Randy
@chefpeppers
American looking for information about Belize
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Lives in Fort Worth TX
Registration: 19 June 2013
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will it work? by skinnychef
Hi, I am a career Chef, considering relocation to Belize. I need feedback as to whether any of the following would be well received by the Ex-Pat community; Gourmet meals prepared in your home for you and guests with/without cooking ...
OK, could not let that Josh Freeman shot pass by, as I am a Kansas State grad! LOL Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Guess I should have said above comment was meant for Prestonia. Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
I so enjoy the practicality you bring to the table! Read More
Drugs! by chefpeppers
Hope this got some attention. Anyway, don't want to get in the weeds with this. I take prescription meds and over the counter vitamin supplements. How picky is customs? Should they all be in original bottles or will a daily reminder pill case be ...
Thank you! will put a visit to evergreen pharmacy on the list of things to do. Read More
Drugs! by chefpeppers
Hope this got some attention. Anyway, don't want to get in the weeds with this. I take prescription meds and over the counter vitamin supplements. How picky is customs? Should they all be in original bottles or will a daily reminder pill case be ...
Thanks for the responses. And, another reason to relocate. Six months and you are med free! This is great. Does it work this way for all? :cool: Read More
Drugs!
Hope this got some attention. Anyway, don't want to get in the weeds with this. I take prescription meds and over the counter vitamin supplements. How picky is customs? Should they all be in original bottles or will a daily reminder pill case be ... 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 ...
What an enjoyable, practical, post. Filled with common sense that only comes from experiencing Belize first hand and learning what the land and culture has to offer. Thanks, Prestonia! Read More
Selling property in belize by Prestonia
Part of the take away from the discussion is that you need to think about what buyers want when you start to build, and you aren't likely to get back all of the money that you put in. The market is artificially inflated by expat owners who want to ...
Thank you and completely understand where you are coming from and your reality, Prestonia. Today, unfortunately, the correlation between real value and price is based, in so many instances, on nothing more than what someone will pay. Remember ... Read More
Selling property in belize by Prestonia
Part of the take away from the discussion is that you need to think about what buyers want when you start to build, and you aren't likely to get back all of the money that you put in. The market is artificially inflated by expat owners who want to ...
Very well written and gave voice to many of my thoughts and concerns. There is much to be said for ownership of property and a house. Call it the pride of ownership, something that has been warmly embraced by us Americans and encouraged. Even the ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
thanks to everyone for all the useful information. Disappointed that I will miss Art in the Park, oh well. Going to be staying at the Copa Banana. This was sort of a compromise. Do you need to bring any crawling, flying, biting insect repellant? ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Well the trip is finally booked. Arrive 9/17 and depart 9/24. Hope I planned the dated correctly to catch the Saturday in the park festivities. Also hoping for the opportunity to meet members of the forum, make some contacts, ask questions and ... 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 ...
As to QRP status. If I remember correctly, you are allowed 15K of personal belongings. Don't recall reading that a vehicle was singled out for any special treatment. Again, this is just from memory, I could be wrong. Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Thank you, Dave. looked at the link when you posted it earlier. Am planning on contacting them then visiting when I am in Corozal. Appreciate the info on accommodations, I need to make a decision soon. Just an FYI for others, especially in the ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Thanks, everyone, for the great information. Quite a list of expat and town functions. will definitely post dates when i get plans finalized. Understand the feeling about renting a car, but it is because of the expense that I am not renting. ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Thanks, Cathie. Will look at the Sea Breeze Hotel. Am planning on firming up the dates within the next week or two. Is there a link to the various expat functions? Meeting you and others is a priority for me. Information is priceless, ... Read More