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Dave

@prrthed43

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American looking for information about Belize

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American

Lives in Gloucester, VA

Speaks a little Spanish, a little Japanese

Registration: 13 August 2014

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Dave
prrthed43 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 ...

Dave

Lindatrue, I look forward to your input. We will visit Abergris Caye on 9/26 for a week. A romantic reunion coupled with relocation exploration, so we're all ears. Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 years ago
skistrail

Deciding on Belize by skistrail

My home is in the Corozal area of Belize. I moved here over a year ago and really like it. (Some people would say Love, I reserve that for more important things) There are people that say, visit for a while and then decide. I don't do that. I ...

Dave

Well said... and plant yourself wherever you find happiness....... Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 years ago
chuckL

Negative feedbacks when I stated I wanted to move to Belize by chuckL

KRISTANADREAU- Just posted on here looking to move to Belize. After reading most post they seem to not want ANYONE to move to Belize. They accused me of being a slave owning right wing redneck without even knowing me. I feel as if they are scaring ...

Dave

ignore it. I belong to several of these forums as I too am considering a move to Belize. it seems there are at least one or two in each forum that do their best to convince people it would be the mistake of their life and the place is gang ruled and ... Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 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

Dave

put things in perspective, US population is 316.13 million with a average daily murder rate of 44 (16000 per year). Belize averages 0.4 murders per day (145 per year). In Chicago 2012 there were over 500 homicides. 2013 saw a decline to 479. ... Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 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

Dave

I was in no way making accusations, just observations. I've been exploring the possibilities in Central America for several years now. It doesn't matter where you look, there are those that simply cannot or will not adapt. It's not ... Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 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

Dave

All that strife and despair that are suggested, exist not only in Belize, but in every country in the world. Even the richest nations. I think going into a 3rd world country as small as Belize, you see higher concentrations of it but in the U.S. you ... Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mikebove

Is Belize city that bad? by Mikebove

Hi Ty for the information from this blog.lm Mike.I'm looking to move to san Pedro or Belize city in October.lm retired and looking for a laid back lifestyle.I want to rent. Is Belize city that bad?I'm from NYC

Dave

Sounds perfect LOL. I guess it's strictly golf carts, no cars? And I suppose that limits your mobility a bit as well. We've been looking at real estate on the mainland but though we might briefly settle on Ambergris while we explored a ... Read More

Dave
prrthed43 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mikebove

Is Belize city that bad? by Mikebove

Hi Ty for the information from this blog.lm Mike.I'm looking to move to san Pedro or Belize city in October.lm retired and looking for a laid back lifestyle.I want to rent. Is Belize city that bad?I'm from NYC

Dave

My girlfriend and I are definitely interested in availability of reasonably priced rentals on Ambergris. We'll be visiting there on 26 Sept thru Oct 4. We want to get a feel for the real life on the Caye. Read More