CayeCaulker2017Maybe
American looking for information about Belize
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American, Single
Lives in Caye Caulker, Belize
Registration: 20 January 2017
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Life as a female expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
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Life as a female expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Oh yeah, the Mexican govt is the poster child for how a non-corruot, above board, democratic government should operate...lmao!!! Keep this in mind, Belize was "born" in September 22, 1981, the country & government are all of 37 years ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Yeah, cause Mexico is such a peaceful, non-violent country! LOL Please!!! You, personally, didn't have a good experience here. You, personally, changed your settings. You, personally, are happy now. That's GREAT for you, ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Expectations are nothing more than Resentments waiting to be formed. I moved to Belize understanding what I was getting myself into. I came here with NO expectations what so ever....I've yet to be disappointed in 10+ months. Read More
Moving to Belize in september by Nomadic Soul
Hi all, I'm planning on moving to Belize for our first round of 6 months to explore or a future permanent move. For now however we are looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for rent in the. Corozal area. Can anyone help? Thank you in ...
Not sure if this will be permitted on here, but here is a link to a string on another blog site about some very reasonably priced rental homes for rent in the Corozal ... Read More
furnished accommodation includes? by Cindycat44
Hi, My name is Cindy. My husband and I are looking into a possible move to Hopkins or Placencia for retirement. I wondered what the normal furnished apt/cabana/house includes. Ie: microwave, toaster, blender, pots, pans, dishes, etc? Linens ...
Ditto on the lack of quality sheets available here! We had heard that prior to moving and definitely brought two sets with us...GLAD we did!!! Keri, Thanks for the "props" to Caye Caulker! We just did our Visa renewal in San Pedro ... Read More
furnished accommodation includes? by Cindycat44
Hi, My name is Cindy. My husband and I are looking into a possible move to Hopkins or Placencia for retirement. I wondered what the normal furnished apt/cabana/house includes. Ie: microwave, toaster, blender, pots, pans, dishes, etc? Linens ...
Monkey Brew is 100% correct, there really is no other way to know. In our case, we also got photos of the interior of the house and were able to bring material we could make "couch covers" out of, to bring the decor as close as possible ... Read More
Winter in Belize by jerewood01
My wife and I are considering leaving the cold winters and traveling to Belize to stay from about November 15th through March 31st. We are looking at properties with Air B&B, thinking to spend a month in each location, which gives a nice ...
Best Wishes on your retirement & plans. You've gotten good information from the other posts and your research. Keep researching and learning, but there is nothing quite like "feet in the sand" to know how absolutely marvelous this ... Read More
Documents required for owner financing by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know what documents/papers are required if I wish to buy land/home with owner financing? Many thanks!
Lots of those smaller (2" x 5" or so) rectangular green ones with numbers, BIG numbers, in all four corners, and the signature of the US Secretary of the Treasury. Read More
Furnishing a Caye Caulker Cabin by cwodtke
I have a little bit of land on the north side of the Caye, across from the koko king, and it has a small cabin on it I'll live in while planning to build out a bit. I bought a fridge, but I need almost everything else. Some questions (esp ...
Across from the KoKo King? I bought something there, little blue house, but it was 145. You don't need a boat anymore, now that the koko king is there, plus i have a contractor that runs a "split to split" ferry service on the side. ... Read More
Furnishing a Caye Caulker Cabin by cwodtke
I have a little bit of land on the north side of the Caye, across from the koko king, and it has a small cabin on it I'll live in while planning to build out a bit. I bought a fridge, but I need almost everything else. Some questions (esp ...
Hi cwodtke, just curious, did you buy the property on the eastern shore of the north island, with the small updated shack? It is listed on ReMax at $179,000 (not marked "Sold" or "Under Contract" yet). That's the only ... Read More
Canadian Realtor looking for Brokerage to work with by Terilee
Hello Everyone, I am coming to Belize in April to find exactly where I will settle down for my New Life. I am currently a Realtor in Edmonton, and looking to continue working in Belize...Does anyone out there know of any Brokerage that may be ...
Does everyone posting, after the thread originator, realize this thread was started in February, 2011??? Read More
Traffic in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Belize, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
We're on Caye Caulker and one of the reasons we moved here is the Total LACK of traffic, and therefore traffic problems. With only 3 main roads and no cars (a couple delivery trucks) there are No traffic problems...unless you consider the ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Belize? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging and ...
We are using a combination of WhatsApp, Viber, SKYPE and FB for video & text messaging. We also purchased MagicJack Pro (a VoIP - Voice over internet Protocol service) so that we can still use our USA phone number for calls & text. As long ... Read More
Q.R.P. Questions by jritter
Good afternoon. Planning on shipping a container soon. But still have questions concerning a boat/boat motor. Have been told boat and motor must be attached. If not motor can be taxed. Seriously confused why this would be a concern?????? Any help ...
Hi jritter, Welcome to Belize indeed. I'll take a stab at this one. My guess is merely supposition, but we spent the $60 usd to have an phone consultation with a Belize immigration lawyer and he did a very good job of explaining much of the ... Read More