ska8er47499
American expat in Belize
Forum posts
38
About me
American
Lives in Belize City, Belize
Speaks English, hindi
Registration: 05 December 2017
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
welcome look for cayo, we are in spanish lookout. solar, rain water, off grid Read More
Driving from Canada to Belize with a trailer of belongings by bmcraig
I am thinking of driving to Belize from Alberta this summer with a small trailer of the last of our personal belongings. While researching on-line I keep running across sites that say I have to cross Mexico as a "transmigrante" and that a ...
when at belize border, do get a broker, and yews you would have to pay in mexico too Read More
Cooking like a local in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Belize. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
you may want to try neem tree too, i used in india from brushing teeth to drinking juice Read More
Cooking like a local in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Belize. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
i have the tree at my home Read More
Cooking like a local in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Belize. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Green coconut can be easily opened. use a kitchen knife. for local cuisines, i can only find rice and beans, beans and rice. fortunately i brought a pressure cooker for beans and now it takes 25 minutes for the beans to be cooked. the only question ... Read More
New kid in the neighborhood by Ioakiman
Hello to everyone 🌹 My name is Anastasia, I'm Greek,58, divorced, no kids,cats ,dogs. I'm planning to relocate to Belize and start a new life and business there. During the last three months,I did a lot of research on the internet ...
Of all the businesses I thought and planned to start here- now i'm sure it won't be a success, because people do not buy. Maybe 10% of the population, be it any secto- hospitality, services, tourism. Chinese stores are a little successful ... Read More
Required used car for sale
Thanks, already checked on that. Only a truck advertisement... Read More
Required used car for sale
Is anyone selling her/his used car? I tried buy and sell in Belize Facebook, but it is full with dealers Read More
Newbie Londoner relocating to Belize '18 by antheas
Hi All I'm a new member to Expat.com and I have to say... in the few days I have been reading blogs, posts, forums on this site I have learnt so much already about Belize... so thank you Expat.com. I'm from London England, I'm married ...
We did think of the international insurance but we are family of 6, so it was very expensive. We have a 6, 8, 11 year old with us. Read More
Ship suv to Belize from States by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know how to ship a car from States to Belize and what would be the cost? I heard it is 78% of the cost of the car if it is V8 engine?
You mean to say enter as a tourist and later if one wishes they can stay longer? Someone said they paid BZD 1500 for their truck Read More
Newbie Londoner relocating to Belize '18 by antheas
Hi All I'm a new member to Expat.com and I have to say... in the few days I have been reading blogs, posts, forums on this site I have learnt so much already about Belize... so thank you Expat.com. I'm from London England, I'm married ...
I have seen no healthcare here. Only international healthcare that has to be renewed quarterly. Approx. 600 usd. I have seen people taking precautions and avoiding harsh sun, healthy eating, going back to states for major surgeries. Hospital ... Read More
Ship suv to Belize from States by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know how to ship a car from States to Belize and what would be the cost? I heard it is 78% of the cost of the car if it is V8 engine?
But I'd like to ask this- I have seen many travelers who are on a world tour- do they also pay the same amount? I'd doubt that Lately I saw a RV from Germany, similar to a military truck in Belize City, USD 300,000 worth. I do not think ... Read More
Ship suv to Belize from States by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know how to ship a car from States to Belize and what would be the cost? I heard it is 78% of the cost of the car if it is V8 engine?
Thanks, Does that mean if I bought 8 cylinder car in USA 10 year ago for 50K, and to bring that car here I will pay $32625?! Read More
Ship suv to Belize from States
Hi, Does anyone know how to ship a car from States to Belize and what would be the cost? I heard it is 78% of the cost of the car if it is V8 engine? Read More
Belize and children. by lcaldwell1622
My husband and I are looking to leave the US in the next 5 years. We have at 2.5 yr old daughter. We are curious about experiences in Belize with kids or any other South American countries. Thanks so much! I am thrilled to know such a ...
Absolutely correct, I'm still trying to find any good school in Belize city. 4 months now... Read More
Belize and children. by lcaldwell1622
My husband and I are looking to leave the US in the next 5 years. We have at 2.5 yr old daughter. We are curious about experiences in Belize with kids or any other South American countries. Thanks so much! I am thrilled to know such a ...
In Belize, the intake in schools usually begin in September and end in June Read More
Documents required for owner financing by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know what documents/papers are required if I wish to buy land/home with owner financing? Many thanks!
very likely, because i could get the marriage license Read More
Documents required for owner financing by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know what documents/papers are required if I wish to buy land/home with owner financing? Many thanks!
I never saw any level of Justice of peace. I got married here too and there was nothing mentioned like levels... Read More
Documents required for owner financing by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know what documents/papers are required if I wish to buy land/home with owner financing? Many thanks!
thanks for all the valuable information. is the justice of peace signed and stamped valid in states? Read More
Documents required for owner financing by ska8er47499
Hi, Does anyone know what documents/papers are required if I wish to buy land/home with owner financing? Many thanks!
Area around Spanish lookout, Belize. The owner said that they will supply with a contract, signed by a justice of peace. Is this sufficient? Read More
Documents required for owner financing
Hi, Does anyone know what documents/papers are required if I wish to buy land/home with owner financing? Many thanks! Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Ann, Did you get your car shipped to Belize? Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
you need to be very careful with the title issues. Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
Thanks, any information from the labor department is a pain here. thinking to start in spanish lookout Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
Not a joke, just the reality. All the areas in Belize are more or less the same in terms of fruits/vegetables. The point is- fruits/vegetables imported from USA/Mexico or grown in Belize, the price is same. Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
yeah rightly said. not much things to do here, hard to imagine how people survive here. people just want to eat meat here, hardly any fruits/vegetables. since you are already farming, could you please tell me how do i need to apply for farming at ... Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
Correct, if not Christian one can't buy land. Only choice outskirts of spanish lookout area. Talked to an agent and he said 80 K USD for an acre, I know the price is way too much inflated and also the title of the land will take years to ... Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
We were in India, and bought almost every fruit for 1 USD. Cheapest in the world. Spent 3 decades there and then to Tennessee. In Belize, if you go to any supermarket, the prices are tripled as compared to the fruit market n Belize. Bananas- ... Read More
Farming in belize by ska8er47499
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks!
thanks for the response. we are looking forward to farming in spanish lookout area. Read More
thoughts on moving to belize from the states with small chidren by Mandee24
My husband and I are thinking about moving our family to Belize...we have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. We are looking at settling down around placencia, corozal, caye, cayo district..???? I am a teacher in the US and would like to continue ...
Hi, Did you move to Belize? Read More
Farming in belize
Hi, We are thinking to start farming in Belize. Does anyone know how to get started, is there minimum size of land required or any information would be helpful. Many thanks! Read More
Bank Account requirements by Mr. Aboki
Billdoesbelize saw your video on requirements for a Bank account. I can get two bank references with no issues. But where I have been living for the past five years, the utility is included in the rent .... any ideas how I can navigate around ...
Hi, We have been struggling to open a bank account, in fact gave up. None of the bank can and will open a bank account unless one has PR/ Work permit. The only account they can open is USD international account and it solves no purpose. Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, It is very difficult to survive in this country if you are vegan- everybody eats meat. We are in Belize city and were also in San Ignacio. We are family of 4, vegan, rather fruitarian. Fruits here are very expensive Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, We are a family of four and came to Belize 4 months ago to Belize City. We were also in Cayo and like Spanish Lookout area. We are vegan and my wife and kids are fruitarian. So, living here in Belize is expensive. We are trying to get our PRs Read More