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September in Belize

September in Belize: The Weather, The Celebrations: 2023

August 13th, 2023

Wondering What the Best Time Is to Visit Belize? If you are thinking about visiting Belize in September – you…

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I’m Registered in San Pedro: Voting in Belize

August 9th, 2023

Belizean citizens are entitled to vote in elections when they turn 18 – and guess what? I am now a…

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An Update: Calvin’s Green Iguana Sanctuary in Downtown San Pedro

August 7th, 2023

On May 27th, 2023 I wrote a post about one of San Pedro’s most popular tourist attractions: The Future Of…

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Citizens of Belize

Yesterday I Became A Citizen of Belize

August 4th, 2023

How I Became A Belize Dual Citizen, The Day – the Ceremony for Belize Citizenship, and The Benefits My Citizenship…

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Delicious Sushi Thursday at The Ol’ Tacklebox Over-the-Water Restaurant

July 30th, 2023

The Ol’ Tacklebox Restaurant (formerly Tacklebox Bar and Shark’s Bar) is one of the oldest bars in San Pedro. There…

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Baby Loggerheads in Belize

It’s Turtle Season on Ambergris Caye

July 27th, 2023

For years, I’ve read about – and seen photos of – sea turtles nesting on Ambergris Caye. But I didn’t…

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What to Do During an 8-Hour Sunday Power Outage on Ambergris Caye

July 24th, 2023

A few weeks ago, Belize Electricity Corporation (BEL) announced a planned power outage for the entire island of Ambergris Caye.…

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Gorgeous Afternoon on North North Ambergris Caye: But the Rainy Season Has Definitely Started

July 20th, 2023

Yesterday we woke up to grey drizzly skies. But I had to run up north – way up north –…

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2023 San Pedro Lobsterfest Block Party Is The Best Ever…

July 16th, 2023

Although I think I say that every year. San Pedro, Belize 2023 Lobsterfest did not disappoint. Not one bit. In…

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Ambergris Caye’s Amazing ACES Wildlife Rescue

July 14th, 2023

Ambergris Caye is SO fortunate to have a 24-hour wildlife rescue team like Chris and Christina of ACES. For almost…

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Corozal Tropic Air

Navigating from Cancun to Belize (& Back Again) + Crossing the Mexico- Belize Border

July 9th, 2023

Is it Worth It to Travel from Cancun Airport to Belize? The Time, The Cost/Savings, the Details & Tips For…

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Sometimes the Best Part of Travel Is Coming Home: Flying Corozal to San Pedro

July 5th, 2023

Good lawd…I’m back! And the gorgeous flight from Corozal to San Pedro was the perfect, huge sigh of relief-I’m home…

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A Drive to North Ambergris Caye & Other Things

June 23rd, 2023

Yesterday, Jeff and I took a drive up to about…I’m guessing 16 or 17 miles North Ambergris Caye. It’s a…

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Back a Back Street

Readying for Lobster Season, A Carnival: A Beautiful Day on Back-A-Back Street San Pedro

June 21st, 2023

I spend quite a bit of time on Backa Back Street, San Pedro. In our small town, there are three…

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Belize Doesn’t Have Chains? Untrue. Sarita Ice Cream in San Pedro

June 19th, 2023

I’ve heard it so many times – “Belize doesn’t have big chains”. No Mcdonald’s, no Walmart, no Burger King. And…

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The Bluest June Skies: A Walk Up Front St San Pedro

June 16th, 2023

The hot sunny weather continues and over the last few days, a lovely, much need breeze has been added. (See…

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2023 Dia De San Pedro is Coming Up: Tradition, Piety, Fishing & A Carnival

June 14th, 2023

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

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Clear Water and High Temperatures on Ambergris Caye

June 9th, 2023

I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record but WOOF! It’s been a hot last couple weeks in…

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2023’s San Pedro Lobsterfest is Almost Here!

June 7th, 2023

San Pedro Lobsterfest is an annual event on Ambergris Caye – celebrating our island and celebrating the start of lobster…

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I Love the June Flamboyant Trees of Ambergris Caye

June 4th, 2023

June is a month of mangos and flowering trees – especially on mainland Belize. The trees flower in the most…

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