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Thanksgiving Day in Belize
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Mr. John Madeira, retired technology executive now living in Belize, tells us about Thanksgiving Day in his new country:
“We made arrangements to eat Thanksgiving Dinner at Caves Branch. They do not celebrate Thanksgiving
Day in Belize. However, Caves Branch has lots of guests from the US at this time of year, so Caves Branch has a […]
Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua: A Word of Advice
Friday, November 9th, 2007There are many pieces of advice I could give someone who is thinking about relocating to Central America, but the main one is this: learn the language.
While it is very true that most people in Central America speak English, it is also very true that English is the second language, not the first. […]
Why Choose Belize As Your Retirement Paradise?
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007If you are asking yourself what Belize has that would keep you busy, occupied, and interested if you did decide to relocate there, the answer is: TOO MUCH TO LIST IN ONE POST!
In Belize you will find birds - more than 500 species of birds live in Belize.
Belize has rainforests - lots of them […]
Belize: Land of a Million Beautiful Things
Thursday, October 25th, 2007What’s the big deal about living in Belize? It’s only beautiful, comfortable, economical, practical, and fun!
If you moved here for the sun, surf, and sand, Belize certainly has those things in abundance. Whether you wanted those things so you can be physically active: swimming, surfing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, etc, or whether […]
In Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua: Every Retiree Needs A Wireless/Digital Picture Frame! Here’s Why!
Friday, October 19th, 2007Even though much of Central America is undeveloped, one can usually find internet access within the distance of a short walk or drive.
For most American retirees who have relocated to any of the Central American countries - Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, internet access is an important “must -have;” people […]
Relocating to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua? Learn the Language!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007If you are planning, or even just considering, relocation to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, you will do yourself a big favor by learning at least a little Spanish before you move there.
Even though most of the Central American people speak at least some English, and most speak excellent […]
Perfection in the Central American Countries: Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Friday, October 12th, 2007Many retirees love Florida; the climate is warm and tropical, the flowers are lush and beautiful, the beaches are clean and very crowded, and everything is expensive.
Oops.
Very crowded and very expensive. That’s Florida, all right.
But many retirees are discovering that in Panama, and Nicaragua, and Mexico, and Costa Rica, and Honduras, and Belize, and […]
Relocating to Belize? Mexico? Panama? Costa Rica? Dominican Republic? Guatemala? Honduras? Nicaragua? SLOW DOWN!
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007Planning to relocate to a Central American country to take advantage of the beauty, the prices, the incredible health care, and the lovely, friendly people?
It’s true: all of those things are there.
To be able to thoroughly take advantage of them and enjoy your new life in Central America, however, you must also do your part. […]
Passports Necessary For U.S., Mexico, and Central American Nations
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007Starting Monday, the U.S. government will require a passport or proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, for all air travelers arriving from countries within North America. This will, naturally, have quite a serious effect on Mexico and Central America.
The rule, which is part of the government’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, actually went […]
Eat Like A King, In Belize
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007Let’s pretend we’re living in Belize, and we need to go to the grocery store. How much money should we take with us?
Well, let’s see.
For two dollars, we can get a freshly-baked loaf of bread and some eggs. For another dollar, we can buy a cold bottle of freshly-squeezed orange juice. Do […]
