russpinkes
American expat in Belize
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About me
American
Registration: 01 June 2025
My expat journey
Belize
USA
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Zinc Housing Construction by windsortm
A number of Mennonite builders are now offering zinc homes instead of wood. How do these stack up structurally? What is their hurricane resistance compared to wood?
Sorry if you thought I was rude Read More
Zinc Housing Construction by windsortm
A number of Mennonite builders are now offering zinc homes instead of wood. How do these stack up structurally? What is their hurricane resistance compared to wood?
@windsortm Nothing will stand up to hurricane winds if there strong enough Read More
Zinc Housing Construction by windsortm
A number of Mennonite builders are now offering zinc homes instead of wood. How do these stack up structurally? What is their hurricane resistance compared to wood?
It sounds like you should stay away from the beach Every house in placencia has a metal roof and they haven’t blew off yet Read More
Smell of the sargassum
If you are considering the move to Belize you might want to consider coming when the sargassum is really bad so you can decide if this is the place for you cause they are not taking any steps towards preventing it washing up on shore and the gas ... Read More
New to this forum want to retire in Belize by Jaydomingo
Hello, my husband is Belizean and we want to retire in Belize.
Maybe you could shot me some ideas or recipes I eat a lot of local foods and cook a lot at home Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Belize by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Belize? How do you go about meeting people ...
Come on down I’m in placencia village if you want to visit Read More
New to this forum want to retire in Belize by Jaydomingo
Hello, my husband is Belizean and we want to retire in Belize.
Come on down and live awhile here Read More
New to this forum want to retire in Belize by Jaydomingo
Hello, my husband is Belizean and we want to retire in Belize.
Cost of living in placencia village is very high food will brake your bank account Ive been living here for 7 months and about ready to leave it’s rediculus Read More
Introducing myself and considering moving to Belize by Mary439
Hi everyone,My name is Mary, and I’m new here. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a few very practical questions about Belize.I’m currently living in Argentina, waiting for a residency decision that should be known within the next ...
Do you live in Belize yourself Read More
Find a German Shepard, Doberman or Weimaraner puppy in Belize. by spiceboy
Good afternoon.Anyone know if it is possible to find a German Shepard, Doberman or Weimaraner puppy in Belize?
How about a pit bull they seem popular Read More
Recommendations for areas to live for retirees by kelley21063
Hi All,My wife and I are selling out and moving to Belize. I've read that there is a large expat community down there. I'd like to ask for some recommendations for areas to live. Both of us are retired and are looking for a laid back community. We ...
Well did you and your wife make it to Belize and if so where did you look I’m in placencia where it’s perfect Read More
Cost of living in Belize in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Belize, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Belize or already living ...
Very well said Read More
Introducing myself and considering moving to Belize by Mary439
Hi everyone,My name is Mary, and I’m new here. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a few very practical questions about Belize.I’m currently living in Argentina, waiting for a residency decision that should be known within the next ...
Well you just come and make yourself feel at home I love it it keep in touch Read More
Introducing myself and considering moving to Belize by Mary439
Hi everyone,My name is Mary, and I’m new here. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a few very practical questions about Belize.I’m currently living in Argentina, waiting for a residency decision that should be known within the next ...
@Mary439 Welcome Mary I’m Russ and I’m living in placencia Belize I moved from the us to Belize 2 months ago and I am loving it here the visa extension is very easy and I think the cost of living here is 50 % lower than the us Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't 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 your ...
It is going great I’m so so happy to finally be home Read More