Introduction to Belize
Belize is a small, beautiful, quirky country at the crossroads of Central America and the Caribbean. Discover what makes Belize so special.
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Interview with in Expat in Cayo, Belize: 2026
In this Interview with an Expat in Cayo, Belize, we meet a couple who live as homesteaders on 20 acres near the charming Mayan town of San Jose Succotz.
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What is the Real Cost of Living in Belize 2026?
In this new article, I open the books on a full year of expenses, and we take a look at the real cost of living in Belize 2026.
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Interview with an Expat in Santa Elena, Belize 2025
In this interview with an expat in Belize, we meet a guy who started out with a motorcycle trip through Central America, but ended up settling down as an expat in Santa Elena, Belize.
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Garifuna Settlement Day in Belize
Here we take a detailed look at Garifuna Settlment Day in Belize, as well as the history and culture of the Garifuna people.
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Interview with an Expat on Ambergris Caye, Belize 2
The ninth interview in our series, Interview with an Expat on Ambergris Caye, Belize 2, is our second visit to the island, and this time we meet Marisa Willment, who lives with her husband, Steve, 4.5 miles north of San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye.
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September Celebrations in Belize
While September is historically the apex of the Hurricane/Rainy Season in Belize, it is also party time for many Belizeans, as two very important holidays fall in this month: St. George’s Caye Day and Independence Day. Let's take a look at the history of the two Belizean national holidays which fall in September and how these holidays have led to party time with the September Celebrations in Belize.
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The Revolving Door: Why Do Expats Leave Belize?
Belize is an interesting, beautiful, and quirky country located in the tropics, so it is easy to understand why so many people make the decision to move to Belize. However, while more people seem to be heading for Belize all of the time, there is also a real revolving door of folks who made the decision to relocate to Belize, but after a relatively short period of time here, they decide to either move back home or to move to another country.
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Is Belize Safe?
In this article, we take a look at a mix of official statistics, local media reporting, and personal experience in Belize to answer the often asked question: Is Belize Safe?
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Working in Belize
While for many years, it seems that a majority of the expats who moved to Belize were retirees, purchasing either a second home to use to escape the cold winters up north, or moving down full-time seeking an affordable retirement option, many more folks are now looking to move to Belize earlier, either working remotely, or seeking a way to support themselves on the local economy here in Belize.
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