Laura
@kayana10
American looking for information about Belize
Forum posts
24
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Houston
Speaks English; minimal Spanish ( I am brushing up on my skills as we speak) lol.
Registration: 18 May 2013
Activity
QRP Program by gillianfaro
Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?
thank you so much for the contact info. Read More
QRP Program by gillianfaro
Does anyone have experience with the QRP program and could provide a list of pros and cons?
so, to be in the program it has to be from retirement funds? My husband and I don't get the needed fund amount from retirement funds but get well over that from rental homes we have in the US. Will this not work? Read More
I'd like to move to Tampico, but Mexico scares me. Opinions, please! by Eddie54
Hi folks, I spent a week in Ecuador (Guayaquil, Manta, and Bahia De Carraquez last June. I don't want to commit moving there before I try Mexico. I live in Texas, so Mex would be closer. However, I must be honest with myself: Mexico scares me. I ...
is it true you can't fish/eat fish in Lake Chapala due to pollution? Read More
Where should I began to look? by kayana10
Cuenca sounded like the place to start but I really don't want to live in that weather. My husband and I are looking for: 60-80 degree weather small town/village perhaps near a river we only speak minimal Spanish, but currently working on ...
thanks to you both, Mike and Vinny. Loja sounds great but I can't find a lot of info regarding Paute Read More
Where should I began to look? by kayana10
Cuenca sounded like the place to start but I really don't want to live in that weather. My husband and I are looking for: 60-80 degree weather small town/village perhaps near a river we only speak minimal Spanish, but currently working on ...
thank you so much Ron. Read More
Where should I began to look?
Cuenca sounded like the place to start but I really don't want to live in that weather. My husband and I are looking for: 60-80 degree weather small town/village perhaps near a river we only speak minimal Spanish, but currently working on ... Read More
Language issue by brainteaser
Greetings, I am a newbie to this site. I have been reading many posts here, which I found very helpful. Being over the mid-50s, my husband and I are thinking about living abroad after retirement. At first, we've looked into Belize, but the summer ...
I am also wanting to know about the language barrier. I speak VERY LITTLE Spanish. Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Thank you so much for your input. You have placed Ecuador on my priority list. We intend to come down this October. Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
My husband and I are having difficulties in choosing between Ecuador and Belize to retire next year. The only reason I am not leaning towards Ecuador is due to my limited amount of Spanish (but eager to learn) and the seemingly difficult/costly ... Read More
Visitor through Perm. Resident. by kayana10
I have been to several sites and this is what I got out of reading them, regarding visitor visa through filing for permanent residency. Can anyone concur? You obtain a one month entry card on entering the country. After 30 days, you go to an ...
I will put that on my list to check out. Thank You Read More
Visitor through Perm. Resident. by kayana10
I have been to several sites and this is what I got out of reading them, regarding visitor visa through filing for permanent residency. Can anyone concur? You obtain a one month entry card on entering the country. After 30 days, you go to an ...
My husband and I have plans to vacation there in October. Then, we will retire come the first of the year. Read More
Visitor through Perm. Resident. by kayana10
I have been to several sites and this is what I got out of reading them, regarding visitor visa through filing for permanent residency. Can anyone concur? You obtain a one month entry card on entering the country. After 30 days, you go to an ...
yes, i believe i read that after your 6 months, you can leave Belize for 72 hr then come back to pay the initial $25 again then $50 after that (just like your first time). Or opt the permanent residency (after you meet that criteria) where you ... Read More
Visitor through Perm. Resident. by kayana10
I have been to several sites and this is what I got out of reading them, regarding visitor visa through filing for permanent residency. Can anyone concur? You obtain a one month entry card on entering the country. After 30 days, you go to an ...
i was recently told, by an expat living there, that i was wrong. Thanks for the reply. Laura Read More