Will The Old
American expat in Belize
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418
About me
American, Married
Lives in Placencia, Stann Creek
Speaks US English
Registration: 11 October 2016
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Payment methods in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Belize, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Well Lazy, I suggest you take the time to read the many post on banking here in this forum. You will find a ton of information on banking, some good. Lots not so much. If you do get an account open, please tell us about it. Read More
Motorcycles (Harleys) in Corozal by Audeamus
Just wondering how much people ride motorcycles around Corozal area? Do you ever see Harley Davidson's around there? I am considering bring mine down when we move. Thanks Toby
Just wondering how much people ride motorcycles around Corozal area? Do you ever see Harley Davidson's around there? I am considering bring mine down when we move. Thanks TobyThere are lots of smaller, practical, high MPG motorcycles used all ... Read More
BELIZE FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...
Bump. Bumping a thread in Fourms is used to bring an older thread to the top of the stack. As so many first timers to this forum seem to simply ignore the rules, I thought I would try this method here😆 Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During oneÂ’s big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
Yikes! MelsT For the very first post you ask a lot🙄. Most of which has been answered over and over again in this forum. I suggest using the search feature (magnifying glass top right) then use the introduction section as the form rules ... Read More
Anyone else affected by Atlantic International Bank shutdown by GuestPoster597
Got news this morning that Atlantic International Bank has been ordered shut down by Central Bank of Belize. I have an off-shore account at the bank, and tried to make contact to the headquarters office this morning and no one was answering the ...
I received the above today. Read it through once..... Need to read it a few more times before posting my feelings of disgust. Read More
Anyone else affected by Atlantic International Bank shutdown by GuestPoster597
Got news this morning that Atlantic International Bank has been ordered shut down by Central Bank of Belize. I have an off-shore account at the bank, and tried to make contact to the headquarters office this morning and no one was answering the ...
Julian A. Murillo Liquidator Atlantic International Bank Limited To: All depositors and creditors of Atlantic International Bank Limited (in liquidation) 24th September, 2019 “Settlement between the US Federal Trade Commission and ... Read More
Best deals at Christmas by BCLawrence
Looking to return to San Ignacio after five weeks this summer at Christmas, as expected I see flights to Belize are much more expensive. We generally fly from Vancouver to a southern hub ... Dallas, Atlanta ... no problem there. It's from there ...
BCLawrence, If that WestJet suggestion I made in the other thread does not work for you, Southwest Airlines is having a Fare sale now through September 12th. Read More
Busing from Cancun by BCLawrence
On another thread I indicated our intent to return at Christmas to San Ignacio, but lamented about the cost of airfare. I have noted that some fly to Cancun and bus to Belize City. Can I get an assessment .... pros and cons ... of this option? ...
Have you considered doing the bussing part on the Vancouver end of the trip? Vancouver Rail Station (XEA) to SEA is about 135 miles. I have no idea what that cost. Southwest Airlines flies seasonal out of SEA via DEN and all year and out of HOU to ... Read More
Best deals at Christmas by BCLawrence
Looking to return to San Ignacio after five weeks this summer at Christmas, as expected I see flights to Belize are much more expensive. We generally fly from Vancouver to a southern hub ... Dallas, Atlanta ... no problem there. It's from there ...
Simple, buy tickets early. 2 months ago I bought one way tickets, for mid December from DAL to BZE for $171 USD on Southwest. Seat inventory is like any other comodity, it's selling price varies with demand. Read More
Realestate ads by wri57
What is the point of running realestate ads that are a year or more old? Surely (don't call me Surely) those ads are obsolete by now. For that matter most info and answers to questions that are more than 2 years old probably do not apply today. ...
It might help, if you mention just what adds you are talking about. Perhaps a link? I looked in the "Housing" section on this site, and they are in newest to oldest order. Newest was last week, oldest 3 months. On the other hand, in ... Read More
Payment methods in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Belize, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
I think you can pay some utilities through a belize bank account mostly what will says cash is king.The original series of questions asked only about an App, so I guess my old brain totally forgot about bill paying online through a browser. :/ ... Read More
Payment methods in Belize by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Belize, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Belize, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. 1)Which are the most common payment methods ... Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know Belize? by Diksha
Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on Belize. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Belize? 2. What currency is used in Belize? 3. List the ...
Wow.... deleting the only answers you might get here, from three major contributors to this forum makes me wonder... Read More
Safety? in 2019?? by EliseLouise
Hello everyone :-) I need your help please, your honest unreserved opinions. I would so appreciate it. We’re a farming family of four, from Alberta Canada. Our two boys have always been homeschooled and they’re 8 and 10 yrs old. ...
Wow Thank you so very much for ALL the post contributions. Very, VERY much! I really appreciate it. It DOES help, even the negative ones. I just want reality - good or bad. And It’s useful to see all sides and differing opinions. .Dear ... Read More
Residency by cayecaulkergirl
There are a few of us US expats living in Caye Caulker that would like to get the residency. I will be here a year on August 1, 2019. My friends have contacted some legal folks about the requirements and are being told they must get a work permit ...
The "That kind of money is $2k us per month". It is still all your own money to spend in Belize as you wish, to pay your day to day bills .For me if I were to ever go on the QRP, I would open an account with one of the three remaining ... Read More