Sam Glionna
@sglionna
American expat in Belize
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Lives in Cayo
Registration: 15 August 2012
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Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
Excellent observation KARENJOE. As a resident of Belize for the last nine years I totally agree. You are right on with every point you made. Read More
Re: Breaking Belize News ( NOT Good News) by BunnieMarie
My husband and I were seriously thinking of moving to Belize until we read about all the corruption which involves politicians, police etc. When the very people that are there to protect us have fingers pointed at them as being corrupt and involved ...
After living here seven years, it always makes me laugh when I read comments from Americans about Belize corruption. Is no one paying attention to the corrupt scum running the U.S.? Think it's gonna get better with the next election? Look ... Read More
Crime in Belize by suspend6
Hi All, I guess it is a common practice to sugar-coat all the material promoting the benefits of living in a certain place. But Google also revealed some ugly crime stories and statistics. What are the experiences of those who have made the move, ...
I always have to laugh when friends tell me about the corruption in Belize. The only real difference I have noticed in the six years I have lived here is that it takes a LOT more "grease" to get things done in the states. Of course, you ... Read More
Crime in Belize by suspend6
Hi All, I guess it is a common practice to sugar-coat all the material promoting the benefits of living in a certain place. But Google also revealed some ugly crime stories and statistics. What are the experiences of those who have made the move, ...
I agree Jacott, and we've been here six years. If you are going to move here learn the culture and how to live within it. Most of the problems are related to who you associate with or befriend. Read More
Wanting to retire to Belize, need information please. by Artena
I am retired in Canada and need information for moving to Belize. Do I have enough to move there and live? Are there places to move and rent year round that are not "vacation" priced? Is it really do able on what I have coming in? Artena
Yes, as kids we used to call that kind of petty crime "borrowing on a no-return basis". Unfortunately, it is part of the Belizean culture. Over time you learn not to temp the locals by making sure everything is very difficult to ... Read More
Wanting to retire to Belize, need information please. by Artena
I am retired in Canada and need information for moving to Belize. Do I have enough to move there and live? Are there places to move and rent year round that are not "vacation" priced? Is it really do able on what I have coming in? Artena
I don't understand. My wife and I have lived here in San Ignacio for six years without any crime problems. My old home town of Chicago had more murders over the 4th of July weekend than all of Belize has in a year. Read More
Conch Shell Inn by NYGuy
Hello everyone, I am a 57 year old male currently living in New York. I am thinking about a move to Belize within the next 1.5 - 2 years. I have never been to Belize, but based on my research I think Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker or Corozal Town ...
After our first visit we came back for a month. We decided on San Ignacio for several reasons. Even though Belize is small it varies greatly from place to place. Do not make a decision until you've checked out Corozol in the north and ... Read More
What do you like the most in Belize? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Belize? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Belize and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Without a doubt, we were attracted to the freedom and lack of government intrusion here. Unfortunately, U.S. influence can be found pushing its ugly nose into every nook and cranny of Belize's laid back, uncontrolled life style. If the Belizean ... Read More
moving to Belize and curious by mimiapa
Hello member. I would like to move to Belize,and would like to know the best and less expensive place to live and job opportunities for foreigners. And I was wondering if it requires s visa for a Tanzanian.I read on the internet that it ...
Don't come to Belize expecting to find a job. Getting work permits are extremely difficult unless you are in a specialized field that no local can fill. If you get permanent residency you can get a job but the average pay here is $40 per day ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Belize by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Belize. What recommendations would you ...
1. Learn from people who have already been here a while, There are as many challenges here as there were wherever you came from...they are just different..Get involved with a church group or civic group and build a social network of like-mined ... Read More
Work In Belize by beshany
I am a Board Certified Internal Medicine specialist with much experience in Hospital and Academic Internal Medicine. Discouragement with what is happening in the US and the world, makes Belize seem like a wonderful place to move to and become a ...
There is such a need for good experienced doctors here. PLEASE COME! Contact Diane Stillman R.N. She is a retired hospital administrator from Seattle who has been trying to put a facility together along with the support of the Mennonite community ... Read More
is it just Gossip? by terrific
Last week while in Belmopan seeing our property we were, on a couple of occaisions, told about the new developments and road improvements on the George Price boulevard Starting at the end of the year. All because the American government is putting ...
We have heard from several people that the US military is building a base here. Whether or not that is a good thing for Belize is debatable. Read More
Is Belize city that bad? by Mikebove
Hi Ty for the information from this blog.lm Mike.I'm looking to move to san Pedro or Belize city in October.lm retired and looking for a laid back lifestyle.I want to rent. Is Belize city that bad?I'm from NYC
Dr. Al cracks me up. Of course there is a grain of truth in some of his comments even if they are over the top. Belize is not for everyone. Dr. Al probably fits into that category. We have lived in the Cayo district for five years, love it and ... Read More
Building in belize by smitty091101
Can anyone give me an idea as to how well a water cistern will work. Also about size and quanity for a typical 3-2 home probably a mennonite built home. How is the best way to install a cistern too. Thanks for your help.
We have both above ground and below ground systems for our small resort as backups. The dry season is always an issue unless you have an extremely large capacity system. Be careful who you use to build it. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. Much, much less government interference 2. Easy, laid back lifestyle 3. Incredible reefs, ocean, caves and mountains 4. English speaking and friendly 5. Much more freedom than the U.S. Read More