Selfies Galore at the New Belize Sign in Belize City
How lucky were we to be in Belize City during the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the latest beautification project by the Belize City Council. We were killing time in the city as we planned our next road trip when we received our invitation. There was a NEW Belize sign unveiling. We just had to […]
No Better Way to Celebrate World Oceans Day Than in the Ocean
Our family was super excited to have joined Oceana Belize as they took us on a local tour of the Port Honduras Marine Reserve and Snakes Caye in observance of World Oceans Day. The day was filled with amazing panoramas of mangrove forests, a bird’s eye view of the reserve, learning about the importance of […]
Eating as many Mangoes as I Could at Hopkins Mango Fest
I was too excited to even put my shoes on when we arrived at the Hopkins Mango Fest. I got out of the car and felt my feet against the hot sand, and saw the mango stand and thought to myself, “mangoes, here i come… but slowly because the sand is burning my feet!” My […]
I Came out of Belize Tattoo Expo Impressed and in Shock!
We revisited the international Belize Tattoo Expo this past weekend and walked out the arena totally impressed with the works of art by the professional tattoo artists but also in shock after we witnessed the freak show that was part of the expo’s entertainment lineup. Both the tattoos and the freak show have become a […]
Eat More Lionfish and Save the Belize Barrier Reef
I say “Eat more Lionfish and save the reef while you are at it.” It’s delicious, even RAW! I had my first taste of raw fish at during Ambergris Caye’s Reef Week Lionfish tournament. Dipped in a little soy sauce, Mmmmm! Yummy! That’s the best thing about Lionfish – they are delicious, so you don’t […]
Attempting 36 Treatments in One Day at Victoria House Spa
Our mission – to experience the 36 different spa treatments at the Victoria House Spa in one day; is it all possible? Greedy, maybe!? Jeje!! Then I thought about it – kind of impossible when a full body scrub and relaxing facial took us most of the morning. Wishful thinking on my part, but a […]
Living the Island Dream and Drinking it Too
The Island Dream – a house on the beach, a golf cart to get around (heck even a bicycle works), lazy days on the beach, adventures at sea, glorious sunrises, fiery sunsets, cool trade winds, hammock siestas and the security of a close knit community. Oh! and tropical cocktails; can’t forget that. Speaking about cocktails, […]
The Girl that Snorkeled the Belize Barrier Reef
That’s me! I snorkeled the Belize Barrier Reef from North to South! The reef is huge and even after a week I didn’t get to see everything in our unique marine environment. The reason I went on this adventure was, because I want to be able to defend the reef from oil exploration. To defend […]
Reef Swim 2017 – What a Way to Create Awareness
You may have read about me joining a brave and very athletic group of swimmers during last year’s Reef Swim. We swam from the Amigo’s Del Mar Dive Shop to the reef and back. While I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and promised to do it again, this year had to be a little different. A mere […]
What is Maxi’s and Why is Everyone Talking About It?
What is Maxi’s? The question started popping up on social media on Saturday night as Facebook check-ins and Instagram posts drew curious minds to inquire. Maxi’s is the newest gastronomic adventure by internationally acclaimed Chef Jennie Staines. Owned by her mother Elvi Staines and managed by her son Oscar Pinelo and her niece Elvie Guerrero, it’s another […]
