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The Belize Chocolate Company—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

The Belize Chocolate Company—Chronicles of Life in a New Land Many chocolate lovers, such as myself, might not realize that the dessert actually originates in Latin America. Indigenous Indian groups…

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Deep Sea Scuba Diving—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Scuba diving is something I started doing about eight years ago. Mostly because I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid, but also because the allure of an underwater world is…

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South of San Pedro – Chronicles of Life in a New Land

South of San Pedro – Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I pedaled my pretty pink beach cruiser out for a spin around the island. The first thing…

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Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land One thing I find fascinating about living in San Pedro, Belize is the endless opportunity for business and investment-related education. Originally, I…

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Belize or Bust – Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Belize or Bust – Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I’m leaving North Carolina to live in Belize for three months. More specifically, on Belize’s largest atoll, Ambergris…

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Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land No matter the country, folks in almost every beach town across the world look forward to celebrating Sunday Funday.…

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Belizeans are Genuinely Welcoming to Tourists and Tourism

Belizeans are Genuinely Welcoming to Tourists and Tourism Unfortunately, it’s often the case in many developing destinations (even some within the Caribbean) that locals can be less than welcoming to…

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The Belize Real Estate Boom Continues

The Belize Real Estate Boom Continues When I first moved to Belize, almost a year ago, I wrote a short article titled Booming in Belize. It was apparent to me…

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4 Tax-Friendly and Low Cost Places to Retire

4 Tax-Friendly and Low Cost Places to Retire From sunbathing in the beaches of Panama to exploring the dense Belizean rain forests – there may be a number of motivators…

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A Look at Belize’s Banking Compliance in the Wake of the Panama Papers and FATCA

A Look at Belize’s Banking Compliance in the Wake of the Panama Papers and FATCA In 2010, the United States Federal Government passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or…