Marie Lund (Minerva909)
@BasiaAlm
Polish expat in the USA
Forum posts
26
About me
Polish
Lives in Atlanta, GA
Speaks English, German, Polish, Swedish, some Russian, Spanish, French. I also learned a lot of Latin at school, but of course it is not a language one speaks, it is a language one - at most - boast knowing ;-)
Registration: 02 October 2011
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays? by BasiaAlm
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ...
A quick update. I have found that I can travel from Belize borders to lake Atitlan in a semi-private van (with all my luggage and my two cats) for a little over $200. I also decide to spend April at Lake Izabal in the hot and humid part of Guate ... Read More
Relocating to Belize from Canada by Klassic043
Hi all, I too am considering a move to Belize, and could use any and all help to find information to make my decision. I too have dogs, and am curious about vets, pet foods available etc. We are also planning on driving down, when we come. ...
For frequently updated info about driving through Mexico check the largest ? Mexico forum Mexconnect.com. Read More
Belize, Ecuador, or Panama聴Questions about Belize by Nancyc
We are looking for REAL information about the possibility of retiring in Belize. We now live in the USA just outside a town of 25,000 people, counting part of the university population. Very livable, quiet, and nice, and surrounded by mountains. We ...
Uff, it is difficult to answer all of your questions, so I can try to answer some, perhaps crucial. I am afraid that NOWHERE in central America ANY beach places would have what you call "acceptable" climate. Basically all beach places here are ... Read More
Looking for an answer by dragon1956
Hello, I'm new here and I have a question, but first let me tell you a thing or two of my situation, first I have work most of my life being paid cash so I will only be getting about $750.00 USD a month from Social Security Insurance, my question is ...
On such a small budget I would not recommend Belize where prices - for various reasons - are very inflated. You might want to try Guatemala instead or Equador. just not a turisty/expaty area, I am afraid. Read More
How to get around
Yes, of course you can drive. Belize is a small country. Just know that rented cars, like most cars in Belize are not overly reliable, roads are poor and often muddy. one of the option would be to take a local small plane. There are two companies: ... Read More
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays? by BasiaAlm
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ...
A topic nobody prefers to talk about? Is the situation THAT bad??? Read More
cell phones in Belize? by BasiaAlm
What kind of cell phone use would you recommend for a 6 month's stay in Belize? I make most calls from the office there, but need a cell phone to call office or a taxi or something like that. Last year I was using my US cell phone (Verizon, but ...
Thanks, Surendrak, sounds like an excellent idea! Read More
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays?
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ... Read More
cell phones in Belize? by BasiaAlm
What kind of cell phone use would you recommend for a 6 month's stay in Belize? I make most calls from the office there, but need a cell phone to call office or a taxi or something like that. Last year I was using my US cell phone (Verizon, but ...
1. Do you know if Belize would support an American phone (Verizon LG - :)) and then just purchase a Belize SIM card?Lori I was using that very phone last year in Belize. Worked fine after about 24 hours. Read More
Driving into Belize from US by zorba
Does anyone have any recent experience with driving into Belize through Mexico? I hope to bring my car with all my possessions across in the next few months. Don't qualify for QRP, and don't have a lot of money.
Eric, I do not have a habit of insulting anybody, but this post of your brings to mind just two thoughts: " a bully" and " a baboon" (sorry baboons) The value of people does not lie in how much they have/make or not have/make... while boasting of a ... Read More
cell phones in Belize? by BasiaAlm
What kind of cell phone use would you recommend for a 6 month's stay in Belize? I make most calls from the office there, but need a cell phone to call office or a taxi or something like that. Last year I was using my US cell phone (Verizon, but ...
Robbinn, some cell phones (three band? I am not technical, I just use communications technology like I use meds or a car - basically without knowing what's inside... motor? alternator? carburetor? who cares as long as it does what I need it to do! ... Read More
cell phones in Belize? by BasiaAlm
What kind of cell phone use would you recommend for a 6 month's stay in Belize? I make most calls from the office there, but need a cell phone to call office or a taxi or something like that. Last year I was using my US cell phone (Verizon, but ...
Thanks, Wealthships for the advice. Unfortunately I won't have time to go to any store in Belize City upon arrival, as I will be making a direct connection to fly to Punta Gorda, as I shall have my "Puertorican twins" with me (a pair of cats, small, ... Read More
cell phones in Belize?
What kind of cell phone use would you recommend for a 6 month's stay in Belize? I make most calls from the office there, but need a cell phone to call office or a taxi or something like that. Last year I was using my US cell phone (Verizon, but ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Belize by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Belize? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Belize? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
O, dear! Thanks for the warning. Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Belize by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Belize? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Belize? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
Thanks Emily, I was just going to get on with researching it, as I should be in Belize in three weeks. We have all the vaccinations ready, thanks heavens. So BAHA forms (for 2 pets I believe two forms are needed) and a last vet checkup and we are ... Read More
Jungle Resort new owner wanted by tonymarsico
If anyone ever dreamed of running a beautiful 50 acre resort with waterfalls, great trails in a national forest of Belize. I am trying to help my friend try to find someone to take over her resort . The price is $600K (less for cash) but she is ...
Ah, another somewhat "under the belt" stipulation... this time about "feeling threatened". LOL. I might enjoy talking to you, Wealthship, so I am looking forward to attending one of the expat meetings in San Ignacio. Read More
Jungle Resort new owner wanted by tonymarsico
If anyone ever dreamed of running a beautiful 50 acre resort with waterfalls, great trails in a national forest of Belize. I am trying to help my friend try to find someone to take over her resort . The price is $600K (less for cash) but she is ...
I did not call HIM suspicious, I called the DEAL suspicious.... or at best iffy... Granted, English is - chronologically - my fourth language, but my lawyer's etc. training usually makes me sensitive to nuances of meanings. ... and if I weren't ... Read More
Jungle Resort new owner wanted by tonymarsico
If anyone ever dreamed of running a beautiful 50 acre resort with waterfalls, great trails in a national forest of Belize. I am trying to help my friend try to find someone to take over her resort . The price is $600K (less for cash) but she is ...
I did not question Tony's honesty - just the owners expectations. A potential of loosing $75 000 trying to reestablish an abandoned business ... with a worldwide recession looming - just did not seem like a wonderful opportunity to me. But, of ... Read More
Jungle Resort new owner wanted by tonymarsico
If anyone ever dreamed of running a beautiful 50 acre resort with waterfalls, great trails in a national forest of Belize. I am trying to help my friend try to find someone to take over her resort . The price is $600K (less for cash) but she is ...
Yes, Wealthship, you might be right. But selling in a depressing market after a business has been closed for a year and needs reestablishing (= has zero goodwill at best, and might have a negative goodwill) sound suspicious to me. But there shall ... Read More
Public transportation in Puerto Rico by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Puerto Rico ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Maria is probably right about trains in San Juan. I never tried them. I was talking about a situation everywhere else on the island. I traveled to San Juan both from the west coast and south coast, but only occassionally, so no experience with daily ... Read More
Public transportation in Puerto Rico by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Puerto Rico ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Public transportation in PR is virtually nonexistent, so it is best to stop dreaming and budget for a second hand car - which are plentiful, and the best prices - though higher in the USA - are in the late spring and at the beginning of summer when ... Read More
Jungle Resort new owner wanted by tonymarsico
If anyone ever dreamed of running a beautiful 50 acre resort with waterfalls, great trails in a national forest of Belize. I am trying to help my friend try to find someone to take over her resort . The price is $600K (less for cash) but she is ...
I wonder, if it is such a great investment, why doesn't she keep the ownership and let someone manage it for her? People rarely - if ever - sell hens who bear golden eggs. Read More
Driving into Belize from US by zorba
Does anyone have any recent experience with driving into Belize through Mexico? I hope to bring my car with all my possessions across in the next few months. Don't qualify for QRP, and don't have a lot of money.
As far as the first part of your question - driving through Mexico - check with Mexconnect, a site for expats in Mexico. Lot's of experienced travelers to Yucatan there (I presume you want to go through Chetumal). Travel from Tamaulipas seems to be ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Belize by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Belize? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Belize? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
I do not know that yet about Belize, but I traveled with my cats to Europe (needed pet passport for each with special ISO regulated chip! and to a few european countries even more that that) and to Puerto Rico (needed only a vet statement what all ... Read More