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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…

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

April 7th, 2026

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

A New Invention & Approach to the Sargassum Problem

April 5th, 2026

Last August, I got a message from Chris. He lives almost 4 miles south of San Pedro and his property…

April Fools Fail

April 1st, 2026

Every April 1st, Jeff and I look forward to the one blog post of the year we write together. We…

April 2026 On Ambergris Caye: The Holidays, The Weather, The Sargassum (Ugh) and More

March 28th, 2026

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

One Bid For 3000 Acres of Ambergris Caye: Attending the Auction in Belize City

March 22nd, 2026

Last week I wrote about the biggest news that no one was talking about: More than 15% of the land…

Tomasita Gomez at 100: A Living History of San Pedro

March 20th, 2026

I received the invitation from her youngest son, Einer. The youngest of three siblings, Ernesto, Nellie and Einer. You might…

The Truck Stop Serves Up a Smash Burger for a Great Cause

March 17th, 2026

It’s hard to believe that it was just over 10 years ago when I went to a tasting for a…

15% of Ambergris Caye Is About to Come Up for Auction…in a Parking Lot in Belize City

March 13th, 2026

In less than two weeks, about 3,000 acres of land on Ambergris Caye, roughly 15% of the island acreage, is…

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…