Relax and Brunch at Caprice Bar and Grill
A sophisticated setting a few steps away from the water and an indulgent brunch menu makes Caprice Bar and Grill a must do on any given Sunday. Not that I’m against their daily menu or endless array of tropical concoctions at the bar on any other day, Sunday Brunch is just a little more my […]
Why is This Called the Tourist Tree in Belize?
It grows to become a magnificent tree, tall with open limbs reaching to the skies; but its bark does something very interesting – it peels. The bark of a Gumbo Limbo tree looks like peeling skin from a sunburn, hence why Belizeans name it the ‘Tourist Tree’; well pretty much like the skin of tourists […]
Name that Spot in Belize
Can you “Name that Spot” in Belize? I want to play a little game with you and I’m really hoping you will play along! Let’s see how well you know Belize shall we? If you’ve never been here, this is a good chance to get a tiny preview! Once in a while, we stop to […]
Belize Bike Rally Unites Enthusiasts from Latin America and Beyond
Who knew Belize had bikers? Who knew that there was an official Harley-Davidson store in Belize City? Who knew that there was an active biker community in the country? With the stereotypical biker being pictured as a 300lb, bearded and scary man, one would be surprised to encounter some of the friendliest people in […]
Where Criminal Minds Beyond Borders went wrong about San Pedro, Belize
There is always a buzz around town when Belize is featured on international television, but this one stirred us up more than usual. Belize was featured on Criminal Minds Beyond Borders (Episode: “Love interrupted”) and so many of us were waiting by our TV! We were very excited to see our jewel and the footage […]
Art Festival Along Placencia’s Historical Sidewalk
It was never intended to become anything huge when organizers of the Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival planned the first one; 13 years later the touristic village in the peninsula is fully booked for the weekend of the festivities. The first Sidewalk Art Festival was held in 2003, recognizing local artistic talent and helping to develop […]
Spear Into Action at Belize’s Annual Lionfish Derby
They eat anything that fits in their mouths. They reproduce rapidly and adapt effortlessly with its attractive looks. In the words of Andrew Zimmern “If it looks good, EAT IT”. Lionfish have become the most numerous marine invasive species in the world. These predators, which hail from the other side of the world and can […]
Island BBQ Grilling Competition Becomes Major Attraction
Close to 1,000 ribs are prepared to feed the masses that gathers every year to sample finger licking good BBQ ribs at Estel’s annual Cookoff and that is nearly not enough to supply the demand of the hundreds that attend the event. The cookoff is gaining momentum and people are looking forward to the lively […]
A Carnaval Like No Other in Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Carnaval is like no other in Belize, close to being a 90-year-old event on the island of Ambergris Caye, the cultural celebration sets itself apart as one of the most unique in the world. There are no parades, jump-up music or elaborate feathered-costumes like most Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, South America or […]
A Giant Exists in the Maya Mountains of Belize
There is a giant that sleeps along the Maya Mountain chain of Belize, but you do not have to worry about it coming after you because it lays in eternal slumber. The Sleeping Giant of Belize is a landmark that can be spotted along the highways of the country, one that provides a great photo […]
