Colette.alaine
American expat in Belize
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American
Lives in Big Falls, Toledo
Registration: 02 April 2014
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Driving in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belize? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
It is somewhat different then the U.S. We find that children don't have much fear of the power of a moving vehicle. Slowing down through the villages is a must. Bicycles too are not subject to any one place. In the villages, the men going to ... Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
Hello Penny I am Colette from Southern Belize. The Village of Big Falls. If I may suggest a very clean lovely place that is $200.00 a month usd. It is small one room, bed,kitchenette and bathroom. Acheologists stay in a building close by, so you no ... Read More
Everyday life in Belize by kwn
Thank you for the info.- I have heard that there is a lot of crime, the govt. bureacracry is everywhere and the locals do not like foreigners- have you experienced any of these issues? I welcome your honest input- thanks again, Kevin
To us, we have been here over 20 yrs. and what you say is everywhere. We have been robbed many yrs ago, we were new to independence. But for the last 20 plus yrs, we have come to know people in our village and respect them. But we always remember ... Read More
Alternatives to Belize? by mrthin2000
I'm really liking what I'm researching about Belize, but I do wonder if there are other opportunities with better promise. I've been to Panama and found some of that to be promising but it too has drawbacks. I'm not looking to live ...
We have been here in Belize for a few years. We started a Pizza business and have been doing it for 13 plus yrs. we only worked on Friday and Saturday the first 11 yrs. now we only work Two week- ends a month, pay periods. We have not become rich ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont 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 your ...
Thank you Expats My Husband and I have enjoyed living here in the sout of Belize for 24 yrs. First we built our home in Independence, Stann Creek. Now we are living in Big Falls, Toledo. We can't think of a prettier place to be. Our voluntary ... Read More