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A Gorgeous Blue Day For Birria Taco Tuesday at Big Taste Restaurant

March 11th, 2026

Yesterday I headed to town for my usual. Not always exactly the same but pretty reliable. Errands, a meeting and…

Road Starts on Far North Ambergris Caye but…What’s the Plan?

March 8th, 2026

Roadwork started about a month ago for the paved road on South Ambergris Caye. It’s starting just south of Mahogany…

A Good-Bye Party Way Up North or Nothing is Ever Easy

March 3rd, 2026

Life in Belize is simple but it’s never easy. I don’t know who told me years ago…probably more than one…

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

February 27th, 2026

This is your guide to March on Ambergris Caye and some of the special events and activities around Ambergris Caye.…

Is Belize Safe To Visit? 2026 Update From Someone Who Lives Here

February 24th, 2026

Belize is Safe to Travel But (As Always!) There Are Some Precautions to Take Quick note: Since I started updating…

The Easter Winds are Here

February 20th, 2026

Sandwiched between “Winter Perfection” (January and February) and “The Heat – and Humidity- are On” (summer) are the Easter Winds.…

Villa Amethyst at La Perla: You Are In the Tropics Inside and Out

February 11th, 2026

Confession: I click on just about every Belize real estate listing that comes across my screen. I’m definitely not an…

Judging the 3rd Annual Pre-Superbowl Chili Cook-Off at NautiCrab: Yum

February 10th, 2026

February on Ambergris Caye is definitely the busiest time of year – lots of visitors and lots of events from…

Estel’s 14th Annual Cook-off: Judging Ribs After Dark

February 8th, 2026

Late Friday afternoon, I was in a rush. To get to the 14th Annual Estel’s BBQ Competition where I was…

What Type of Businesses Does Ambergris Caye Need?

February 1st, 2026

One of the questions that I am asked most frequently:   What sort of business do you think Ambergris Caye (or…

February 2026 in San Pedro, Belize: The Weather, The Events and…The Sargassum

January 27th, 2026

February 2026: Let’s Get into the Details This post hopefully tackles the big picture questions folks have about traveling to…

My 16 Five-Star Books of 2025 (And The 2 Very Best)

January 22nd, 2026

Fifteen years ago, if you had asked me what I do for fun, I probably would have made something up,…

Ambergris Caye is At-Risk

January 19th, 2026

Last week I attended a meeting held by the president of the BTIA (Belize Tourism Industry Association) – an open…

The Ambergris Caye North Gas Station Is Finally Open (Yes, That One by Secret Beach)

January 14th, 2026

There have been rumors for years and construction has been slow…but here we are. The gas station just north of…

Ambergris Caye, Belize to Lake Bacalar, Mexico for the First Time in 14 years!

January 12th, 2026

My Trip To Lake Bacalar: Why Bacalar, How I Got There and What I LOVED, What I Didn’t Love as…

January 7th: The Day I Had a Large Tarantula in my Underpants

January 7th, 2026

I’m pretty sure I won’t forget this day. Ever. In fact, I’m hoping my heart returns to its normal rhythm…

What GORGEOUS January Weather and Other Things…

January 6th, 2026

Yesterday I FINALLY started working on my post about my 2 night visit to Lake Bacalar almost a month ago.…

January 2026 in San Pedro, Belize: Weather, Events, Seafood, and What to Expect

January 3rd, 2026

January 2026: Let’s Get into the Details This post hopefully tackles the big picture questions folks have about traveling to…

Happy New Year – On to 2026! End of Year Events and Some Quick Thoughts…

December 30th, 2025

It’s the end of 2025 and the busiest week of the year in San Pedro, Belize. Golf carts are packed…

Christmas on North Ambergris Caye: Community, Kids, the Police, THE BEST

December 23rd, 2025

Yesterday, I attended what might have been the best Christmas party ever. The very first (and definitely going to be…