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My Week in Belize: From A Three Legged Cow Dog to Mind Blowing Sunsets

March 24th, 2015

It’s been a busy week…and most importantly, a HUGE ONE for my favorite dog, Elsie – rescued from Dangriga last…

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Finally! A Weekend in Belize: Sharks GALORE in the Blue Hole & Much More

March 22nd, 2015

Morning guys,  Last month, before his trip to Ambergris Caye, a diver (and I later found out – FANTASTIC photographer) contacted…

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Steve Aoki: The World’s BIGGEST DJ Parties on Ambergris Caye, Belize

March 21st, 2015

Steve Aoki is HUGE in the music world.  Arguably the most famous DJ, he has spent the last 5 years…

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Blue Water Grill in San Pedro, Belize is Way More Than Just A Great Restaurant

March 20th, 2015

There are so many great restaurant on Ambergris Caye, often it’s hard to choose.  But almost everyone who visits San…

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Santander Sugar: The Largest Private Foreign Investment in Belize To Date & One Super Interesting Tour

March 19th, 2015

Earlier this week, I received an invitation. And then just a few days later I was dressed like this and packed…

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Halls Cough Drops: Candy or Medicine in Belize?

March 17th, 2015

Just the other day, I was buying cough drops for a friend with a…get this…a COUGH!  Imagine that?  In the…

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Dateline NBC Is Back in Belize For An Update on John McAfee – Ugh

March 16th, 2015

“Dateline – Belize:  The Real Blacklist” – the commercials/previews are already showing on NBC for the update on John McAfee…

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Moments in San Pedro, Belize Over This Past Week

March 15th, 2015

The weather this week has been pretty gorgeous on Ambergris Caye.  The municipal elections are over (phew!), the sargasso algae/seaweed…

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Sargasso Seaweed, You are Starting To Bring Me Down…I NEED ANSWERS!

March 14th, 2015

Sargassum, sargasso, sargassos…I am getting sick of the word.  I am getting sick of the sight of it and…the smell…

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Wine In Belize…Why SO Expensive & An Exciting New BELIZEAN Wine to Taste

March 13th, 2015

Almost every drop of wine that we drink in restaurants, at home and bars around Belize is imported.   And that’s…

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SAGA Humane Society Cook-Off & Fundraiser Allows Many To Eat All Their Faves in One Meal

March 11th, 2015

Just a few nights ago, I had one of my favorite meals in a while.  One slice of left-over good…

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Palapa Bar’s New Ownership Issues a Press Release About Upcoming Changes

March 10th, 2015

Yesterday I posted about drama at the iconic Palapa Bar on Ambergris Caye.   I tried to stay neutral since,…

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Weekend Drama at the Palapa Bar Brings in a HUGE Crowd Sunday Afternoon

March 9th, 2015

Let me preface this post by saying that no one knows EXACTLY what happened in a situation but the people…

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Things that Made Me Happy To Live in Belize This Week

March 6th, 2015

Start each day with a grateful heart “they” say.   And while 10 years ago, I would have scoffed at…

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Easter Winds Blow In A UDP Municipal Election Sweep and Some Changing Weather

March 5th, 2015

Yesterday was the BIG day.  Municipal elections in San Pedro and across the country.  Our town has been covered in…

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The Caye Boy Books: Raising Barefoot Kids on A Small Island in Belize…Could You Do It?

March 4th, 2015

Last week I received a call from Tropic Air’s Cargo Department.   “Is this the San Pedro Scoop?”   Yes…yes…

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DayDreamin’ in Tres Cocos, Ambergris Caye: A Brand New Bed & Breakfast

March 3rd, 2015

Just this past weekend, I was invited to spend the night at a brand new bed and breakfast that just…

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H.L. Dole, Owner of a Good Chunk of North Caye Caulker, Prepares to Open A Nature Park Called “The Estuary”

March 2nd, 2015

Friday I visited Caye Caulker to meet with Harry Dole, the owner of Caye Colony Ltd – an office I had…

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A Gorgeous Day in Caye Caulker + A Liquor-Less Lazy Lizard in Its Last Days

February 28th, 2015

Yesterday, I hopped aboard the 1pm San Pedro Belize Express Water taxi to Caye Caulker for two reasons…well three.  1.…

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Hol Chan Marine Reserve Massive Expansion Approved – Hopefully Highlighting the IMPORTANCE Of Our Greatest Gift & How Much More Work There is To Do

February 26th, 2015

Yesterday there was an formal announcement and party for a pretty momentous occasion.  Belize’s most visited tourist site – the Hol Chan…

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