canoe-mom
American looking for information about Belize
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Lives in Mobile,Al
Registration: 24 June 2013
Drugs! by chefpeppers
Hope this got some attention. Anyway, don't want to get in the weeds with this. I take prescription meds and over the counter vitamin supplements. How picky is customs? Should they all be in original bottles or will a daily reminder pill case be ...
I usually travel with my prescription and non prescription meds I'm their original containers. The prescription medicine will have all of the necessary info so that would save a lot of explaining if the occasion arose. With that being said, I've ... Read More
Moving to Dangriga or placencia or Corozal by sharonarfmann
I am a NJ/NY plumber I have 20 years experience in all phases of plumbing, as well as experienced in building. I am also now working as a union stagehand in NYC. I want to start my own business in Belieze and get a permit immediately as we have some ...
Well said Hawk! Its suddenly feeling like a do-gooder club. Read More
Moving to Dangriga or placencia or Corozal by sharonarfmann
I am a NJ/NY plumber I have 20 years experience in all phases of plumbing, as well as experienced in building. I am also now working as a union stagehand in NYC. I want to start my own business in Belieze and get a permit immediately as we have some ...
So who pissed in your Belize breakfast beach cat? I was simply says that these work laws aren't written in stone. They are a general rule that changes according to person and situation. Talk to expat business owners....dont take my word for it. Read More
Moving to Belize, in search of simplicity by teamheisler
Hello! After much discussion about the ongoing degradation of quality of life here in the states, my wife and I have decided to come visit Belize in hopes of moving there ASAP. We have done about as much research as we can online without actually ...
That's pretty funny. Ya have to remember that they are still the same nosey Americans and Canadians. Just because they make a change in geography some habits are hard to leave behind! With that being said, I'm overly sarcastic sometimes (all in ... Read More
school in corozal
I would like to know more about schooling as well, but I might try posting in another area that gets more traffic. The everyday living or lifestyle ( cant remember what its called ) section of this forum usually gets good replays. Read More
Moving to Dangriga or placencia or Corozal by sharonarfmann
I am a NJ/NY plumber I have 20 years experience in all phases of plumbing, as well as experienced in building. I am also now working as a union stagehand in NYC. I want to start my own business in Belieze and get a permit immediately as we have some ...
There are some restaurant owners in Placencia who have been there less than a year and already own a business and work it well. Apparently there are some twist and bends to the work permit rule. Although I don't live there yet, I would not be ... Read More
driving to Belize by jim jones
I've given this much thought. I want to drive to Belize from N.J. After retiring next year I plan to hook up a u-haul to my H3 and take 1 or 2 months to make the journey. My son, a 10 year old trooper will accompany me. I was a peace corps ...
Wow! That sounds like a great adventure! There are some very helpful expats on here that can share their experiences. Read More
home brew in Belize? by canoe-mom
Here in the states, craft beers and home brewing have become a great hobby and sometimes even opened up into new brands available on local markets. Its obvious that Belikin has a monopoly on the beer there but has anyone heard of any home brew ...
Thanks for the info! I'll definitely get by there to get some of that. Home brewing has just recently be came legal here, up to a certain volume, so its always a good idea to feel out how things work in other places. Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
Ha! I'm navigationally challenged so I always expect to get lost! Mexico might not be the place for that though. I have heard of convoy like groups of people that travel together across the country. Have you heard of this and would that be a ... Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
Hawk, how long was your drive? Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
Well I realized I'd saved this blog in my bookmarks, so here is the link http://achowinbelize.blogspot.com Its a couple years old but gives some interesting info in their drive down as well as shipping their household things in a container. Their ... Read More
Safety driving to Belize thru Mexico by dodgerday
How safe is it to drive from Brownsville, TX to Chetemal, Mex?
I haven't made this drive yet, so I'd like to hear more as well! I have been reading some of the blogs on this site and although I can't recall who it is right now, one of them gave day by day accounts of their drive down. When I run across it ... Read More
home brew in Belize? by canoe-mom
Here in the states, craft beers and home brewing have become a great hobby and sometimes even opened up into new brands available on local markets. Its obvious that Belikin has a monopoly on the beer there but has anyone heard of any home brew ...
Kinda jumping the gun here Canadian, but I can assure you my intentions are not to snatch the recluses out of their sea side shells and expose them to oversized malls or anything else that's offensive. I have been to numerous areas in Belize and ... Read More
home brew in Belize? by canoe-mom
Here in the states, craft beers and home brewing have become a great hobby and sometimes even opened up into new brands available on local markets. Its obvious that Belikin has a monopoly on the beer there but has anyone heard of any home brew ...
Deal! I'll have you sample some speciality Belize brews! Gotta have a guinea pig:). On another note, I am serious about investing some cash to start a business there. any suggestions on what folks would like to have? Read More
home brew in Belize? by canoe-mom
Here in the states, craft beers and home brewing have become a great hobby and sometimes even opened up into new brands available on local markets. Its obvious that Belikin has a monopoly on the beer there but has anyone heard of any home brew ...
I agree. Its not my favorite my any stretch! I'd love to see a bar that offers a couple dozen beer choices on tap. I searching for a business opportunity when we arrive and would like to make this happen, but can't get a grasp on the do ability. Read More
home brew in Belize?
Here in the states, craft beers and home brewing have become a great hobby and sometimes even opened up into new brands available on local markets. Its obvious that Belikin has a monopoly on the beer there but has anyone heard of any home brew ... Read More
Making the move but want some business ideas, please.
My family and I are in the planning stages of our move to Belize. We would like to invest in starting a new business when we arrive to generate income for ourselves as well as employing some locals. My question is....from your point of view, what ... Read More
Working as a lawyer in Belize by Lollard
I just joined this site. I live in Texas, and have been a lawyer for about five years. From what I've read, it's fairly easy to get a law license in Belize, since I have experience in a country with an analogous system of laws. But I'm still ...
I've noticed that even some of the small villages have a Justice of the Peace shingle hanging, so is this a potential opportunity for someone with a law degree and bar credentials? Read More