@Rokuji
American expat in Belize
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Lives in Hummingbird
Registration: 27 June 2014
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Tips and advice to thrive in Belize by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Belize? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
In our experience of living in Belize we treat the locals with respect and we do not act like we have more than they do even though we do. Our best friends in Belize are locals, not other expats. We do things for them without them asking and they, ... Read More
Best cities to live in Belize by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Belize. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
We have two bank accounts in Belize through Atlantic Bank and Atlantic Bank International. You need two references from your existing banks in the US. Sometimes follow-up with the bank is slow but patience and follow-up get it done. I haven't ... Read More
Best cities to live in Belize by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Belize. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I have lived in Belmopan for the past three winters in a decent apartment that is partially furnished. I can walk to the bank, BTL to pay my internet bill or the local market for whatever I need. If you have a vehicle the rest of the country is ... Read More
Bringing pets into Belize. by Boxergal
We'd like to bring a pet with us this February. I have the BAHA form. My question is the sections that say IMPORTER and EXPORTER...that would be me correct? Or do I need to hire someone? I've taken dogs to France and England all on my own ...
Thank you for the info. We will be traveling to Belize in about two weeks. That should give me time to get it going. Thanks again. Read More
Bringing pets into Belize. by Boxergal
We'd like to bring a pet with us this February. I have the BAHA form. My question is the sections that say IMPORTER and EXPORTER...that would be me correct? Or do I need to hire someone? I've taken dogs to France and England all on my own ...
Hi my name is Jude and we want to bring our dog to Belize. Do we get the BAHA permit at customs at the border? We are driving from Colorado within the next few weeks. Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
Our plans too are contingent on Gary's broken leg. It was broken in three places so there is a long recovery ahead. He still thinks he can drive since it is his left leg that is injured but our goal is to head out mid to late February. Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
I take it you have not been to Belize yet. They have an extensive bus system run by private individuals. Many of them import school buses from the US and use them for their transit line. It is very inexpensive to take the bus. From Belize City to ... Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
The two times we drove to Belize we got our permit money back once we exited Mexico at the Belize border. We even got it back in USD!! Read More
Driving to Belize in February... by TexItalian
From Austin, Texas. Mid/late February, in my Tacoma truck. Will have room for 1-2 people, would like to share costs. Prefer people used to drive manual (stickshift) vehicles. Also, if anyone else is driving their vehicle down around that time, ...
Hey, how you doing? My name is Jude and my guy, Gary and I, are driving to Belize sometime in February as well. We live there part time and are in the process of building a house on the Hummingbird Highway. We hope to leave somewhere around the ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
TL offers internet access as well as phone. I think we paid about $75 per month BZ. Speed varies but generally it is pretty reliable. We have used it with both a wired connection in our apartment and with a hotspot device which we purchased ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I am not aware of many folks having landlines. I purchased a cell phone from Smart and pay as I use my minutes. I also purchased a hotspot called a mi-fi made my Verizon for internet service. Initially I purchased minutes from Smart for it but ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
Right on Tony. You hit it right on the money Now you give me a dollah! Tee hee. Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
Hi, We are on the Hummingbird Hwy too at Mile 26 just west of Middlesex. I agree with everything you said about being treated by the locals based on the way you interact and treat them. However I will tell you one of our dark skinned American ... Read More
we are thinking about moving to belize but i do have tons of questions by tammyann
hello everyone i am very new here.......and i do have questions about belize... my husband is being force to retire from his job becouse we want to keep our medical benifits.....so at end of this year he would be retiring and we cant afford to live ...
Including the two brand new generators, tools and what note under $1000. Read More