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@Texblondi2
American looking for information about Belize
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Registration: 03 November 2012
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Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Oh geez, don't get us started on Monsanto and DuPont and the whole GMO issue. You are correct that that is a global problem. That is one of the main reasons I've been growing my own organic garden for the past several years in preparation ... Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
@ Bunnie Marie I was not offended. I don't think anyone else was offended by anything you said. You were merely asking questions and had concerns. And rightfully so I might add. But like everyone has said on this forum you just need to go spend ... Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Thanks for the update Karen Joe.. I'm glad to hear they have Tracked Down the culprit of this evil and Despicable crime. And this just goes to show that the Belizean government is not as corrupt or inefficient as some people would believe they ... Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
This does sound like a truly horrific crime and of course it would be a concern for anyone considering a move of this magnitude. However I must reiterate the fact that these types of crimes have happened everywhere in the world it is not isolated to ... Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Bunnie, Where are you getting this information from? I have been going to Ambergris Caye for the past 5 years and I have never had any concerns or problems with anyone there. Everyone has been so nice and open and friendly including the ... Read More
Travelling to Belize as a Single woman...how safe is it? by kenr
Just wondering how safe it is travelling solo to Ambergris Caye? Thanks
Hi, I go to Ambergris Caye each year as a solo female traveler and have never had any problems at all. True that you either fly from Belize City Int. Airport or you can take the water taxi over to San Pedro. Personally I fly over since it's ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary monthly income (however, ...
I don't know what taxes or insurance you are asking about but property taxes are pretty low in Belize compared to the US. As for the property insurance costs, that depends on the property type, wood or concrete construction, and location. Pretty ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
You're welcome.. I don't know what sort of job you were looking for but there are a lot of them in Texas right now compared to other States.. And the cost of living is a lot more affordable in Texas then in CA.. If you can retire early, then do ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
If you are "staying" in Belize, then yes.. http://www.belizenorth.com/importing_vehicles.htm Importing Vehicles into Belize We've gotten a lot of questions about the vagaries of bringing your vehicle into Belize, either to visit or for good. ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
It's true the roads in Belize do not compare to the US roads, Belize doesn't have the infrastructure that the US has.. It also doesn't have the taxes either!! When I was in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye in April this year, I met a couple that had ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary monthly income (however, ...
Very, very helpful post Tex!!! Thank you!Thank you!! :-) Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Yes you can import a car and a Harley. The costs depends on the age of the car and the number of cylinders, 8 cylinders cost a lot more to bring in than a 4 cylinder does, older cars are cheaper than newer cars. Cost of living varies a lot ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary monthly income (however, ...
Congratulations on your retirement!! Wish I could retire now but I have to work for a few more years before I can retire.. Well, like I said I loved San Pedro.. I met a lot of nice Expats in San Pedro, spent hours drinking Belikin Beers and talking ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary monthly income (however, ...
What exactly do you want to know about Belize? There are a lot of threads on here about all sorts of things, immigration, crime, moving there, property, etc.. I've only been to Ambergris Caye once this past April and had already bought a lot there ... Read More
Corozal area by Mommy2all6
We are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. We are coming to corozal next month to look around as this area seems to be more of what we are looking for. After reading many of the blogs etc. my concerns are; Should we consider a ...
come see for yourself. I personally have no safety or property concerns. I live in a Belizan neighborhood. I believe that Belize City may have some rougher area. Islands have their own up and down sides. Ambergris is very caucasion ex-pat. ... Read More