Dangriga Says “Mabuiga”

February 9, 2016

I roll into town on familiar roads with familiar potholes, drive the circle around the dramatically beautiful Drums of Our …

Crocodiles In the Lagoon

January 25, 2016

Only relatively newly arrived expats swim in the Placencia Lagoon. Locals shake their head and smile. “Crocodiles”, they say. And …

January 18, 2016

I have visited Dangriga many times in recent months, but always on business. Dangriga is the administrative center of Stann …

January 10, 2016

I knew about the scorpions, because the very first day I moved into my new home, I lifted a coil …

January 6, 2016

The rainy season came late on the Placencia Peninsula, but then it made up for the delay with relentless effort, …

December 30, 2015

Settling in a new country is always more challenging than one thinks. During my first weeks in Belize, my obvious …

December 27, 2015

Sitting at Houston International Airport having lunch, I am wondering if my dog, Lizzy, will make it to our connecting …

February 7, 2015

My trip to Belize made more sense when I was planning it with my lover. A discount plane ticket, a …