18th, 2026

Yesterday, the 2nd Annual Pok ta Pok Festival starring the Belize Eco-Museum, local art, incredible local foods, music, the incredibly…

Renewing Your US Passport by Mail in Belize: Super Easy

May 15th, 2026

I moved to Belize 19 years ago – just as (or just before) the onset of the wild level of…

Elito Arceo’s 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Tournament Brings SUCH Joy on Mother’s Day

May 11th, 2026

At 7am, yesterday, kids from all over Ambergris Caye gathered in Boca Del Rio Park for the official briefing for…

Our Huge Loggerhead Skull Is On Its Way to Gales Point in Southern Belize

May 6th, 2026

A few weeks ago…maybe a bit more…our camp’s chef, Albert, something WAY out of the ordinary. He found a loggerhead…

May 2026 On Ambergris Caye: The Weather, The Events, The Sargassum, Turtles and More

May 3rd, 2026

This is my guide to May 2026 on Ambergris Caye and some of the special events and activities around the…

A Meaningful Conversation about the Sargassum Problem with the BTB (Finally)

April 30th, 2026

Ok…ok…the title is maybe a little snarky. “Finally” might sound a bit harsh. But here’s why I’m using it: sargassum…

Day One, The Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Development: More Tourism or Better Tourism?

April 28th, 2026

Value Over Volume I was very fortunate to be given a press pass to attend the 17th Caribbean Conference on…

People You Should Know: Jorge Cante, General Manager of Matachica Resort

April 26th, 2026

Ambergris Caye is full of remarkable people -remarkable for all sorts of different reasons and whose stories many of us…

Di Bruwry: Lunch at the Belikin Brewery By the International Airport

April 20th, 2026

After our Hurricane Hunter tour at the Belize International Airport, Jeff and I grabbed a taxi to the other side…

Flying Into the Storm: A Cool Trip to See the Hurricane Hunters at Belize International

April 18th, 2026

If you live on a Caribbean island or in Central America…or in an ever growing chunk of our hemisphere, hurricane…

ACES Wildlife Rescue: A GREAT New Daily Tour & Wildly Impressive Organization

April 14th, 2026

ACES Wildlife Rescue: Something Special on the North End Of San Pedro When you visit Ambergris Caye, Belize, you might…