Bzpal9
American expat in Belize
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13
About me
American
Lives in San Ignacio, Cayo
Registration: 01 June 2020
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Moving to Belize solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Belize is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
Duty on vehicles is outrageous if you're bringing one in, especially newer 'luxury' vehicles like Range Rovers. It's also difficult to get parts for some vehicles, so be sure to bring something that's a standard model, and ... Read More
Maybe Belize is not for me by moxie847
I have visited Belize 3 times this year. I love the people, the climate, the way of life in Belize. I am 55 years old and trying to make a plan for my next chapter. I have many business ideas that I think could work in Belize. I have experience ...
Moxie, anywhere there is standing water, there will be mosquitos. You've been in San Ignacio, and must know there are water canals all over town where there are mosquitos breeding. In Cayo's hilly rural areas without the canals, where water ... Read More
I need some help/advice by Phillyman
I want to finish my cabin build. I have 4 acres in Bullet Tree鈥�. Beautiful view. The shell is up. It鈥檚 an attractive structure. I鈥檝e run out of money and have been stagnant on this project for some time now. I鈥檓 ready to go ...
Phillyman, I'm in Bullet Tree frequently, and just had a recommendation of this contractor: RLC Construction pleasefixit29@gmail.com 615-9179 Also, a new property management/realty company: Valley West Wynand J. Koegelenberg 664-4966 From ... Read More
Where to move for a family? by ashley020781
Hello all! We are a family of 5 who homeschool our children in Florida. We own a thriving business, but because its so hard to find employees who will work, my husband has been working the job of 4 people for YEARS, and the toll it has taken on him ...
In this day and age, I very much doubt you will find any better place than where you already are. Perhaps Russia, if you can stand the cold. Why not rural Florida, which seems to be the most 'free' of all states, with some very beautiful ... Read More
Where to move for a family? by ashley020781
Hello all! We are a family of 5 who homeschool our children in Florida. We own a thriving business, but because its so hard to find employees who will work, my husband has been working the job of 4 people for YEARS, and the toll it has taken on him ...
I highly recommend you plan to spend a year here first, before making a commitment. There are so fewer opportunities for young people, it would be a disservice to your children to force them into a lifestyle that they don't enjoy. Surely there ... Read More
How Can I Bring Substantial Amount of Cash Into Belize? by jchrisc
Hello everyone. This is a problem I've spent a lot of time researching to no avail. I never would've believed that Belize wouldn't want my yankee dollars as long as it was obvious I wasn't doing anything illegal. I have had a ...
Hi there! I've lived here for over 30 years, and have been able to cash checks from my US account at one of the local stores, at times for large amounts. If you want to send me a private message, I can give you more information. Cheers! Bzpal Read More
Employment and new work practices in Belize by Cheryl
Hello everyone, In diverse sectors, employment in Belize has been tremendously affected by the current crisis. We invite you to share your experience on these changes in the professional world in Belize. Did new work practices emerge over the ...
Wow! I'm amazed that you don't even live here yet and you already know what's best for the country and want to pass laws to have it done your way. That's just the kind of liberal/socialist viewpoint that is screwing up the country ... Read More
Employment and new work practices in Belize by Cheryl
Hello everyone, In diverse sectors, employment in Belize has been tremendously affected by the current crisis. We invite you to share your experience on these changes in the professional world in Belize. Did new work practices emerge over the ...
I'm great, thanks, and hope you are too! I came to Belize first in '88 and moved here in '90, built a small eco-lodge in a remote location and ran that successfully for over 20 years before retiring. Now I just live on the land without ... Read More
Employment and new work practices in Belize by Cheryl
Hello everyone, In diverse sectors, employment in Belize has been tremendously affected by the current crisis. We invite you to share your experience on these changes in the professional world in Belize. Did new work practices emerge over the ...
A lot of the expats in Cayo are in tourism related businesses, so those are still shut down, and of course incomes are non-existent. For those that I know, retired, artists, self-employed, etc., there is very little difference except no travel ... Read More
Moving a young family to Belize by Tambennett
My husband, myself and my two kids (2 and 4 years old) are looking to move to Belize. I鈥檇 like to get in touch with another young family who are living in Belize to find out about their experiences. What are the schools like? I work in ...
I have a Canadian friend who is a nurse and worked in the local hospital for a number of years before they 'retired' her. She didn't say so outright, but I got the impression she was continually dismayed by some of the practices. ... Read More
Moving a young family to Belize by Tambennett
My husband, myself and my two kids (2 and 4 years old) are looking to move to Belize. I鈥檇 like to get in touch with another young family who are living in Belize to find out about their experiences. What are the schools like? I work in ...
Brutally honest, but accurate IMO. Plus, I don't know many 'gringo' families here where the kids weren't always looked upon as 'outsiders'. Thus either fawned upon or subtly discriminated against. Not very healthy, again, ... Read More
Rainforest realty or ReMax by CocoHer
Anyone used them? How was the experience? Which firm is better? Thank you a lot Coco
Depending on the type of property you are looking for, you are often better off looking for the 'for sale by owner' properties that don't list with realtors. That requires more time and effort, but can pay back in many 1000s of $ saved. ... Read More
Moving a young family to Belize by Tambennett
My husband, myself and my two kids (2 and 4 years old) are looking to move to Belize. I鈥檇 like to get in touch with another young family who are living in Belize to find out about their experiences. What are the schools like? I work in ...
Over the years I've seen a number of families come and go. It seems to be a great experience for a while, but then parents have a hard time making a living and it doesn't work out so well, so they go back to wherever home was. The schools ... Read More