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Colette.alaine

Colette.alaine

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American expat in Belize

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American

Lives in Big Falls, Toledo

Registration: 02 April 2014

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Colette.alaine 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 ...

Colette.alaine

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

Colette.alaine replied to a thread
9 years ago
kwn

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

Colette.alaine

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

Colette.alaine replied to a thread
9 years ago
kwn

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

Colette.alaine

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

Colette.alaine replied to a thread
9 years ago
mrthin2000

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 ...

Colette.alaine

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

Colette.alaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don’t 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 ...

Colette.alaine

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