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Dramatic clouds coming

The Island Watches for Some Weather

June 28th, 2024

In Belize, when people say that “weather is coming” – they generally mean bad weather. And on Ambergris Caye –…

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Green Espresso on Middle Street

Green Espresso Cafe: My Best Bites of June 2024

June 26th, 2024

I am pleased to announce my best bites of the month: the delicious panini wraps at Green Espresso Cafe on…

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Looking out over Lobster Festival

San Pedro Lobster Festival 2024: The Events, What to Pack and the Block Party!

June 23rd, 2024

Lobster Season in Belize officially opens on July 1st…and the lobster traps and shades are being set in anticipation. San…

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Jeff and the waterfall

Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge: The New Villas, the Endless Property, THE FOOD Will Blow You Away

June 19th, 2024

I fell in love with Belize during my first visit to Ambergris Caye 18 years ago…with the sun, the beach,…

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Coming Soon: The San Pedro Classic Fly Fishing Tournament!

June 16th, 2024

For someone who doesn’t fish, I talk about flyfishing quite a bit. We (ok…Jeff and his crew do 99.5% of…

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View at Boca Del RIo Hotel

Walk Along the Beach in Boca Del Rio on a RED Hot Day

June 12th, 2024

Yesterday, I was heading into town—from our home about 7.5 miles north to San Pedro town—when the golf cart just…

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Tickets for Fundraiser

Sold-Out Fundraiser for the New Belize Eco-Museum

June 10th, 2024

Sunday afternoon, Mito Paz and his family threw a fantastic party at his home and the new site of the…

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Miss San Pedro and the Mayor

2024 Dia De San Pedro is Coming Up: Tradition, Fishing, A Pagaent and a Big Party

June 6th, 2024

Every year, Ambergris Caye looks forward to Dia De San Pedro. These festivities combine religion and culture, as well as…

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What a GORGEOUS Sunday on North Ambergris Caye

June 3rd, 2024

We are so lucky to live on this incredible island of Ambergris Caye. Over the past month or two, we’ve…

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Mangonada

My First Chamoy and Mango At the Cutest Stand

June 2nd, 2024

Early this week, I had my first taste of chamoy. Chamoy, for those who have never heard of it, is…

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June 2024: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

May 29th, 2024

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

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Sophie Lisbey's art on display

Artisan Market Pops Up Next to the Very Tasty Patz’s Deli

May 26th, 2024

Yesterday, two of my favorite things in the world aligned just south of San Pedro: a great sandwich and talented…

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Tour Guides, Tour Operators and Fishermen Unite to Push Back on the 100% Increase in Hol Chan Park Fees

May 22nd, 2024

Yesterday, about 80-100 of San Pedro’s tour guides, tour operators, flyfishing and sport fishing guides, and business folk assembled at…

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Weird weird skies

Strange Smokey Skies & A Trip to Belize City

May 21st, 2024

For the last week and a half we’ve had almost a smog over Ambergris Caye and Belize. It seems to…

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T shirts at Golden Bay

Golden Bay Store Opens in San Pedro

May 19th, 2024

A few months ago, a new sign went up just north of the bridge on Ambergris Caye. The former 777…

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Products I Swear By for the Hot Humid Summer (And Ones I Do NOT)

May 16th, 2024

My first visit to Ambergris Caye was mid-August of 2006. It was warm, sunny, and I fell in love. With…

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16 Things No One Told You About Living in Belize: 2024 Update

May 13th, 2024

Living in Belize can be fantastic.  But it can be a very BIG adjustment when you move from another country…from…

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Sahara Dust Belize

Sahara Dust Makes its Way to Belize

May 10th, 2024

After a week or so of muting the skies in the Eastern Caribbean, Sahara Dust has made its way west…

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BelizeScapes Sign

BelizeScapes Plant Nursery: A 2024 Update

May 7th, 2024

Years ago, I visited Ms Thomasita at BelizeScapes Plant and Garden Nursery in the DFC Area of San Pedro to…

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How to Get from the International Airport – Belize City to San Pedro, Belize: The Pros and Cons & Tips

May 5th, 2024

Belize City to San Pedro: 2 Ways to Get from the Airport to Ambergris Caye…and Back Again You made it…

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