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It’s early October on Ambergris Caye and while the island feels a bit slow when it comes to tourism, I’m…
Keep ReadingAlmost every day, I drive from our home at 8 miles north, Ambergris Caye to San Pedro town. It’s about…
Keep ReadingThis is a list of the many OCTOBER 2024 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into…
Keep ReadingI get this question quite a bit: Does Amazon Prime ship to Belize? And so I’ll answer. The answer is Yes…well…sorta…but……
Keep ReadingThe entire Caribbean/SE USA/Central America braces when a storm forms in our region. And Tropical Storm Helene – now off…
Keep ReadingI love a parade. I’ve never missed a September 21st Jump-Up parade – the celebratory, exciting, patriotic fiesta that happens…
Keep ReadingSeptember 19th is National Service Day in Belize. It is a day commemorated to honor George Price, the father of…
Keep ReadingWhen I first moved to Belize just over 17 years ago, many living in San Pedro (or really anywhere in…
Keep ReadingNothing 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…
Keep ReadingYesterday was the first official national holiday of September in Belize. Celebrating The Battle of St George’s Caye of 1798…
Keep ReadingSan Pedro is gearing up for Independence celebrations. If you haven’t seen the calendar of events on Ambergris Caye, check…
Keep ReadingA few months ago, Jeff and I visited Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge and were BLOWN AWAY. By the staff, by…
Keep ReadingThis is a list of the many SEPTEMBER 2024 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into…
Keep ReadingA few weeks ago I saw an advert on Facebook and signed up immediately. It was for a program coming…
Keep ReadingI love a Belizean Johnny Cake. They are a breakfast mainstay at local delis, bakeries and even at gas stations.…
Keep ReadingGolf carts are far and away the most popular mode of transportation on Ambergris Caye. And most visitors rent a…
Keep ReadingHow to Be A Good Expat in Belize or…Anywhere Relocating to a new country can be so exciting and also…
Keep ReadingYesterday was my 51st birthday. Just typing that number is still a bit jarring. But there is something about wearing…
Keep ReadingConchas or Pan Dulce or Caprichos are and I can NOT believe I’ve been avoiding them for all of these…
Keep ReadingYesterday BELTRAIDE hosted a artisan fair in San Pedro’s Central Park to showcase Belizean small businesses and artisans. I would…
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