I did an update to this video months after i got back to the US. A lot of my thoughts have changed. Please check it out! studio.ua-cam.com/users/videoGcoQZf1Lt8c/edit
Wow my experience has definitely been different. When I go to Belize I get healthier because the food is so fresh. I'm not sure why you aren't able to get to the farmer's markets and get fresh food but it's definitely more fresh than it is in the States. You will not find tofu but you will find every manner of fresh fruit and vegetable to cook and eat. I will agree that Punta Gorda is definitely the boondocks.. I live near the center of the country in Cayo and it is the bread basket of the country. If you ever decide to come back look me up. I'm starting a farm.
@@lovegoddess528 Belize It's like going back in time 30 years. Very slow but very natural. If you don't have an extreme diet the food is extremely healthy and fresh.
@@lovegoddess528 please do. It is the best paradise to visit or live if you choose to move. This is there opinion which is definitely in the minority. It is heaven on earth. Fresh fruits, easy going living and reasonable for expats.
Truth! Just came back. Eating quinoa salad, guacamole. Plaintains Etc. Delicious!! Fruit much better than USA. bananas with seeds! I’m saddened by your experience.
I laughed like crazy listening to your video. I actually live right outside PG, been here 18 years now. Of course I am retired from the U.S. military, and have traveled my whole life. Listening to you, well, I see this every day. People from the U.S. usually end up broke and headed back to the U.S. in less than a year…most never make it two. No..we don’t connect up with new people..they come and go so fast, it’s a waste of time. You are right, lots of crazy people in this part of the world…but that’s what makes life here the best..WE MIGHT BE CRAZY, BUT AMERICANS ARE TOTAL NUT CASES! Yes..I am an American. Entitled people do not stand a chance. You want your SPECIAL FOOD…while people here are just happy to HAVE FOOD. You saw the schools, the hospital, the cost of gas. It’s a hard place to be. If you want something done right here like your cabinets..you have to do it yourself. You have been trained to call the plumber, the electrician, etc. You come here, better know how to wire a house, fix electrical problems, repair and install your own plumbing. Why? Most people don’t have power or running water. You wasted a lot of time bitching about cabinets you could have just gone to any of five hardware stores in PG, purchased a few screws and fixed the problem yourself. The people who can adapt, overcome, and take care of themselves do fine. It’s the people who depend on others to get there hands dirty that go home. Truthfully, the moment I saw you…and I did see you in PG, I figured you were just visiting…one look told me you would never make it in PG. Don’t feel bad…you could not pay me to live in PG. Don’t feel bad, you have 5 kids, this is no place for them. They need better educations, and a safer environment. At least you tried, and you were smart enough to leave. I see so many expats who should have left long before they did. They go home broke and usually have drank themselves to death. Good luck on you next adventure, and please keep telling Americans to stay away from Belize….I came here to get away from them. Raven
I think you should stay home and go on vacations because you were ill prepared it would have been a miracle for it to work out. How could you move an entire family somewhere you had never been??? Travel first than decide where you want to go back to live. Research is you best friend. Some parts are more remote than others. I wish your family luck in finding a new home.
thank you for your comment...we kind of live on the seat of our pants...I don't think any one is fully prepared for anything...but we do believe in stepping out and venturing the world...every experience won't be A1 in every way...
We are on Ambergris Caye. We came to Belize in 2020 to purchase a vacation rental property. We planned to go back and forth from our home country and the island and "manage" our project. We found that you can trust NO ONE in Belize...including the expats. Everyone has an angle or wants a hand out...the lack of skilled professionals is astounding! To protect our investment we HAVE to stay until we sell, period. In our experience the cons of Belize living completely out weighs the benefits. Your video is completely truthful and NOT exaggerated...the expense of EVERYTHING, the lack of skill (progressiveness), the corruption, the unnecessary bureaucracy...it's a very tough country to move to and to navigate and do business in. I DO believe it is a fascinating and exotic country to visit and worth the expense to do so at least once.
Wow 😮 I’m so sorry this has been your experience. I do agree it is beautiful and fascinating however it can be difficult to navigate especially when there’s money and investments involved.
Sorry you had bad experiences in Belize. Your note about trust no one is false, you just need to do your homework and be willing to pay a fair price for service... As far as lack of skilled people is true to an extent but not entirely. Same as before, do your homework. This is just blanket covering an entire nation because of a few bad people. There are LOTS of honest and skilled people in Belize. I do agree on the corruption aspect, it mainly stems from Govt practices, trickle down corruption, that being said, there are honest people, you just need to do your homework and pay fair wages. Just like every other country in the world.
I was born and raised in Michigan, and I've been in Punta Gorda for almost six years now. I'm not vegan. I'm more keto than anything, but a person can be vegan here just by going to the market because there is such a selection of different fruits and vegetables. There is a store here in PG call Quality Market and it has air conditioning in it. I can't call this place third world because each year Punta Gorda is changing and coming out of third world status. When I first arrived here, it did not take long to get internet about one to three days. The Internet was coming out of Saint Charles Inn around that time. And around that time, there were beautiful friendly people who helped us get started here. Yes, I ran into some people who thought we were rich, but I had to let them know that a lot of people from the USA are not rich. It's like some kind of stereotype for all Americans here, but other than that, living here is wonderful because you are living in a tropical paradise. There is so much more to Punta Gorda, one has to be willing to live in a place that is below what one is use to in the states. I use natural ingredients to fight bugs here and those bugs don't like me because I tell them they are trespassing in my turf, and I battle them and I always win! peace
Lol Chile I’m glad your winning against the bugs…! It didn’t take long to get internet where we were staying right outside of pg. it took 21 days to get internet in independence. Long story…
Sounds like you guys didn't do your due diligence before moving your family down there. Nonetheless I appreciate you recounting your experience. It's helpful for others thinking of moving. I personally am more interested in moving to an area where American expats live, closer to the tourist areas. It might be more expensive but there's a better chance of getting the internet and other amenities we would look for.
and that's really what its about... sharing your personal experience as a way of providing insight to others and giving information to help them access if this is the right. move or not...we thank you for your input!
It's so sad you guys went through this 😅, and yes you picked the most remote place to settle, even locals don't like going there. If this info helps anyone out there, what's an ideal option for D. Nomads who are not sure yet if they want residency is Corozal, as it's closer to the Mexican border, hence before the 30 days are up, you plan a trip with family and friends go over the Mexican side, you Still pay an exit tax, but that's usually "negotiable" far less than the $100usd pp. Once in mexico stock up on groceries as they have Walmart, sams club etc.... then come back and reset your time here. A trip to the border and closest city is about 40 minutes. Although I must say this Corozal is also a small town, better than punta gorda but ideal places to live that have better services are: san pedro, orange walk, belize city, belmopan city, San Ignacio. Maybe this info helps someone else and of course do your own research 🙏 information changes all the time. Also the trick with the border many people do this in mexico as well they live in mexico and come to belize for a weekend just to reset thier time and go back to avoid taxes in mexico. 🍻
How I wish we had all of this valuable advice when we were there!!!! You all have been telling us about BC, San Ignacio, Cayo district and San Pedro sooo you know we gotta visit when we come back!
One thing I learned from living in Belize for 5 years is that the people will smile up in your face only to be plotting how to take what you have! Not all …but many!! Still, I love the country, the cultures and the natural beauty.
You guys went to Belize, and to compound things, you chose to try to “experience Belize” by placing yourselves in Punta Gorda, Toledo. That is like moving from New York City, to Rampart Alaska, and complaining that there was no Saks Fifth Avenue or Tiffany’s. Ludicrous !
Yes we were in PG and now we know better next time. We were advised that this was the perfect place for us and our family from a “trusted friend”. But truthfully, we learned so much that I’m thankful for our every experience (except the bugs lol)
@@BlackHippieCouple Damn, you went to PG?! In my opinion i would say that is the last place i would recommend you to stay in, next time try visiting way more up north, I recommend going to places such as Placencia, San Pedro, and Caye Caulker. According to reasearch it is some of the greatest places in Belize. I know from experience also.
Wow! We’ve been to Belize 3 times over the past 2 years. We visited several different areas to see what was a best fit for us. We’ve met some amazing locals who are like family now. We will be moving there soon!! Best wishes on your journey!!
@@BlackHippieCouple trust me all were not genuine. We sorted through the weeds which took time. I guess being in sales for so long, red flags can be identified quickly.
(from my experience, and in my opinion) If you go into another country thinking of your country and how things are there.. you will definitely be disappointed. In most Caribbean countries you'll find that there are limited resources and the skillset is different, but their education system far surpasses ours... so where we excel, they lack and visa versa in some areas. I lived in Corozal and I thoroughly enjoyed everyday... Wish I was there right now... But everyone has their standards and i respect that....
Belize is a jewel 💎 Not everything gonna go smoothly in life. Hope whoever watches this blog don’t get a bad concept on Belize. I herd a lot of pros and cons about places in the US and most time it’s not as bad as I had thought.
True. Every place has its pros and cons and we can’t be mad at the cons and embrace only the pros. There are tough places in the US for sure but if I live there I’ll tell the truth about it. I think everyone deserves the truth before they step into any situation…
Re food, you need to go the farmers market, there are plenty of fresh foods and veggies there, as per immigration, that's actually a huge plus to pay per month because after 1 year you get granted permanent residency which is a steal compared to the USA fees for a green card.
I am from Belize. Punta Gorda is NOT a town to settle if your looking for what you mentioned. Everybody know that. You should Have went to Belize City. Ya'll friend set you up.
Thank you for telling the truth! We realized this not long after we arrived. We appreciate your objectivity for real…Belize is a beautiful place…its just how we landed that made the difference in our experience. Much love!
😂 why would a family of seven travel to a place you have no idea about, am a born Belizean and have never visit PG, 😂,you need to do your own research, the saying goes( sleep with your own eyes
Listen, when you said they charge you $700.00 a month to stay in that country.... 🙄 I was ready to pack your bags for you. I'm happy for, gettin out of there. 💪🏿🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🌟⭐
I've been living in several different countries in Asia for the last 10 years - I haven't had those experiences. I really appreciate your honesty, many folks gloss over things like power outages, high taxi fares, slow internet, and a general feeling of being ripped off. It takes guts to share the negative.
It does takes guts but I think people sharing their honest experience helps others to make informed decisions. And it could save someone time, money, heartache etc.
I've been here for 3 years..I definitely hear yalls perspective and also see where there was space for growth and better research..I would have never told yall to move to PG to start. Lol Definitely should have started inland....thank u for sharing ur experience.
Hey there, we actually watched some of your videos on living in Belize and loved them… we actually were referred to PG by a person from the states that lives there. Her perspective was completely different than what we experienced upon arrival. Butttt we did learn ALOT and are thankful for our time there. Please keep your videos coming!
I’m from Belize and got family in Punta Gorda but it’s not for tourists, more like Hopkins or Placencia or even Dangriga in the South but tourists mostly go to the islands like San Pedro and Caye Caulker
I really appreciate this video, and you could be even less diplomatic for me lol. Everyone seems to be overly diplomatic in videos regarding what might be wrong in other countries for American expats, but that's not helpful. We need the raw truth. So sorry you wasted so much money, but I really respect you for not questioning your decision to cut your losses and leave, rather than question whether or not you should stick it out. Can't wait to find out where you decide to try next. Best to you and your family. And congrats on the weight loss and healthy changes. Well done!
Thank you for your well wishes! It’s all about exploring and being objective. Positivity always wins but being objective keeps your mind in the right place!
Oh wow, I’m sorry your family’s experience wasn’t the best. I visited several places in Belize in 1 trip before picking a spot. I chose Belmopan. It’s a little bit more quiet but it doesn’t flood, is super safe, has parks, basketball courts, swimming pools, fire station, all business is conducted here in the capital, and public transportation is cheap and constant. I feel like you were getting ripped off with the taxis. A 1 way anywhere in town should be about 2.50usd to 3.00usd. There’s also in town buses that cost about 1.00. As soon as you talk here and they hear that accent the price does go up if you don’t know the real price. Fortunately for me as soon as I landed I met great locals who told me the real prices. I also learned that Belizeans aren’t afraid to argue over prices with eachother and so I do the same lol. Belmopan doesn’t have such a bad bug problem but we also wear tea tree, peppermint, and other bug repellents when rainy season comes. Because I haven’t started a business and travel back n forth to the states I do pay the $100 a month for my children. However, the rent, food, transportation, healthcare, utilities, insurance is so low I think it’s still reasonable until I do. One thing about Belize is there’s a Belizean price and everyone else price. Once you know the real prices for things then you would’ve seen how cheap Belize is. Cars are also cheap to buy here. I’m not a vegetarian so I understand your last point. I believe Belmopan has vegetarian options as I’ve seen them. There’s a lot of Rastas in the Cayo district so Belmopan and San Ignacio would’ve had more options for food. Good luck in your new journey!
We were just in Belmopan about 2 weeks ago! I wish we would have ran into you because the truthfulness and wealth of information would have been sooooo welcomed!!!!! We wish you and your children nothing but the best! Also have you tried the Indian food right across from the bus depot? Absolutely amazing!!!
@@BlackHippieCouple There’s two Indian food spots by the bus depot. We went to one and it was good. People in Belmopan are more reserved but there’s a couple of fun night clubs and chill spots there. Also there’s rivers for outdoor fun. Their bus station gets you everywhere if you want to travel to other locations.
Thanks for this information in my research I’ve been considering corozol area, palencia or ambergris caye. I’ve been seeing a lot of rentals available in your area.
@@Nomadmehappy I wasn’t a fan of Corozal because it’s narco land. Iykyk ….. I chose not to live next to the water because of mosquitoes. San Ignacio is a beautiful place to live as well.
I don't know who this person is that was advising you guys but you guys allowed this person to lead you down the wrong path. It's important to do your research before up and moving. My family is from Belize but I live in the US my husband is from Nigeria. And when I open my mouth in Nigeria they try to overcharge me as well. It's something that just happens around the world when they know you're not from that country they will try to overcharge you. You just have to stand your ground and know how to negotiate, but when people try to overcharge me I won't purchase anything from them I'll go somewhere else. If you allow someone to get over on you no matter what part of the world you're in they're going to. I do eat a lot of vegan food and there is plenty of other options for you besides rice and beans in Belize. A lot of the fruits and vegetables are not sent into Belize. There are actually a lot of farms in Belize that grow crop my family actually has a farm and grow mangoes, pineapples and avocados. When you come to Belize depending on what type of tourist visa you choose to fill out you get a 6 month Visa after that every 30 days you pay $50USD which is 100 Belizean dollars per person. Once you're in Belize for 50 weeks consecutively then you can apply for permanent residence. So I don't know if you guys were going down there to the office and doing your visa for yourself or if you were allowing someone else to do it for you but they were definitely overcharging you by $50 per person. If you go on the website to look and see how much it cost it actually tells you the price. Sometimes you have to do your own research and not just go off of what people tell you. I hope you have better luck and better experiences in your next location stay blessed 💓
I was born at the Belize, But I move to the US at an young age , so I sound like I was born in America. But when I go to belie and they hear my voice , Instantly they toss some ridiculous prices at me . But then I speak creole and tell them I am Belizean . That's when the prices goes back down.
Congrats on the weight lost but it seems like every bad experience was because of a lack of research on your part,too bad there wasn’t a video on the good experiences!!!
no experience is bad its just more lessons learned...it was all location and our diet played a huge factor. thank you so much for your comment! im so glad you ate good and had a great time 🙂
I have never been to Belize but seriously thinking of going so have done tons of research. The food I have seen on other videos say there’s plenty of fresh local produce, sold by the road or markets which is really cheap to buy! Obviously fresh fish and meat, if eaten, is not GMO or hormone treated so much better for you. I think you choose the wrong location. Toledo is not overly touristic, as yet not got the infrastructure or money spent on it as other places in Belize such as placencia, San Pedro, the cayes etc.
Yes you are right about the Toledo district…we did enjoy placencia and looking forward to visiting other parts of the country when we return! Thank you so much for or your input!
Great video guys, I was going to move to Belize but them not having a lot of resources, healthcare or even the nightlife I wanted. DR was set up way better.
The cupboard issue is not a Belizean thing, its a lazy thing. We have had workmen do a similar shoddy workmanship in the UK and they getting paid big money. Even the simple thing of painting, but they will paint the whole screws and not using paint tape. Its hard work trying to explain to people how poor workmanship can just cause further delays.
As an American who lived in Belize and has a Belizean husband and son, there is nothing you said that was wrong here. Not one thing. I'm not vegan but to eat healthy in Belize you gotta do a lot of work, travel on bus, pay more than what you should, make everything from scratch and it takes some time to learn it all. 😂😂😂😂😂 I love Belize but you got this on bullseye. Lotta shiesty ish. A lotta surviving. You made the right move.
Girl! I appreciate your comment. Being vegan in a meat eater type of society can be difficult. Buttt we were told by another vegan that eating for us would be no problem and when we got there we found out they were only vegan when they came to the states. Lbvs 😂
OMG, the last 5min of your video felt like you were talking to me. Prior to returning home to the U.S, I had access to healthier food options, with little to no preservatives and fillers. Since returning home I've been left with fake fruit and vegetables, high carbs, fructose corn syrup / sugar and soy in almost every product. I've gained weight, always feel bloated and the mucus is driving me bunkers. I plan on leaving soon, your video is one of the many being used to help me narrow down a destination to start my nomadic journey. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Yea you have to be so careful especially once you return not to gorge off the surplus of food options available. I have some secrets for bloating and mucus. Just remember location is everything wherever you decide to visit. Thank you so much for your comment! 😊
I appreciate you criticisms about my beautiful country and I hope the government and people are paying attention so we can improve for when you decide to return.
Sorry to hear about your experience, but you were traveling to a poor third world country and should have done more due diligence. The title of your video should be "Five questions to ask about Belize before traveling" 1. What is the cost of visa to enter country and to how much to extend? 2. How is the internet service? Is it reliable? 3. Are there any Walmarts, Home Depot, Starbucks, etc. 4. What are the rental prices of homes? 5. What types of grocery stores and markets are there.. Do they carry the food I'm interested in eating. If those things are important to you, it should have been brought up with the people who invited you. Maybe If you found out that the cost to renew a visa for 7 people would be so high, you might have decided not to even take the trip. I think you and frankly all of us on this chat should do better research before undertaking a trip like this, particularly to a poor country. Belize is not for everyone. You have to know what you want and how you plan to live. Sometimes we have misplaced expectations based on our experiences and then to be shocked when things don't match up. All the best in your future travels.
When it comes to traveling some things you don’t know until you get your feet on the ground. You can research, research research but there are some countries that are in the developing stages and there’s not alot of info available online or the info online may not be up to date. and sometimes the info you do get from a “reliable” source on the ground may be misrepresented based upon how the person that’s giving you the info wants to be perceived by you. There are many factors to consider. Thank you so much for your comment! 😊
But yea, I spent years in the Caribbean. It can get pretty rocky. Super overpriced, untrustworthy folks, dangerous, sketchy it is generally just not a vibe for simple family folks like us. Sorry ya'll went through it but I have been there.
Awww thank you so much! Can you believe I now make the best rice and beans 🫘? Even tho we are back in the states my children still request it once a week.
I feel your channel and respect everything you said but me going to Punta Gorda is me moving from Manhattan NYC to South Dakota. I live in New York now and bought some land recently In San Pedro. I’m also a vegan that has a digital business. I would definitely recommend Caye Caulker and San Pedro. Yes, it’s a little more expensive but it definitely checks off everything you need in regards to food lifestyle, internet infrastructure etc. Dope content keep it up 🇧🇿🇧🇿
Thank you so much! We don’t mind it costing more if we have the amenities we need to be able to work ie reliable internet and electricity. We’d love to return and have a better experience!
Liked u guys before, but a third world country is for people trying to get away from all the technology in the US, so no data should not be a concern, if you guys moved there for the right reasons you would find joy, so go back to your first videos and reflect
All do respect… Who are you to assess what’s right or wrong when moving to a Third World country? Not everybody is trying to escape technology… Matter of fact, the most forward thinking people are down there currently as we speak building and developing. The is no way to escape technology because it’s not going anywhere no time soon… I’ll address this comment in my next video.
people in third world countries want technology to develop. if you pay attention, countries with the best technology produce the best natural and healthy food. also who produce their organic food use aborted. WILL YOU GO AND SHOVEL THE GROUND SO THE FOOD IS NATURAL, NOT MOLESTED BY TECHNOLOCY?
@@BlackHippieCouple sorry for your experience here, the person advising you wasnt doing a good job. The reason why he/ she probably pick PG was due to the low cost of living and laid back vybe. The rent market alone you can get a 3 bedroom house with yard to rent probably 500bz a month or buy it probably somewhere around 20k 500bz would only get you a room in Belize city or a small piece of land some where outside of the city. Economically speaking PG is the last place you would go to build a business the pollution is small and mostly everyone leaves unless they are in a government office or some private business that makes money. I would told you guys to decide in pg if you were like a elderly couple retired and not looking to really invest and build but you jst looking for a place to finish your older years... but for you guys I would have told you to to try Belmopan, Belize city, placencia or the cayes.
Have you considered Mexico? Very economical: housing, food, transportation, plenty vegan restaurants, walkable, big stores; Walmarts, Costco etc. Fresh food and produce locally grown. Just a suggestion, but do your own research. Best wishes 🙏🏾
@@BlackHippieCouple I moved to Mexico in 2000, thinking to retire early. Lived in Ajijic (on Lake Chapala near Guadalajara) for a year and came back to the states. Honestly, it was very much like how you described your Belize experience. There were good things, for sure, and even though that town is a tourist destination, I couldn't get a phone line, because they didn't have any spare phone numbers - and they don't just add area codes. Was also trying to have an internet based business on moving there, and couldn't get internet - because I couldn't get a phone for months. When I got one - was because I met someone who knew someone at the phone company and voila! instantly a phone number was available. Also, my landlord had wired his house from my electrical box, so I was also paying his electricity bill - until I finally complained to the electric company that I think my bills are too high and they finally sent someone out - many weeks later - and discovered my landlord's wiring LOL. Just on and on. Plus, the language barrier was much harder than people realize. For one thing, everything is in Spanish - including everything in the Walmart stores and Costco stores. So, your shampoo bottles, all labels, and hardly anyone spoke English, although videos will tell you they do - they don't. Newspapers don't cover crimes. Met several expats who had been mugged and an elderly expat couple were killed in a home invasion when I was there. Never hit the papers. I can speak some Spanish, but it really wasn't sufficient. And, the expat communities are really small groups of people, so there can be a lot of drama. Like living in a very, very, very small town full of people with nothing better to do than drink and gossip and cheat on each other LOL. Of course, there were many wonderful things, too, but just wanted to let you know that Mexico isn't much different, and there is more crime. There are good private schools, but if you care, they're probably going to be Catholic. FWIW.
Hi - I watched this video and the update one on Belize. Please don’t apologize for your very frank review of your experience. We need honesty - not white washing.
Hey there thank you! Our goal was just to give our honest take on our experience based upon where we were located in the country. So glad you watched it. We appreciate your feedback so much!!
The experience could have been better with better research. As a Belizean punta Gorda is the most laid back small town in the entirety of Belize therefore you got that experience. Most people go there to retire. If you're looking to make a living your first destination should be cayo where it is very populated and fast.
Hey there, thank you. Transparency is everything and it’s so important that we be honest about our personal experience just so that others are allowed to chew the meat and spit out the bones of what may be related to their specific travel situation. I don’t think enough of us are and many people end up loosing a lot of time and money because of it. Thank you so much for your comment!
Reason number 4 is actually a very good reason to stay in Belize. Before you go to a country you first have to ask yourself what lifestyle do you like. I like fireplaces. I hate technology (I know you will point out that I'm using one right now). I don't use microwave (unhealthy). I plant my own food. Rarely visit shops. I prefer horseriding as opposed to cars. So you see living in the jungle is best for me.
It is good for you and it really just depends on what part of the country you want to live in as well. Some parts of the country are more developed than others… we just needed to be in a part that more suited our needs as a family.
I'm from Belize myself. Been living in the States for 22 years, grew up, went to school here and all. And the day I wanna go back to where I really come from, it won't be with my family of 4. Much less 7. Lol! It'd be just my wife and I because as far as I can remember as a child, living in Belize by yourself is one thing and living with a family that you take down from the States is another. I'm glad y'all got to share y'all experience because all these great things said about Belize are always gonna sound too good to be true. Yes, Belize may not be a bad place for you depending on who you are but then it may not be a good place depending on who you are either. Even some Belizeans won't go back to live there for their ownl reasons while some others are all good living there.
Very interesting! I live in pg and try to make it my business to share my experience truthfully with anyone willing to listen, the fact that you were there so long and no one connected those dots speaks to the accuracy of this video! sorry to hear about this family! would love to build with yall, the details of your story could help me help whoever's next! sheesh
Hey there, we are back in the states now but PG just didn’t meet our needs. We were recommended there by someone we thought would give us good insight because they lived there….wish we could have linked up with you…
You did absolutely the wrong thing traveling in general…. Should have checked out the whole country before….there’s Placencia, Caye Caulker, San Pedro…. Other inland areas….. did you get with an expat group before coming?
Actually we spoke to a “trusted” resources that lives in Belize before going. We were headed to placencia but you think you can trust someone that’s actually living their life there. So no we didn’t do the wrong thing…we expected for people to tell the truth. It sometimes ego supersedes the truth…
I go to San Pedro, Belize every year for visiting family. There are a lot of shady people. I would never trust anyone in Belize. Government workers are super rude. Police is deeply corrupt. A lot of theives everywhere. Seaweed rotting smell. Super expensive. No thank you!
🤣🤣I’m lol because I saw just one video and was wondering where you guys were, now I totally understand… Belize is a paradise for the wealthy… Even the average Americans will not survive Belize… To live a certain lifestyle in Belize, you must have money… Your situation and experience is common to Belizean, you friend set you up! Belize is very expensive!🤷🏽♀️
Glad you took the chance on Belize and I'm sorry as a Belizean for the experience you had. With that in mind, you did decide to move to a remote part of Belize (if looking at it from an American pair of eyes). The Southern part of Belize is mostly Garifuna culture which is more African starchy foods. I would suggest trying San Ignacio or somewhere close to there as there are a lot more option and the markets are more abundant with fresh vegetables and fruits. So sorry you you were steered wrong on where to land.
- Internet is not too good compared to US but in the more populated area it's waay better. Keep in mind your location in Belize, remote. - The construction you experienced is not indicative of all workers, again sorry for the bad experience there. But like all places, you have to shop around to get good labor, check those references and ask to see past work. Most people are their own handy-person in Belize so what you experienced was probably the owner doing it just good enough. - Getting around is expensive, that is why people walk all over for the most part. Most Belizeans don't ride unless they are going very far.
My one recommendation to you should you choose to go back is make a list of what your requirements are and look at the different areas of Belize that would provide those needs for you. Not sure if the border is open again but if you live in Corozal, they are close to Mexico where there is a Walmart and Sams Club.
let me tell you...we are thankful for you truthful extensive input...I wish we would have had this advice when we were there...it would been great help....
BELIZE IS STUCK IN THE PAST IT'S A GREAT PLACE BUT IT'S NEEDS UPGRADES I'M FROM BELIZE LEFT IN 71' NEVER BEEN BACK BUT I WILL WHEN I RETIRE, I PROBABLY RUN FOR OFFICE AND MAKE A CHANGE
I heard from several UA-cam videos that you have to pay $200 MONTHLY per person to extend your travel visa. It is not for residential visa. That is very different from most countries that allow 90 days to travel with a passport. I think Mexico is 180 days. All that is on consulate websites. Must do due diligence before entering another country.
Totally sucks you had such a bad experience in Belize. You do make some good points. There is a local & tourist price. People will say yes they will do this or that with little to no intent to do so. They are just being nice. Or it will take forever to do. I know it’s more expensive in the Caye but culture is different.
Hey there, like for real when we first arrived I wouldn’t have minded paying more if the amenities we needed were available. Having lived overseas before I know you understand where we are coming from. But we will still be traveling and I’m excited about it!
I love seeing and hearing different perspectives from black people. My family is actually from Belize so ofc because I am descendant of natives we have a different outlook and more knowledge about food and different things. My family is actually from Belize City and when I visited Belize I don’t recall us having a hard time finding food. There were actually many selections, especially with grocery stores, markets, etc. As far as the address thing we actually have an address for the house we own too
Just watched this video and I'm sorry your experience in Belize wasn't the best for you guys... I HOPE that it was just a case of miscommunication with the person that advised y'all, because after having watched your recent videos and getting to know what you guys are about then the small town life of Punta Gorda is definitely not for you guys. Seeing how the internet is a major part of how you guys make your income then, yeah, I am sorry you had that terrible experience of waiting 21 business days for the internet to be connected. However, as you guys said, the instant you speak with an American accent, then there are people here, both local and expats, who will try to take advantage of the situation. I think that the person who was supposed to connect y'all Internet was waiting for y'all to 'grease the wheels', but of course this is conjecture and I may be wrong. As for your food experience, in Belize city there is Mama Chen which is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant (not sure which exactly) and a health food store that sells keto, gluten free, etc... The point is, there's more options in the metropolitan area. Nonetheless, you have a new subscriber and I look forward to seeing where you guys go next, and hopefully when you visit again you'll get better advice and have a better experience. Best wishes for your family.
Yay! Thank you for subscribing! We thank you so much for your advice and input. I wish we would have ran into you while we were there. But we will be back…just a more metro area like you suggested! The comments are helping us decide on which place will be next on our journey!
Yea I can relate to the integrity part. We have lived global as a family but have been in Brazil for the last year. When we were North, the integrity of work and people was very sketchy and it gets frustrating. I lost thousands up there messing with these folk. It is melanated up there but not right. Came South, a lot less melanated and are treated well and get quality everything.
Sounds like whoever pointed yall to a place without a real farmers market was hoping to get some money out of you and use you. There's no reason you shouldn't be able to get fresh fruit and vegetables for next to nothing in a tropical place like that.
We did visit placencia twice and loved it. But by the time we actually visited there we were exhausted and were preparing to head back to the states. But should we come back placencia, caye caulker and San Pedro here we come! Thanks so much for your comment!!!
Good for you to try new places and see this world. Whew....the food thing is gonna be hard. Even when impoverished grow fresh foods, most is exported out and the community gets cheap Chinese imports. The US basically got options beyond options. I I've learned from West Africa, I'm not going no where without shipping food, herbs, spices, water filters or any other necessities. Green supplements, powders, dried herbs, freeze dried berries. It's not a game fam. Let me suggest Bali and Thailand for a good balance. Food is bananas, beautiful, many speak English and some diversity. Not black diversity...lol but rich culture.
Aye look Bali is on our list!!!!!!!!!!!!! We took everything with us from blenders to bug spray and I was so glad! Even down to diapers and pull ups. It wasn’t a game for sure!
Thank you for letting us know! I truly wish we would have been able to get to those markets 😞…Where are they located so we know where to go when/ if we come back to visit…
Hey I really appreciate this videos. I'm big on integrity and strait forwardness and the point about people smiling in your face while financial taking advantage would destroy me. I don't require a discount just "fairness" especially if you are trying to raise a family. I guess "survival of the fittest (with little for a moral compass) is what the united states has taught everyone else so .....
We are so glad you enjoy the videos! We try to be as straightforward and honest as possible. Like you, we didn’t want a discount…just fairness. Thank you for your comment!
Hello there! I'll be visiting Placencia in December with plans to relocate soon after. If you're willing, please let me know how to get in touch with you. Thanks!
We totally agree… that’s why we say it was just a bad landing that dictated the rest of our stay. We’re going to give it another try in the near future but we’ll be more prepared for our stay
True, but, it is designed specifically toward making US expats think they still are in the US so of course it will have all the American amenities. I think with the right research and time ahead you can find places in other countries that fit your specific lifestyle. :shrug: :)
@@BlackHippieCouple Oh, hang on. Definitely do research on El Salvador! I dated a guy from there. He had to flee the country. Major cartel crime and killings. Very scary.
yes, our Children's experience and safety is first and foremost so a healthy environment with good folks is everything. about the fruit...you see bananas and coconuts everywhere but that doesn't mean they are available, fresh and readily accessible to purchase in store...thank you so much for your comment!
i know the seamoss guy, the botanical garden lady in orangewalk, please come back in 2023... ill meet yall there... you'll have a totally different experience... if you want... ok peace
Thank you! Really, we just wanted to keep it as honest as possible. we wished the people we knew in Belize (who we talked to in depth before went) would have told us the real deal about their location so we could make a more informed decision for us and our family. Honesty is everything. Some folks don’t like your being honest and sharing your true experience. We are glad you watched the video! 😊
Lol exactly! The places we went to said it didn’t have any meat products in it and we didn’t get sick. We didn’t eat them from every place to anddddd I learned how to make some 🔥 beans and rice towards the end of our stay! Yippeeee!
First lets congratulate you for planning your life after retirement. Make sure to travel around the country first before you make a final decision on your location. Best wishes to you!
Oh wow! Thank you both for making this transparent video! If you don't mind me asking, did you guys move back to the states or did you move to a different country? :)
Go to the Caribbean West Indies nice but very expensive .Maybe you went to the wrong place in Belize people need to travel places before choosing the place they want to live. In the Caribbean we dint have Wallmark we are not the USA Europe don't have no wallmark either and we are a okay with the big supermarkets big shopping malls. You had to went Santo Pedro belize .
Hey there, we felt it was important to let people know that there were no big box stores and that’s something to become accustomed to. We weren’t bothered because we are easily adaptable. We will continue traveling thru the Caribbean that’s why we said we would stay until we feel it is time to Move to our next destination. We are truly nomads so exploring the world is our flex!
Punta Gorda is Belize Siberia. Start urban and then go semi rural, then full rural. For #4 why do you think people are leaving the whole Caribbean. I will agree with you on the integrity part in construction and labour. The immigration fees are readly available on the website.
Am Sorry about You guys experience here in P.G... Should try the Beautiful Village of Hopkins next time...am sure you'll love it! If you decide too....whiching I hope you guys will... Punta Gorda wasn't a good recommendation for first time travellers.... It cost to be here.. .with a lil bit of finance you can only do so much...
Been going to Belize for seven years - San Pedro and Caye Caulker. I have never heard of where you lived. Have you considered Panama or Lisbon, Portugal? Trust you all land well.
As a Belizean who ever recommended Punta Gorda to you was wrong for that...the things you guys mentioned in this video is in Belize City...you probably got that recommendation from someone who came from PG or lives in PG
Hey there, that’s exactly what happened. We were recommended by a person that move there from the States… we heard that Belize city, Cayo district , San Ignacio and San Pedro to name a few would have been more fitting for our needs. Thank you so much for your HONEST insight. We appreciate that.
I recommend going to Placencia in belize next time, it is one of my favorite places since it is by the sea, also you can go where ever you like that is a safe place for you, I wouldn't recommend you going to PG, it would be the last place i recommend, i know from experience,
I am from Belize and Wath I know is that punta Gorda cayo and dangra is more expensive than the athletes I live in Corozal and it's really nice but the entiring part surprised me I didn't know what and from the behalf of Belize I sincerely apologize for ower conducted 😔😔
Awesome just wanted to really let you know that Belize is a net exporter of food. That means in the grand scheme of things they sell more food than they receive from other countries. They sell a lot of beef and produce to Mexico and Guatemala.
Everywhere we’ve been, the Mennonite’s were in control of all the produce and the locals would sell it for them and the Asians were in control of most of the stores. We learned this by going to so many produce stands and noticing how all the produce was exactly the same so we began to ask where it was coming from and they told us. We haven’t seen any major manufacturing plants at all. Being that belize gets most of its income via tourism, I don’t see how it can, at the same time, be a major food exporter of meat and produce but what do I know. Matter of fact, a local explained to us that what the Mennonite’s don’t produce is actually imported. That’s why companies like Belizean Queen is such a necessity.
@@BlackHippieCouple Spanish lookout in Cayo district and Blue Creek and Yo Creek in the Orange district is where the mennonite communities are. 100's if not thousands of acres just for farming, cattle and other business ventures. Spanish Lookout is actually a mennonite community that resembles a city
I did an update to this video months after i got back to the US. A lot of my thoughts have changed. Please check it out! studio.ua-cam.com/users/videoGcoQZf1Lt8c/edit
Wow my experience has definitely been different. When I go to Belize I get healthier because the food is so fresh. I'm not sure why you aren't able to get to the farmer's markets and get fresh food but it's definitely more fresh than it is in the States. You will not find tofu but you will find every manner of fresh fruit and vegetable to cook and eat. I will agree that Punta Gorda is definitely the boondocks.. I live near the center of the country in Cayo and it is the bread basket of the country. If you ever decide to come back look me up. I'm starting a farm.
Are you in Belize now?
This is the first time I've heard negative info on Belize. I will probably have to visit for myself....
@@lovegoddess528 Belize It's like going back in time 30 years. Very slow but very natural. If you don't have an extreme diet the food is extremely healthy and fresh.
@@lovegoddess528 please do. It is the best paradise to visit or live if you choose to move. This is there opinion which is definitely in the minority. It is heaven on earth. Fresh fruits, easy going living and reasonable for expats.
Truth! Just came back. Eating quinoa salad, guacamole. Plaintains Etc. Delicious!! Fruit much better than USA. bananas with seeds! I’m saddened by your experience.
I laughed like crazy listening to your video. I actually live right outside PG, been here 18 years now. Of course I am retired from the U.S. military, and have traveled my whole life. Listening to you, well, I see this every day. People from the U.S. usually end up broke and headed back to the U.S. in less than a year…most never make it two. No..we don’t connect up with new people..they come and go so fast, it’s a waste of time. You are right, lots of crazy people in this part of the world…but that’s what makes life here the best..WE MIGHT BE CRAZY, BUT AMERICANS ARE TOTAL NUT CASES! Yes..I am an American. Entitled people do not stand a chance. You want your SPECIAL FOOD…while people here are just happy to HAVE FOOD. You saw the schools, the hospital, the cost of gas. It’s a hard place to be. If you want something done right here like your cabinets..you have to do it yourself. You have been trained to call the plumber, the electrician, etc. You come here, better know how to wire a house, fix electrical problems, repair and install your own plumbing. Why? Most people don’t have power or running water. You wasted a lot of time bitching about cabinets you could have just gone to any of five hardware stores in PG, purchased a few screws and fixed the problem yourself. The people who can adapt, overcome, and take care of themselves do fine. It’s the people who depend on others to get there hands dirty that go home. Truthfully, the moment I saw you…and I did see you in PG, I figured you were just visiting…one look told me you would never make it in PG. Don’t feel bad…you could not pay me to live in PG. Don’t feel bad, you have 5 kids, this is no place for them. They need better educations, and a safer environment. At least you tried, and you were smart enough to leave. I see so many expats who should have left long before they did. They go home broke and usually have drank themselves to death. Good luck on you next adventure, and please keep telling Americans to stay away from Belize….I came here to get away from them. Raven
thank you for your comment! Your experience and perspective is duely noted and we appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I think you should stay home and go on vacations because you were ill prepared it would have been a miracle for it to work out. How could you move an entire family somewhere you had never been??? Travel first than decide where you want to go back to live. Research is you best friend. Some parts are more remote than others. I wish your family luck in finding a new home.
thank you for your comment...we kind of live on the seat of our pants...I don't think any one is fully prepared for anything...but we do believe in stepping out and venturing the world...every experience won't be A1 in every way...
We are on Ambergris Caye. We came to Belize in 2020 to purchase a vacation rental property. We planned to go back and forth from our home country and the island and "manage" our project. We found that you can trust NO ONE in Belize...including the expats. Everyone has an angle or wants a hand out...the lack of skilled professionals is astounding! To protect our investment we HAVE to stay until we sell, period. In our experience the cons of Belize living completely out weighs the benefits. Your video is completely truthful and NOT exaggerated...the expense of EVERYTHING, the lack of skill (progressiveness), the corruption, the unnecessary bureaucracy...it's a very tough country to move to and to navigate and do business in. I DO believe it is a fascinating and exotic country to visit and worth the expense to do so at least once.
Wow 😮 I’m so sorry this has been your experience. I do agree it is beautiful and fascinating however it can be difficult to navigate especially when there’s money and investments involved.
Sorry you had bad experiences in Belize. Your note about trust no one is false, you just need to do your homework and be willing to pay a fair price for service...
As far as lack of skilled people is true to an extent but not entirely. Same as before, do your homework.
This is just blanket covering an entire nation because of a few bad people.
There are LOTS of honest and skilled people in Belize.
I do agree on the corruption aspect, it mainly stems from Govt practices, trickle down corruption, that being said, there are honest people, you just need to do your homework and pay fair wages.
Just like every other country in the world.
I was born and raised in Michigan, and I've been in Punta Gorda for almost six years now. I'm not vegan. I'm more keto than anything, but a person can be vegan here just by going to the market because there is such a selection of different fruits and vegetables. There is a store here in PG call Quality Market and it has air conditioning in it. I can't call this place third world because each year Punta Gorda is changing and coming out of third world status. When I first arrived here, it did not take long to get internet about one to three days. The Internet was coming out of Saint Charles Inn around that time. And around that time, there were beautiful friendly people who helped us get started here. Yes, I ran into some people who thought we were rich, but I had to let them know that a lot of people from the USA are not rich. It's like some kind of stereotype for all Americans here, but other than that, living here is wonderful because you are living in a tropical paradise.
There is so much more to Punta Gorda, one has to be willing to live in a place that is below what one is use to in the states. I use natural ingredients to fight bugs here and those bugs don't like me because I tell them they are trespassing in my turf, and I battle them and I always win!
peace
Lol Chile I’m glad your winning against the bugs…! It didn’t take long to get internet where we were staying right outside of pg. it took 21 days to get internet in independence. Long story…
Sounds like you guys didn't do your due diligence before moving your family down there. Nonetheless I appreciate you recounting your experience. It's helpful for others thinking of moving. I personally am more interested in moving to an area where American expats live, closer to the tourist areas. It might be more expensive but there's a better chance of getting the internet and other amenities we would look for.
and that's really what its about... sharing your personal experience as a way of providing insight to others and giving information to help them access if this is the right. move or not...we thank you for your input!
@@BlackHippieCouple Thank YOU!!
It's so sad you guys went through this 😅, and yes you picked the most remote place to settle, even locals don't like going there. If this info helps anyone out there, what's an ideal option for D. Nomads who are not sure yet if they want residency is Corozal, as it's closer to the Mexican border, hence before the 30 days are up, you plan a trip with family and friends go over the Mexican side, you Still pay an exit tax, but that's usually "negotiable" far less than the $100usd pp. Once in mexico stock up on groceries as they have Walmart, sams club etc.... then come back and reset your time here. A trip to the border and closest city is about 40 minutes. Although I must say this Corozal is also a small town, better than punta gorda but ideal places to live that have better services are: san pedro, orange walk, belize city, belmopan city, San Ignacio. Maybe this info helps someone else and of course do your own research 🙏 information changes all the time. Also the trick with the border many people do this in mexico as well they live in mexico and come to belize for a weekend just to reset thier time and go back to avoid taxes in mexico. 🍻
How I wish we had all of this valuable advice when we were there!!!! You all have been telling us about BC, San Ignacio, Cayo district and San Pedro sooo you know we gotta visit when we come back!
One thing I learned from living in Belize for 5 years is that the people will smile up in your face only to be plotting how to take what you have! Not all …but many!! Still, I love the country, the cultures and the natural beauty.
You guys went to Belize, and to compound things, you chose to try to “experience Belize” by placing yourselves in Punta Gorda, Toledo.
That is like moving from New York City, to Rampart Alaska, and complaining that there was no Saks Fifth Avenue or Tiffany’s.
Ludicrous !
Yes we were in PG and now we know better next time. We were advised that this was the perfect place for us and our family from a “trusted friend”. But truthfully, we learned so much that I’m thankful for our every experience (except the bugs lol)
@@BlackHippieCouple Damn, you went to PG?! In my opinion i would say that is the last place i would recommend you to stay in, next time try visiting way more up north, I recommend going to places such as Placencia, San Pedro, and Caye Caulker. According to reasearch it is some of the greatest places in Belize. I know from experience also.
Wow! We’ve been to Belize 3 times over the past 2 years. We visited several different areas to see what was a best fit for us. We’ve met some amazing locals who are like family now. We will be moving there soon!!
Best wishes on your journey!!
Best wishes on your move!!!! It’s always good when you connect with genuine people!
@@BlackHippieCouple trust me all were not genuine. We sorted through the weeds which took time. I guess being in sales for so long, red flags can be identified quickly.
(from my experience, and in my opinion) If you go into another country thinking of your country and how things are there.. you will definitely be disappointed. In most Caribbean countries you'll find that there are limited resources and the skillset is different, but their education system far surpasses ours... so where we excel, they lack and visa versa in some areas. I lived in Corozal and I thoroughly enjoyed everyday... Wish I was there right now... But everyone has their standards and i respect that....
thank you!
Belize is a jewel 💎 Not everything gonna go smoothly in life. Hope whoever watches this blog don’t get a bad concept on Belize. I herd a lot of pros and cons about places in the US and most time it’s not as bad as I had thought.
True. Every place has its pros and cons and we can’t be mad at the cons and embrace only the pros. There are tough places in the US for sure but if I live there I’ll tell the truth about it. I think everyone deserves the truth before they step into any situation…
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Re food, you need to go the farmers market, there are plenty of fresh foods and veggies there, as per immigration, that's actually a huge plus to pay per month because after 1 year you get granted permanent residency which is a steal compared to the USA fees for a green card.
Yes we were looking for a large farmers market and the closest was almost 2 hours away…
I am from Belize. Punta Gorda is NOT a town to settle if your looking for what you mentioned. Everybody know that. You should Have went to Belize City. Ya'll friend set you up.
Thank you for telling the truth! We realized this not long after we arrived. We appreciate your objectivity for real…Belize is a beautiful place…its just how we landed that made the difference in our experience. Much love!
Belize city is like the big apple 🍎 new York. Punta Gorda is village life..
I'm curious about your experience in Punta Gorda. Your whole experience was in Punta Gorda? I'm thinking about visiting there.
😂 why would a family of seven travel to a place you have no idea about, am a born Belizean and have never visit PG, 😂,you need to do your own research, the saying goes( sleep with your own eyes
Listen, when you said they charge you $700.00 a month to stay in that country.... 🙄
I was ready to pack your bags for you. I'm happy for, gettin out of there. 💪🏿🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🌟⭐
lol yes, its $100 usd per person monthly and we have 7 people so yep that's $700 usd every month....
I've been living in several different countries in Asia for the last 10 years - I haven't had those experiences. I really appreciate your honesty, many folks gloss over things like power outages, high taxi fares, slow internet, and a general feeling of being ripped off. It takes guts to share the negative.
It does takes guts but I think people sharing their honest experience helps others to make informed decisions. And it could save someone time, money, heartache etc.
I've been here for 3 years..I definitely hear yalls perspective and also see where there was space for growth and better research..I would have never told yall to move to PG to start. Lol Definitely should have started inland....thank u for sharing ur experience.
Hey there, we actually watched some of your videos on living in Belize and loved them… we actually were referred to PG by a person from the states that lives there. Her perspective was completely different than what we experienced upon arrival. Butttt we did learn ALOT and are thankful for our time there. Please keep your videos coming!
I’m from Belize and got family in Punta Gorda but it’s not for tourists, more like Hopkins or Placencia or even Dangriga in the South but tourists mostly go to the islands like San Pedro and Caye Caulker
Yea I could see and feel the energy shift on this video compared to the previous. Glad you’ll are doing better. 👏🏾
Yes all is well and we continue to be in a space of gratitude. We hope all is well with you and yours.
Damn, sorry y'all such a rough experience. That's heartbreaking. Hopefully your next stop will be easier to adapt. Peace!
Thank you so much! It was rough but we learned so much so we are always in a space of gratitude…
Appreciate your honesty and intelligence. Thanks.
Thank you for watching!!!!
I really appreciate this video, and you could be even less diplomatic for me lol. Everyone seems to be overly diplomatic in videos regarding what might be wrong in other countries for American expats, but that's not helpful. We need the raw truth. So sorry you wasted so much money, but I really respect you for not questioning your decision to cut your losses and leave, rather than question whether or not you should stick it out. Can't wait to find out where you decide to try next. Best to you and your family. And congrats on the weight loss and healthy changes. Well done!
Thank you for your well wishes! It’s all about exploring and being objective. Positivity always wins but being objective keeps your mind in the right place!
Your experiences are very heartfelt.. love strong and don't give up. Vegan Love
Oh wow, I’m sorry your family’s experience wasn’t the best. I visited several places in Belize in 1 trip before picking a spot. I chose Belmopan. It’s a little bit more quiet but it doesn’t flood, is super safe, has parks, basketball courts, swimming pools, fire station, all business is conducted here in the capital, and public transportation is cheap and constant. I feel like you were getting ripped off with the taxis. A 1 way anywhere in town should be about 2.50usd to 3.00usd. There’s also in town buses that cost about 1.00. As soon as you talk here and they hear that accent the price does go up if you don’t know the real price. Fortunately for me as soon as I landed I met great locals who told me the real prices. I also learned that Belizeans aren’t afraid to argue over prices with eachother and so I do the same lol. Belmopan doesn’t have such a bad bug problem but we also wear tea tree, peppermint, and other bug repellents when rainy season comes. Because I haven’t started a business and travel back n forth to the states I do pay the $100 a month for my children. However, the rent, food, transportation, healthcare, utilities, insurance is so low I think it’s still reasonable until I do. One thing about Belize is there’s a Belizean price and everyone else price. Once you know the real prices for things then you would’ve seen how cheap Belize is. Cars are also cheap to buy here. I’m not a vegetarian so I understand your last point. I believe Belmopan has vegetarian options as I’ve seen them. There’s a lot of Rastas in the Cayo district so Belmopan and San Ignacio would’ve had more options for food. Good luck in your new journey!
We were just in Belmopan about 2 weeks ago! I wish we would have ran into you because the truthfulness and wealth of information would have been sooooo welcomed!!!!! We wish you and your children nothing but the best! Also have you tried the Indian food right across from the bus depot? Absolutely amazing!!!
@@BlackHippieCouple There’s two Indian food spots by the bus depot. We went to one and it was good. People in Belmopan are more reserved but there’s a couple of fun night clubs and chill spots there. Also there’s rivers for outdoor fun. Their bus station gets you everywhere if you want to travel to other locations.
Thanks for this information in my research I’ve been considering corozol area, palencia or ambergris caye. I’ve been seeing a lot of rentals available in your area.
Agreed!!! You have to connect with locals in Belize! Otherwise… 💰💰💰💰
@@Nomadmehappy I wasn’t a fan of Corozal because it’s narco land. Iykyk ….. I chose not to live next to the water because of mosquitoes. San Ignacio is a beautiful place to live as well.
I don't know who this person is that was advising you guys but you guys allowed this person to lead you down the wrong path. It's important to do your research before up and moving. My family is from Belize but I live in the US my husband is from Nigeria. And when I open my mouth in Nigeria they try to overcharge me as well. It's something that just happens around the world when they know you're not from that country they will try to overcharge you. You just have to stand your ground and know how to negotiate, but when people try to overcharge me I won't purchase anything from them I'll go somewhere else. If you allow someone to get over on you no matter what part of the world you're in they're going to. I do eat a lot of vegan food and there is plenty of other options for you besides rice and beans in Belize. A lot of the fruits and vegetables are not sent into Belize. There are actually a lot of farms in Belize that grow crop my family actually has a farm and grow mangoes, pineapples and avocados.
When you come to Belize depending on what type of tourist visa you choose to fill out you get a 6 month Visa after that every 30 days you pay $50USD which is 100 Belizean dollars per person. Once you're in Belize for 50 weeks consecutively then you can apply for permanent residence. So I don't know if you guys were going down there to the office and doing your visa for yourself or if you were allowing someone else to do it for you but they were definitely overcharging you by $50 per person. If you go on the website to look and see how much it cost it actually tells you the price. Sometimes you have to do your own research and not just go off of what people tell you.
I hope you have better luck and better experiences in your next location stay blessed 💓
You're absolutely right!
I was born at the Belize, But I move to the US at an young age , so I sound like I was born in America. But when I go to belie and they hear my voice , Instantly they toss some ridiculous prices at me . But then I speak creole and tell them I am Belizean . That's when the prices goes back down.
When I go back I'm gonna try to change my voice a little. lol
Congrats on the weight lost but it seems like every bad experience was because of a lack of research on your part,too bad there wasn’t a video on the good experiences!!!
We’re gonna make a positive Belize video just for you!
@@BlackHippieCouple love the sarcasm, keep it pushing…
Sorry you had this bad experience. I was in Belize and all I ate was fruits, vegetables and fish.
no experience is bad its just more lessons learned...it was all location and our diet played a huge factor. thank you so much for your comment! im so glad you ate good and had a great time 🙂
Learnt a lot from you guys in just 3 videos! Thanks for keeping it real!! *Subscribed*
We are glad to have you as a sub!
Thank you for a different viewpoint.
Good luck on your next adventure 👍🏼
Thank you so much!!! We have more adventures coming soon!
I have never been to Belize but seriously thinking of going so have done tons of research. The food I have seen on other videos say there’s plenty of fresh local produce, sold by the road or markets which is really cheap to buy! Obviously fresh fish and meat, if eaten, is not GMO or hormone treated so much better for you.
I think you choose the wrong location. Toledo is not overly touristic, as yet not got the infrastructure or money spent on it as other places in Belize such as placencia, San Pedro, the cayes etc.
Yes you are right about the Toledo district…we did enjoy placencia and looking forward to visiting other parts of the country when we return! Thank you so much for or your input!
Since you guys are digital nomads you guys should look into getting Star Link internet.
we didn't know about starlink....we will look into it and let others know!
Great video guys, I was going to move to Belize but them not having a lot of resources, healthcare or even the nightlife I wanted. DR was set up way better.
That’s the thing you have to get out and discover the best place for you and I’m glad you did that!
The cupboard issue is not a Belizean thing, its a lazy thing. We have had workmen do a similar shoddy workmanship in the UK and they getting paid big money. Even the simple thing of painting, but they will paint the whole screws and not using paint tape. Its hard work trying to explain to people how poor workmanship can just cause further delays.
You are so right! Poor workmanship is costly in time and money…might as well do it right the first time and save everyone the headache…
As an American who lived in Belize and has a Belizean husband and son, there is nothing you said that was wrong here. Not one thing. I'm not vegan but to eat healthy in Belize you gotta do a lot of work, travel on bus, pay more than what you should, make everything from scratch and it takes some time to learn it all. 😂😂😂😂😂 I love Belize but you got this on bullseye. Lotta shiesty ish. A lotta surviving. You made the right move.
Girl! I appreciate your comment. Being vegan in a meat eater type of society can be difficult. Buttt we were told by another vegan that eating for us would be no problem and when we got there we found out they were only vegan when they came to the states. Lbvs 😂
It's a 3rd world country....free your mind
OMG, the last 5min of your video felt like you were talking to me.
Prior to returning home to the U.S, I had access to healthier food options, with little to no preservatives and fillers.
Since returning home I've been left with fake fruit and vegetables, high carbs, fructose corn syrup / sugar and soy in almost every product. I've gained weight, always feel bloated and the mucus is driving me bunkers.
I plan on leaving soon, your video is one of the many being used to help me narrow down a destination to start my nomadic journey.
Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Yea you have to be so careful especially once you return not to gorge off the surplus of food options available. I have some secrets for bloating and mucus. Just remember location is everything wherever you decide to visit. Thank you so much for your comment! 😊
With 5 children life will be difficult any where you go. Stay in America until your children are out of school
We actually homeschool so that gives us the opportunity to educate from
Anywhere and everywhere and I’m thankful for that.
I appreciate you criticisms about my beautiful country and I hope the government and people are paying attention so we can improve for when you decide to return.
Thank you. That was just our experience for the locations we were in and the time we went.
Sorry to hear about your experience, but you were traveling to a poor third world country and should have done more due diligence. The title of your video should be "Five questions to ask about Belize before traveling"
1. What is the cost of visa to enter country and to how much to extend?
2. How is the internet service? Is it reliable?
3. Are there any Walmarts, Home Depot, Starbucks, etc.
4. What are the rental prices of homes?
5. What types of grocery stores and markets are there.. Do they carry the food I'm interested in eating.
If those things are important to you, it should have been brought up with the people who invited you.
Maybe If you found out that the cost to renew a visa for 7 people would be so high, you might have decided not to even take the trip.
I think you and frankly all of us on this chat should do better research before undertaking a trip like this, particularly to a poor country.
Belize is not for everyone. You have to know what you want and how you plan to live.
Sometimes we have misplaced expectations based on our experiences and then to be shocked when things don't match up.
All the best in your future travels.
When it comes to traveling some things you don’t know until you get your feet on the ground. You can research, research research but there are some countries that are in the developing stages and there’s not alot of info available online or the info online may not be up to date. and sometimes the info you do get from a “reliable” source on the ground may be misrepresented based upon how the person that’s giving you the info wants to be perceived by you. There are many factors to consider. Thank you so much for your comment! 😊
But yea, I spent years in the Caribbean. It can get pretty rocky. Super overpriced, untrustworthy folks, dangerous, sketchy it is generally just not a vibe for simple family folks like us. Sorry ya'll went through it but I have been there.
thank you for listening to and understanding our story
Preciate the honesty in this video.
We appreciate your comment! The honesty is everything!
Sorry your family didn’t have a great experience here. But like you admitted, it all starts with doing your research
Hey there, it’s ok. It was a learning experience that we are all thankful for. Peace to you and yours! 💜
You should come to India, then Belize will look like a better place, i am Indian and corruption in rampant. 🙄
Rice and beans got tired quickly for me as well. Appreciate your video.
Awww thank you so much! Can you believe I now make the best rice and beans 🫘? Even tho we are back in the states my children still request it once a week.
That's so funny, I actually like Stewed beans and rice, the way Brazilians prepare their beans.
U can't say Belize, because that is just one part of Belize
Yes, that was our personal experience in certain parts of the country….not the entire country.
I feel your channel and respect everything you said but me going to Punta Gorda is me moving from Manhattan NYC to South Dakota. I live in New York now and bought some land recently In San Pedro. I’m also a vegan that has a digital business. I would definitely recommend Caye Caulker and San Pedro. Yes, it’s a little more expensive but it definitely checks off everything you need in regards to food lifestyle, internet infrastructure etc. Dope content keep it up 🇧🇿🇧🇿
Thank you so much! We don’t mind it costing more if we have the amenities we need to be able to work ie reliable internet and electricity. We’d love to return and have a better experience!
Liked u guys before, but a third world country is for people trying to get away from all the technology in the US, so no data should not be a concern, if you guys moved there for the right reasons you would find joy, so go back to your first videos and reflect
All do respect… Who are you to assess what’s right or wrong when moving to a Third World country? Not everybody is trying to escape technology… Matter of fact, the most forward thinking people are down there currently as we speak building and developing. The is no way to escape technology because it’s not going anywhere no time soon… I’ll address this comment in my next video.
people in third world countries want technology to develop. if you pay attention, countries with the best technology produce the best natural and healthy food. also who produce their organic food use aborted. WILL YOU GO AND SHOVEL THE GROUND SO THE FOOD IS NATURAL, NOT MOLESTED BY TECHNOLOCY?
@@BlackHippieCouple sorry for your experience here, the person advising you wasnt doing a good job. The reason why he/ she probably pick PG was due to the low cost of living and laid back vybe. The rent market alone you can get a 3 bedroom house with yard to rent probably 500bz a month or buy it probably somewhere around 20k 500bz would only get you a room in Belize city or a small piece of land some where outside of the city. Economically speaking PG is the last place you would go to build a business the pollution is small and mostly everyone leaves unless they are in a government office or some private business that makes money. I would told you guys to decide in pg if you were like a elderly couple retired and not looking to really invest and build but you jst looking for a place to finish your older years... but for you guys I would have told you to to try Belmopan, Belize city, placencia or the cayes.
Have you considered Mexico? Very economical: housing, food, transportation, plenty vegan restaurants, walkable, big stores; Walmarts, Costco etc. Fresh food and produce locally grown. Just a suggestion, but do your own research. Best wishes 🙏🏾
Mexico is on our list to visit for sure!
@@BlackHippieCouple I moved to Mexico in 2000, thinking to retire early. Lived in Ajijic (on Lake Chapala near Guadalajara) for a year and came back to the states. Honestly, it was very much like how you described your Belize experience. There were good things, for sure, and even though that town is a tourist destination, I couldn't get a phone line, because they didn't have any spare phone numbers - and they don't just add area codes. Was also trying to have an internet based business on moving there, and couldn't get internet - because I couldn't get a phone for months. When I got one - was because I met someone who knew someone at the phone company and voila! instantly a phone number was available.
Also, my landlord had wired his house from my electrical box, so I was also paying his electricity bill - until I finally complained to the electric company that I think my bills are too high and they finally sent someone out - many weeks later - and discovered my landlord's wiring LOL. Just on and on. Plus, the language barrier was much harder than people realize. For one thing, everything is in Spanish - including everything in the Walmart stores and Costco stores. So, your shampoo bottles, all labels, and hardly anyone spoke English, although videos will tell you they do - they don't. Newspapers don't cover crimes. Met several expats who had been mugged and an elderly expat couple were killed in a home invasion when I was there. Never hit the papers.
I can speak some Spanish, but it really wasn't sufficient. And, the expat communities are really small groups of people, so there can be a lot of drama. Like living in a very, very, very small town full of people with nothing better to do than drink and gossip and cheat on each other LOL.
Of course, there were many wonderful things, too, but just wanted to let you know that Mexico isn't much different, and there is more crime. There are good private schools, but if you care, they're probably going to be Catholic.
FWIW.
Thank you for being real.
Thank so much! It was just our experience where we were. Not going to say the entire country.
Glad you folks are safe and making moves
Thank you so much!
Hi - I watched this video and the update one on Belize. Please don’t apologize for your very frank review of your experience. We need honesty - not white washing.
Hey there thank you! Our goal was just to give our honest take on our experience based upon where we were located in the country. So glad you watched it. We appreciate your feedback so much!!
The experience could have been better with better research. As a Belizean punta Gorda is the most laid back small town in the entirety of Belize therefore you got that experience. Most people go there to retire. If you're looking to make a living your first destination should be cayo where it is very populated and fast.
Yes Cayo has been mentioned to us and we may just visit there!
Thank you for your transparency. Great video guys!!
Hey there, thank you. Transparency is everything and it’s so important that we be honest about our personal experience just so that others are allowed to chew the meat and spit out the bones of what may be related to their specific travel situation. I don’t think enough of us are and many people end up loosing a lot of time and money because of it. Thank you so much for your comment!
Reason number 4 is actually a very good reason to stay in Belize. Before you go to a country you first have to ask yourself what lifestyle do you like.
I like fireplaces.
I hate technology (I know you will point out that I'm using one right now).
I don't use microwave (unhealthy).
I plant my own food. Rarely visit shops.
I prefer horseriding as opposed to cars.
So you see living in the jungle is best for me.
It is good for you and it really just depends on what part of the country you want to live in as well. Some parts of the country are more developed than others… we just needed to be in a part that more suited our needs as a family.
I'm from Belize myself. Been living in the States for 22 years, grew up, went to school here and all. And the day I wanna go back to where I really come from, it won't be with my family of 4. Much less 7. Lol! It'd be just my wife and I because as far as I can remember as a child, living in Belize by yourself is one thing and living with a family that you take down from the States is another. I'm glad y'all got to share y'all experience because all these great things said about Belize are always gonna sound too good to be true. Yes, Belize may not be a bad place for you depending on who you are but then it may not be a good place depending on who you are either. Even some Belizeans won't go back to live there for their ownl reasons while some others are all good living there.
Yes every experience is personal and really depends on what you’re looking for! Thank you for your honest input!
y’all are such a beautiful family!
Awwwww thank you so much!!! We appreciate that! 💜
Very interesting! I live in pg and try to make it my business to share my experience truthfully with anyone willing to listen, the fact that you were there so long and no one connected those dots speaks to the accuracy of this video! sorry to hear about this family! would love to build with yall, the details of your story could help me help whoever's next! sheesh
Hey there, we are back in the states now but PG just didn’t meet our needs. We were recommended there by someone we thought would give us good insight because they lived there….wish we could have linked up with you…
You did absolutely the wrong thing traveling in general…. Should have checked out the whole country before….there’s Placencia, Caye Caulker, San Pedro…. Other inland areas….. did you get with an expat group before coming?
Actually we spoke to a “trusted” resources that lives in Belize before going. We were headed to placencia but you think you can trust someone that’s actually living their life there. So no we didn’t do the wrong thing…we expected for people to tell the truth. It sometimes ego supersedes the truth…
@@BlackHippieCouple and that’s where you went wrong, can’t be too trusting.
I go to San Pedro, Belize every year for visiting family. There are a lot of shady people. I would never trust anyone in Belize. Government workers are super rude. Police is deeply corrupt. A lot of theives everywhere. Seaweed rotting smell. Super expensive. No thank you!
🤣🤣I’m lol because I saw just one video and was wondering where you guys were, now I totally understand… Belize is a paradise for the wealthy… Even the average Americans will not survive Belize… To live a certain lifestyle in Belize, you must have money… Your situation and experience is common to Belizean, you friend set you up! Belize is very expensive!🤷🏽♀️
Girl 🙄 it is not cheap! You speak the truth. It is beautiful tho! And because we have 5 children it’s even more expensive.
Glad you took the chance on Belize and I'm sorry as a Belizean for the experience you had. With that in mind, you did decide to move to a remote part of Belize (if looking at it from an American pair of eyes). The Southern part of Belize is mostly Garifuna culture which is more African starchy foods.
I would suggest trying San Ignacio or somewhere close to there as there are a lot more option and the markets are more abundant with fresh vegetables and fruits. So sorry you you were steered wrong on where to land.
- Internet is not too good compared to US but in the more populated area it's waay better. Keep in mind your location in Belize, remote.
- The construction you experienced is not indicative of all workers, again sorry for the bad experience there. But like all places, you have to shop around to get good labor, check those references and ask to see past work. Most people are their own handy-person in Belize so what you experienced was probably the owner doing it just good enough.
- Getting around is expensive, that is why people walk all over for the most part. Most Belizeans don't ride unless they are going very far.
My one recommendation to you should you choose to go back is make a list of what your requirements are and look at the different areas of Belize that would provide those needs for you.
Not sure if the border is open again but if you live in Corozal, they are close to Mexico where there is a Walmart and Sams Club.
let me tell you...we are thankful for you truthful extensive input...I wish we would have had this advice when we were there...it would been great help....
BELIZE IS STUCK IN THE PAST IT'S A GREAT PLACE BUT IT'S NEEDS UPGRADES I'M FROM BELIZE LEFT IN 71' NEVER BEEN BACK BUT I WILL WHEN I RETIRE, I PROBABLY RUN FOR OFFICE AND MAKE A CHANGE
I heard from several UA-cam videos that you have to pay $200 MONTHLY per person to extend your travel visa. It is not for residential visa. That is very different from most countries that allow 90 days to travel with a passport. I think Mexico is 180 days. All that is on consulate websites. Must do due diligence before entering another country.
hey there yes its $200 BZ monthly to extend your visitors permit
Sorry to hear you left I just coursous to hear more about your trip and become a local . Hope you come back !
hey there! We talk more about our stay in our current video...please feel free to check it out! thank you for dropping a comment!
Totally sucks you had such a bad experience in Belize. You do make some good points. There is a local & tourist price. People will say yes they will do this or that with little to no intent to do so. They are just being nice. Or it will take forever to do. I know it’s more expensive in the Caye but culture is different.
Hey there, like for real when we first arrived I wouldn’t have minded paying more if the amenities we needed were available. Having lived overseas before I know you understand where we are coming from. But we will still be traveling and I’m excited about it!
I love seeing and hearing different perspectives from black people. My family is actually from Belize so ofc because I am descendant of natives we have a different outlook and more knowledge about food and different things. My family is actually from Belize City and when I visited Belize I don’t recall us having a hard time finding food. There were actually many selections, especially with grocery stores, markets, etc. As far as the address thing we actually have an address for the house we own too
it's all based on location truthfully....
Just watched this video and I'm sorry your experience in Belize wasn't the best for you guys... I HOPE that it was just a case of miscommunication with the person that advised y'all, because after having watched your recent videos and getting to know what you guys are about then the small town life of Punta Gorda is definitely not for you guys. Seeing how the internet is a major part of how you guys make your income then, yeah, I am sorry you had that terrible experience of waiting 21 business days for the internet to be connected. However, as you guys said, the instant you speak with an American accent, then there are people here, both local and expats, who will try to take advantage of the situation. I think that the person who was supposed to connect y'all Internet was waiting for y'all to 'grease the wheels', but of course this is conjecture and I may be wrong. As for your food experience, in Belize city there is Mama Chen which is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant (not sure which exactly) and a health food store that sells keto, gluten free, etc... The point is, there's more options in the metropolitan area. Nonetheless, you have a new subscriber and I look forward to seeing where you guys go next, and hopefully when you visit again you'll get better advice and have a better experience. Best wishes for your family.
Yay! Thank you for subscribing! We thank you so much for your advice and input. I wish we would have ran into you while we were there. But we will be back…just a more metro area like you suggested! The comments are helping us decide on which place will be next on our journey!
@@BlackHippieCouple Hope I can meet up with you guys in either San Pedro (most like a City) or Placencia!
Yea I can relate to the integrity part. We have lived global as a family but have been in Brazil for the last year. When we were North, the integrity of work and people was very sketchy and it gets frustrating. I lost thousands up there messing with these folk. It is melanated up there but not right. Came South, a lot less melanated and are treated well and get quality everything.
it's crazy how things can change tremendously based upon your location!
@@BlackHippieCouple ummmm,,, did you not see in the above posters comment that they made it more racial/complexion than location?
Sounds like whoever pointed yall to a place without a real farmers market was hoping to get some money out of you and use you. There's no reason you shouldn't be able to get fresh fruit and vegetables for next to nothing in a tropical place like that.
I have lived in Belize since 80s & LOVE it here in Placencia! Would have been perfect for your family.
We did visit placencia twice and loved it. But by the time we actually visited there we were exhausted and were preparing to head back to the states. But should we come back placencia, caye caulker and San Pedro here we come! Thanks so much for your comment!!!
Good for you to try new places and see this world. Whew....the food thing is gonna be hard. Even when impoverished grow fresh foods, most is exported out and the community gets cheap Chinese imports. The US basically got options beyond options. I I've learned from West Africa, I'm not going no where without shipping food, herbs, spices, water filters or any other necessities.
Green supplements, powders, dried herbs, freeze dried berries. It's not a game fam.
Let me suggest Bali and Thailand for a good balance. Food is bananas, beautiful, many speak English and some diversity. Not black diversity...lol but rich culture.
Aye look Bali is on our list!!!!!!!!!!!!! We took everything with us from blenders to bug spray and I was so glad! Even down to diapers and pull ups. It wasn’t a game for sure!
YOU HIT THINGS RIGHT ON THE NAIL HEAD WITH FOOD AND HEALTH YOU KNOW IT INFORMATION
Good info Thanks and good luck!
Thank you!
When it comes to food we hv vegan spots..n we also hv a big market that sells a huge amount of vegetables n fruits
Thank you for letting us know! I truly wish we would have been able to get to those markets 😞…Where are they located so we know where to go when/ if we come back to visit…
Hey I really appreciate this videos. I'm big on integrity and strait forwardness and the point about people smiling in your face while financial taking advantage would destroy me. I don't require a discount just "fairness" especially if you are trying to raise a family. I guess "survival of the fittest (with little for a moral compass) is what the united states has taught everyone else so .....
We are so glad you enjoy the videos! We try to be as straightforward and honest as possible. Like you, we didn’t want a discount…just fairness. Thank you for your comment!
Any one coming to Belize I would love to help to make your experience worth while.
Maybe we will look you up next time we come to visit!
Hello there! I'll be visiting Placencia in December with plans to relocate soon after. If you're willing, please let me know how to get in touch with you. Thanks!
Yes! I would love to connect!!!
Sorry to hear that didn't get a good experience in belize but u went to the wrong place Punta Gorda is 1 of the smallest town in our country
We totally agree… that’s why we say it was just a bad landing that dictated the rest of our stay. We’re going to give it another try in the near future but we’ll be more prepared for our stay
Go to San Salvador El Salvador to live it has everything you need regarding your lifestyle
That’s awesome to know!! Next we come we may just visit there!
Yuup I do agree El Salvador has everything for you there.
Ok y’all keep saying El Salvador…. The suggestions keep going up!
True, but, it is designed specifically toward making US expats think they still are in the US so of course it will have all the American amenities. I think with the right research and time ahead you can find places in other countries that fit your specific lifestyle. :shrug: :)
@@BlackHippieCouple Oh, hang on. Definitely do research on El Salvador! I dated a guy from there. He had to flee the country. Major cartel crime and killings. Very scary.
Congratulations for wanting to surround your children with quality people 😉🥰
What about the fruit?
yes, our Children's experience and safety is first and foremost so a healthy environment with good folks is everything. about the fruit...you see bananas and coconuts everywhere but that doesn't mean they are available, fresh and readily accessible to purchase in store...thank you so much for your comment!
i know the seamoss guy, the botanical garden lady in orangewalk, please come back in 2023... ill meet yall there... you'll have a totally different experience... if you want... ok peace
I will be going back under different circumstances.
@@BlackHippieCouple cool!.. I hope you'll have a wonderful experience!
I will tell you, most people are not as honest as you two are, people really don't care.
Thank you! Really, we just wanted to keep it as honest as possible. we wished the people we knew in Belize (who we talked to in depth before went) would have told us the real deal about their location so we could make a more informed decision for us and our family. Honesty is everything. Some folks don’t like your being honest and sharing your true experience. We are glad you watched the video! 😊
Hope you asked about how your rice and beans was made as many people use pork in it !😂
Lol exactly! The places we went to said it didn’t have any meat products in it and we didn’t get sick. We didn’t eat them from every place to anddddd I learned how to make some 🔥 beans and rice towards the end of our stay! Yippeeee!
Thank you for the solid info, have you thought about Mexico?
Yessss! Mexico City is on our list for sure!!
Thank you for sharing, Belize was one of the places we were looking to retire..Thank you Thank you.
First lets congratulate you for planning your life after retirement. Make sure to travel around the country first before you make a final decision on your location. Best wishes to you!
Oh wow! Thank you both for making this transparent video! If you don't mind me asking, did you guys move back to the states or did you move to a different country? :)
Hey there! We are now back in the states. Preparing for our next adventure!
Go to the Caribbean West Indies nice but very expensive .Maybe you went to the wrong place in Belize people need to travel places before choosing the place they want to live. In the Caribbean we dint have Wallmark we are not the USA Europe don't have no wallmark either and we are a okay with the big supermarkets big shopping malls.
You had to went Santo Pedro belize .
Hey there, we felt it was important to let people know that there were no big box stores and that’s something to become accustomed to. We weren’t bothered because we are easily adaptable. We will continue traveling thru the Caribbean that’s why we said we would stay until we feel it is time to
Move to our next destination. We are truly nomads so exploring the world is our flex!
I think you should move to Sentinel Island. I hear it’s nice.
Gotta look into that particular island!
Belize City had plenty of veggies even in restaurants. Just left Belize.
That’s what we heard. We were about a 7 hr drive from Belize city.
Punta Gorda is Belize Siberia. Start urban and then go semi rural, then full rural. For #4 why do you think people are leaving the whole Caribbean. I will agree with you on the integrity part in construction and labour. The immigration fees are readly available on the website.
I agree with the start urban and then slowly move rural concept.
Am Sorry about You guys experience here in P.G...
Should try the Beautiful Village of Hopkins next time...am sure you'll love it!
If you decide too....whiching I hope you guys will...
Punta Gorda wasn't a good recommendation for first time travellers....
It cost to be here.. .with a lil bit of finance you can only do so much...
yes, we heard Hopkins is beautiful but moreso for retirees....we are thankful for your honest recommendation....
Been going to Belize for seven years - San Pedro and Caye Caulker. I have never heard of where you lived. Have you considered Panama or Lisbon, Portugal? Trust you all land well.
We’ve heard such great things about Portugal!
As a Belizean who ever recommended Punta Gorda to you was wrong for that...the things you guys mentioned in this video is in Belize City...you probably got that recommendation from someone who came from PG or lives in PG
Hey there, that’s exactly what happened. We were recommended by a person that move there from the States… we heard that Belize city, Cayo district , San Ignacio and San Pedro to name a few would have been more fitting for our needs. Thank you so much for your HONEST insight. We appreciate that.
Also, you said there is no Jewels. Where are y'all from? Gotta be from the Midwest. Chicago? Indiana?
Lol you know it lol we are from the Midwest 😊 but we just wanted to let folks know to not come to Belize looking for big box grocery chains.
I recommend going to Placencia in belize next time, it is one of my favorite places since it is by the sea, also you can go where ever you like that is a safe place for you, I wouldn't recommend you going to PG, it would be the last place i recommend, i know from experience,
I agree… we went to placencia and had a great time!
I am from Belize and Wath I know is that punta Gorda cayo and dangra is more expensive than the athletes I live in Corozal and it's really nice but the entiring part surprised me I didn't know what and from the behalf of Belize I sincerely apologize for ower conducted 😔😔
I’ve heard great things about corozal too. But it’s all a learning experience that at the beginning and end of the day that we are thankful for.
This is excellent and accurate advice.
Thank you. It was just based on our experience where we visited in the country.
Awesome just wanted to really let you know that Belize is a net exporter of food. That means in the grand scheme of things they sell more food than they receive from other countries. They sell a lot of beef and produce to Mexico and Guatemala.
Everywhere we’ve been, the Mennonite’s were in control of all the produce and the locals would sell it for them and the Asians were in control of most of the stores. We learned this by going to so many produce stands and noticing how all the produce was exactly the same so we began to ask where it was coming from and they told us. We haven’t seen any major manufacturing plants at all. Being that belize gets most of its income via tourism, I don’t see how it can, at the same time, be a major food exporter of meat and produce but what do I know. Matter of fact, a local explained to us that what the Mennonite’s don’t produce is actually imported. That’s why companies like Belizean Queen is such a necessity.
@@BlackHippieCouple Spanish lookout in Cayo district and Blue Creek and Yo Creek in the Orange district is where the mennonite communities are. 100's if not thousands of acres just for farming, cattle and other business ventures. Spanish Lookout is actually a mennonite community that resembles a city
you should have visited San Pedro--more modern. the Placencia Peninsula gorgeous and best beaches
Yes we have been told! But if we go back we will definitely visit these spots! Thank you so much for your insight!