Alida S.
@blackpurl
American expat in Belize
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39
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About me
American
Lives in Belmopan
Speaks English, Russian
Registration: 21 May 2005
Internet providers and Costs in Belize by dsscott
Wondering what the costs of initial access and ongoing subscription are for internet in Belize - also are there choices in carriers? Is there a difference in service and in prices? Things to be wary of? Thanks, dsscott
I live in the capital city of Belmopan and I paid a $500 BZD deposit and was told it would be refundable in two years. I don't use a home phone but have to pay for the line to have the internet which makes my payments $168.7 5BZD a month with taxes ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
we were in Russia for five years and we are a mixed race couple. We just moved to Belize and no one seems to care that we are a biracial pair. I am looking forward to getting to know people here in the city. So far I have only met the wife of ... Read More
Living in Belize by Carolyn1
Since there are no posts on the Belize forum, I have to think I may be the only one registered from Belize. We have lots of ex-pats living here, so surely some one else will sign up.
We have been living in Krasnodar, Russia. but my husband just found out that his work visa will not be renewed. We are currently considering a move to Belmopan, Belize. Read More
Do and don't in Russia by expat.com
Are you living in Russia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Russia? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Russia?[/b] Thanks!
Do learn as much as you can about the culture and learn some phrases before coming. If you are polite and friendly you will be treated that way in return. At least that has been my experience and I have lived here for 4 years now! Read More
Living in Russia
I think it is vital to learn not just the language but also learn about the culture... we have been here for 4 years now and I love it!! Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
I am an African American from California living in Krasnodar, Russia. I have not experienced racism here. What I do get is lots of staring!! Especially from children. Sometimes I wonder if I have something in my nose, if my zipper is undone or ... Read More
Expat hobbies by Julien
Hi everybody, What's your favourite hobby (appart from blogging ;))? Is there any kind of "local hobby" where you are? Well my favourite hobby (computers) is not very original, but I can say I like the petanque, you know that game we practise in ...
I just do some tradtional stuff... knitting crocheting reading ...boring, I know! Read More