As you may or may not know, I’m pretty strict about not publishing content that isn’t Belize related on this blog, however, I’ve decided to share a bit of the experience I had at Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) 2013. TBEX took over Toronto this weekend and that meant that there were a whole lot of travel [...]
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Belize Tourism Awards 2013
For the twelfth consecutive year, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has awarded the country’s finest establishments of the travel industry with top honours during the National Tourism Awards. The reception was held on Saturday May 18, 2013 on the secluded Bannister Island, which is two miles from the Belize Barrier Reef and nine miles east-southeast [...]
The Best Of Central America
With summer around the bend I can’t help but reminisce on the time when I went backpacking in Central America. Before having that experience, I couldn’t have imagined how amazing and life changing the trip was going to be. The people and cultures are as diverse as the landscape, and the food – oh the food – is magnificent (farm-to-table). [...]
Maya Creation Myth
Based on researched conducted in Belize, this short film details the Maya creation myth according to the Popol Vuh and the importance of the Ceiba tree as the bridge between the heavens, earth and the underworld. This is such a fascinating story with lovely illustrations. Beautifully captured, you will see insects, fishes, birds, crocodiles, jaguars, [...]
A Sustainable Path: Agritourism In Belize
Mara Jernigan is currently the head chef and general manager of Belcampo Belize, a gorgeous property in the rainforests of Toledo and somewhere I visited years ago when it was initially Machaca Hill Lodge. I sought out to interview Mara because good news travels fast and word is that she is bringing a lot of [...]
A Short Briefing On Maya Architecture
In this video taken at Caracol by my friend Julie Schwietert Collazo, prominent Belize archaeologist Jaime Awe explains the fundamentals of Maya Architecture and what makes it distinct and impressive. He draws examples from other countries such as Canada and the US, and how architecture is used to make visual statements that demonstrate national identity, [...]
Belize On The Cheap
If you’re used to traveling in Central America, when you enter the country of Belize you may notice that you can’t stretch your money as much as you did in countries such as Guatemala or Honduras. This is because similarly to Costa Rica, Belize is a bit on the expensive side. But don’t give up [...]
Stone Crab, One Of The Most Interesting Characters Of Belize
There are persons that you meet when traveling that make your experience unforgettable, Stone Crab is one of those people of Belize. He has to be one of the most interesting characters in Caye Caulker, if not also in the entire country. Let me tell you a little about how I met him. Easter Holiday in [...]
Photo Essay: Simple Fun In Burrell Boom Village
Good food, drinks and the cool breeze of the river bank – that is all that it takes to have an excellent time in Burrell Boom. Burrell Boom is small Belizean Kriol community near Belize City. It received its name after a Scottish logwood and mahoganylumberjack who built a massive log boom in the area [...]
The Maya Mountains, Cute Turtle, Angry Stingray: The Top Belize Photos Of The Week
What does an aerial view of the Maya Mountains, a cute Hawksbill turtle, and an angry Stingray have in common? They all made it to the weekly mashup (February 18 – 25) of the best Belize Instagram photos. All photos are personally taken by the individuals in Belize and if you would like your photos to [...]
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Funny Beliefs And Superstitions Of Belize
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Belize Gets A New Logo! Yay or Nay?
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Kriol, The Lingua Franca of Belize
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I Hate Belize… Belize City To Be More Specific
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La Isla Bonita, My Ambergris Caye
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Why I Had A Great Time At #TBEX
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Belize Tourism Awards 2013
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The Best Of Central America
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Meeting “Mommy” Janice, A Local Bush Medicine Healer
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Maya Creation Myth
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