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My Five: Amazing Clean-Up Begins, Confusing Island Mile Marks & A Paved Road North?

October 8th, 2024

It’s early October on Ambergris Caye and while the island feels a bit slow when it comes to tourism, I’m…

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Let’s Show We Mean It! North Ambergris Alliance Clean-Up #1

October 4th, 2024

Almost every day, I drive from our home at 8 miles north, Ambergris Caye to San Pedro town. It’s about…

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October 2024: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

October 1st, 2024

This is a list of the many OCTOBER 2024 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into…

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Shipping to Belize: Can You Online Shop/Amazon Prime in Belize?

September 29th, 2024

I get this question quite a bit:  Does Amazon Prime ship to Belize?  And so I’ll answer. The answer is Yes…well…sorta…but……

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Beautiful Menacing Skies as Helene Moves Away to Our North

September 25th, 2024

The entire Caribbean/SE USA/Central America braces when a storm forms in our region. And Tropical Storm Helene – now off…

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My Five: I Don’t Know How To Tell You the First One…

September 22nd, 2024

I love a parade. I’ve never missed a September 21st Jump-Up parade – the celebratory, exciting, patriotic fiesta that happens…

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Tomorrow is National Service Day in Belize

September 18th, 2024

September 19th is National Service Day in Belize. It is a day commemorated to honor George Price, the father of…

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Running a Flurry of Errands in Belize City on a Crazy Hot September Day

September 17th, 2024

When I first moved to Belize just over 17 years ago, many living in San Pedro (or really anywhere in…

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Pop-Up Craft And Food Market at Caribbean Villas Hotel

September 15th, 2024

Nothing unleashes the barely-contained-shopping-beast-filled-with-longing in me like arts and crafts. I hanker to be creative and crafty…I have buckets of…

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Sept 10th Parade Marches Thru A Sizzling San Pedro

September 11th, 2024

Yesterday was the first official national holiday of September in Belize. Celebrating The Battle of St George’s Caye of 1798…

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An Early September Walk in San Pedro

September 5th, 2024

San Pedro is gearing up for Independence celebrations. If you haven’t seen the calendar of events on Ambergris Caye, check…

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Win 2-Nights at Spectacular Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge

September 3rd, 2024

A few months ago, Jeff and I visited Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge and were BLOWN AWAY. By the staff, by…

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September 2024: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

September 1st, 2024

This is a list of the many SEPTEMBER 2024 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into…

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Organic Recyling/Composting on Ambergris Caye: Who Knew?

August 30th, 2024

A few weeks ago I saw an advert on Facebook and signed up immediately. It was for a program coming…

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My Recipe for Belizean Johnny Cakes

August 28th, 2024

I love a Belizean Johnny Cake. They are a breakfast mainstay at local delis, bakeries and even at gas stations.…

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Should I Rent a Golf Cart on Ambergris Caye, Belize? Tips, Information and Advice

August 26th, 2024

Golf carts are far and away the most popular mode of transportation on Ambergris Caye. And most visitors rent a…

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How to Be A Good Expat

August 25th, 2024

How to Be A Good Expat in Belize or…Anywhere Relocating to a new country can be so exciting and also…

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How to Celebrate Your 51st Birthday: Driving 51 Miles Up and Down Ambergris Caye

August 22nd, 2024

Yesterday was my 51st birthday. Just typing that number is still a bit jarring. But there is something about wearing…

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Conchas or in Belize, Caprichos: My Latest Obsession

August 20th, 2024

Conchas or Pan Dulce or Caprichos are and I can NOT believe I’ve been avoiding them for all of these…

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Belizean Talent Shines In San Pedro’s Central Park Expo

August 18th, 2024

Yesterday BELTRAIDE hosted a artisan fair in San Pedro’s Central Park to showcase Belizean small businesses and artisans. I would…

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