Save time – save money
In Belmopan, buying groceries takes me half an hour per week, parking is never an issue, we live a 3 minutes drive from our daughter’s school, there are no traffic jams, no smog and the sky is always blue. That leaves us a lot of time to enjoy life. And what’s the best: there is no big brother looking over your shoulder.

Belize has a lot to offer; Maya temples, tropical beaches, excellent snorkeling and diving and wonderful nature. Belize is known for its high biodiversity, with an unimaginable number of animal and plants species. The only thing we do not have here in Belize are malls. So if you’re a shopaholic then Belize is not the place for you. But just think of the money you will save here. No shops = no temptations. I have not bought any shoes, clothes, movie tickets, books, CDs or jewelry for over a year. And do I miss it? Not at all. Would you? If so, you can always slip over the boarder to Chetumal in Mexico to stop the craving. Even that is easy.


From: Susanne in Belmopan, blogging weekly on www.dutchinbelize.blogspot.com


If you’re interested: There's an eBook by Lan Sluder (2006) about Belize that will take you to Belize and help you stay there.
An excerpt:
Belize is a laid back Caribbean country of Central America! It's a favorite of those seeking a calmer lifestyle in close proximity to the wonders of nature. Like an un-planed 2x4 full of splinters, Belize is sturdy, rugged and full of sandfleas, but it also has its share of beautiful islands, adventuresome spirits and rum soaked nights. It's the place we dreamed about as children. A place where we could do what we wanted without being called in to wash up for dinner. It's a place where you need to know how to repair your own car and replace parts of your plumbing with bailing wire and tape. It's also a place where big brother isn't looking over your shoulder and you can set your own building codes or own a flock of chickens. It's a place where you can spend the day fishing without trying to keep up with the Jones's. It's also become one of the hottest expatriate destinations in Latin America. ...it's not for everyone, but it may be for you.