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San Pedro’s Art in the Park: They Need You to Attend!

August 31st, 2012

The House of Culture in Belize City has always been one of the leaders in promoting (you guessed it) Belizean…

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100% Made In San Pedro, Belize: Delicious Kakaw Chocolates

August 30th, 2012

Yesterday I was a bit nervous.  After dieting for seven weeks with rigor and perseverance that would impress most Olympic…

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September in Belize is THE Best: There is Still Time!

August 29th, 2012

I have written about why I think you should be here for Independence Day, September 21st, in Belize before.  But…

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Walking South to North: Pictures All Over Town (Really)

August 28th, 2012

Yesterday, I had plenty of meetings to attend (most seem to be linking up with friends at an assortment of…

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Heading up to Ak’Bol and Palapa Bar on a HOT Summer Day

August 26th, 2012

When I go visit the states, one of the most frequent questions that I get is:  “Don’t you miss the…

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It’s Turtle Season: But Hatchlings on the Beach At Royal Palms?

August 25th, 2012

Royal Palms, the condo community where I reside, is about one mile south of town.  Not really an untouched area…

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Renowned Author Stunned that Belizeans Still Use the Yellow Pages

August 24th, 2012

Ok.  That headline is going to need a bit of explanation…Yesterday I attended the BTIA’s (Belize Tourism Industry Association) 2012…

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Back In Belize: Strange, Funny, Interesting, Tasty Things I Saw While I Was in Mexico

August 22nd, 2012

I’m back home now in San Pedro, Belize after an amazing trip to Mexico.  Super fun.  Here are some random…

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Some Random Tulum, Mexico: The Town, The Secret Garden, The Food, The Crafts, The Skulls and Some Diving Information

August 21st, 2012

My pictures from yesterday prove it to be true:  the beach in Tulum is just over the top glorious.  Perfection.…

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The World’s Best Beach: Tulum, Mexico. A Mere Stone’s Throw From Belize.

August 20th, 2012

I’m not going to call it “one of the world’s best beaches” anymore and I’m just going to name it…

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The Bus From Cancun and a Few Hours in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico…Baby Lions? Really?

August 19th, 2012

After an unexpectedly AWESOME time in Cancun (swimming with whale sharks, releasing baby turtles and 25 cent Hass avocados set…

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Royal Sands Cancun: Not a Dreaded Time Share, So Much More Than I Thought

August 17th, 2012

When my friends asked me if I wanted to use their (quickly expiring) time share in Cancun, I’ll admit…I was…

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One of The Coolest Experiences of My Life: Swimming with Whale Sharks Off Isla Mujeres/Cancun + Tips & Suggestions

August 16th, 2012

This blog is not called CancunScoop (and never will be!) but this set-up on the Yucatan seems almost unfair. The…

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Mystery Fruit: Rambutan (Or Eye Ball Fruit), Tasting Strange Things and Some Pictures of Cancun

August 14th, 2012

One of the best things about travelling or relocating to a new country is eating and drinking.  Trying every new…

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The Water Taxi and Bus from San Pedro, Belize to Cancun…CANCUN BABY!

August 13th, 2012

I’d been to Cancun a few times in my 20s and had never fallen in love.  Packed with drunken gringos,…

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No Liquor Served During Hurricane Ernesto in San Pedro: Is it a Problem?

August 9th, 2012

San Pedro, Belize’s economy revolves around tourism.  No one can deny that.  I’d say that everyone who makes a living…

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Hurricane Ernesto in San Pedro, Belize: The Morning After?

August 8th, 2012

It actually doesn’t feel like “the morning after” at all…as of 8am, we are experiencing the heaviest winds since this…

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Preparation for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ernesto in Belize: Lots of Announcements, Boards Going Up, Liquor Sales Ban and Curfew in Place

August 7th, 2012

I took a walk into town this morning to see how people are preparing for Tropical Storm Ernesto.  The town…

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Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ernesto Takes Aim for Belize: Boats & Docks Readying, Laundry Drying and Radios On

August 6th, 2012

Everyone on Ambergris Caye and all of Belize has his/her eyes on Tropical Storm Ernesto which, according to the most…

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A Day At Grand Caribe Resort

August 5th, 2012

Yesterday I went up to Grand Caribe Resort to help out with a wedding.  Just a few miles north of…

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