Everybody is Talking About Kakaruchi’s Grill?
A couple weeks ago, I learned that Kakaruchi is now cooking up a storm at his new diner. Who, you might ask? – You know, Enrique Luna! Everyone on the island of Ambergris Caye knows him as Kakaruchi, a nickname he got stuck with when he moved to San Pedro! He has jumped on the […]
Art, Happiness and a Bit of Splashing Around
I recently came across a quote that reads, “Art is you being free of all of the wold’s heaviness” and I could not agree more with its unknown author. Imagine a place where you can relax, be yourself, put some colors together, create your own masterpiece and do it all with great company. I know a […]
How I became a Millionaire on World Smile Day
I love October for countless reasons, but one just jumped to the top of the list. Every year on World Smile Day we are called to “Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile”. Did you know that this movement was initiated by the creator of the smiley face, Harvey Ball? It brings a sense of […]
Parade by the Sea on Ambergris Caye, Independence Day
I can’t grasp the idea that there are over 100 events taking place during the month of September around the entire country of Belize. I mean, like where do you start? It’s impossible to attend all the events in one year! I’m super impressed at how our tiny nation can put together so much celebratory […]
How this 10-Year-Old Survived Hurricane Earl
Yay, I survived my first hurricane! Let me tell you about this Hurricane Earl dude. He had us running up and down for food supplies and some people had to evacuate their homes or even leave the island. He made us put wood on our windows! Like my cousin Alana says, “That’s a fashion no […]
Stay Cool with Dixi’s Smoothies
The minute I tasted my first Dixi Smoothie I knew I had to tell you about it! Dixi told Dorian to bring mom and I to try her Oreo smoothie and I’ve been hooked ever since. Her little smoothie shop is on Front Street behind the Lion’s Den. Here are three reasons why you have […]
Exposición Internacional de Tatuaje en Belice le da Vida a Tinta
Se dice que una vez que pruebes la tinta hay una irresistible cosquilla para un segundo tatuaje, o tercero, o cuarto. Yo no realizaba que grande la cultura de tatuajes era en Belize hasta que presencié el primer San Pedro Belize Expo de Tatuajes Internacional que se celebró en San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. El evento […]
International Tattoo Expo Brings Ink to Life in Belize
They say once you get inked that there is an irresistible urge to get a second tattoo, a third or even a fourth one. I did not realize how big tattoo art was in our culture until the first ever San Pedro Belize International Tattoo Expo took place on Ambergris Caye this past weekend. The […]
When the Power Goes Out in Belize
Power Outages – Yes they are common occurrences in Belize. Hey! We are still considered living in a third world country and from time to time, the power goes out; sometimes for a few minutes and at times for some stressful hours. They come unannounced and sometimes they are scheduled when the power company has […]
A Walk through Food and Culture – Belize Food Tours
I’m gonna quote my daughter and say “Belize Food Tours – Best idea EVER”! My curiosity got to me when Dora and Felipe came by with a goodie box filled with surprises and a special invite. No, I could not wait until the tour to find out what this was all about. So, we scheduled […]
