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@ronnraymore

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American looking for information about Belize

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Lives in Kansas City

Registration: 08 July 2015

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ronnraymore replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Belize by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Belize. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

ronnraymore

I've spent some time in the MX Yucatan and never had a mosquito problem, but no experience with the BZ region. The World Health Organization (UN) usually takes care of the 3rdworld issues. While not female I still don't like to expose ... Read More

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8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Belize by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Belize. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

ronnraymore

Any comment about Corozal? I'm retired...no interest in work. Am SCUBA diver, really like the Palancar diving, which is why I am considering BZ. I have read the banks are problematic due to US banking oversight in the war on druggies. The ... Read More

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9 years ago
GuestPoster8975

Is local bank account needed right away? by GuestPoster8975

I posted a [way too long I think newbie intro] and figured I should start posting some specific questions. I'm moving to Belize next month (Nov) and will get someplace temporary until I explore and find where I want to settle. I setup a US ...

ronnraymore

Wow!( What a bunch of Bureaucratic BS :o Don't want a loan...just have money available for local needs>? Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Belize? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Belize? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Belize and the reason why you enjoy your ...

ronnraymore

A religious cult has taken control of key positions in the Fed gov't resulting in the current state of "Big Brother" government which our founding fathers tried to prevent in the separation of "Church" and state. Ever since ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Belize by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belize. What is ...

ronnraymore

Yep...the cops are out of control and the legal system backs them in whatever they do. Only thing to do is get the media involved in outrageous cases like these. The public must learn just how dangerous the cops are and demand action to hold these ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Belize by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belize. What is ...

ronnraymore

Hmmm...nice...is that Mazatlan? I was considering that, but the diving is not nearly as nice as Palancar Reef. Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Belize by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belize. What is ...

ronnraymore

You feel that BZ does not offer the quality of life that I am seeking? I spent some time in MX and took Spanish in HS, so it's just a matter of emersion in the language to have this come back...happens during my travels in MX, and increasingly ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Belize by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belize. What is ...

ronnraymore

Yep...that's how people treat each other and why some go into politics and policing. At least there they admit they are thieves here they are honest politicians and law enforcement officers (hypocrites):( Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Belize by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belize. What is ...

ronnraymore

Thanks for the insight. Here cops are shooting people to death for driving away from a traffic stop and saying they were afraid for their life because the victim was attempting to run over them with the car...this is even when video shows the ... Read More

ronnraymore replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Belize by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belize. What is ...

ronnraymore

do the officials work with you or against you? Is everyone out for a way to get money out of you? Can you trust the officials? Read More

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9 years ago
Dorarichie

What area should consider ? by Dorarichie

Hi . My husband and I will be traveling to Belize in October for a month. Looking to move. What area should consider ?

ronnraymore

I'm trying to get away from the awful winters in Kansas City, MO...which we import from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, etc....very nice Canadian weather...eh?) Read More

ronnraymore replied to a thread
9 years ago
Dorarichie

What area should consider ? by Dorarichie

Hi . My husband and I will be traveling to Belize in October for a month. Looking to move. What area should consider ?

ronnraymore

Where is this little slice of Hawaii? How does it compare with Corozal? How similar to Mexico, Cozumel? Lifestyle comparable to Cozumel, Merida, Cancun? Read More

ronnraymore replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

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 ...

ronnraymore

So, my Prius v wouldn't be vulnerable to road damage? Read More

ronnraymore replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

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 ...

ronnraymore

Yep, I am really concerned about how the US gov't culture is changing ...kinda like the Weimar Republic change in the 1930's when a certain notorious political figure instituted his personal philosophy of how the government should rule the ... Read More

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9 years ago
jackie123

Looking for a long term rental in Corozal by jackie123

Hi, Looking for a 2 bedroom home to rent. Must be pet friendly as we have 2 small dogs. Non smokers, husband and wife,62 and 63 years old. Would like to be close to the water. Looking for a one year lease with the option to renew. Want furnished ...

ronnraymore

Kathy, I'm in Raymore and considering retirement in Corozal. I would like more information on what you experienced there. Just the general living conditions that we take for granted on a daily basis. Any issues with the place that make you ... Read More