Meet the Cave Tour in Belize that makes the ATM Cave Tour look like a walk in the park “Ok Stephanie now I want you to climb up there and stand for a picture,” instructs our guide, Antonio. It’s only been several minutes since John, Antonio and I descended into […]
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Belize Travel Guide: Why to Go, Where to Visit, and What to Do
The first time I traveled to Belize in 2015, I fell in love. When I returned in 2016, Belize became one of those places for me. A place that feels special. A place I can rediscover again and again because there’s so much to be seen. A place that means something to me […]
Paradise Found in Placencia, Belize
Before arriving in Placencia, I worried I wouldn’t like it. People offered up activities for John and me to do incase we got bored during our 4 night stay. I knew the village itself was small. I hadn’t visited last year, so a little fear of the unknown was at […]
Exploring Caracol…Or, A 12 Hour Adventure Like No Other
“Snake! Snake! Snake!” John Chuc, a Maya native of Belize and our tour guide for the day, excitedly slams on the brakes of our passenger van and points to the road in front of us just as a speckled racer slithers away into the brush on our left. We resume forward motion […]
Photo of the Week 06: Belize Bike Riding is No Joke
I like to think I’m a semi-different person when I’m traveling. My inhibitions drop a little bit, I’m more open and willing to trying things that scare me, and I’m somewhat more adventurous. This is how I ended up in a cave used by the ancient Maya for sacrifices, standing […]
The Best Things I Ate in Belize: 2016 Edition
It’s official. I LOVE Belize. I visited Belize for the first time last year with a group of all women, and this year I returned with John. Returning to a place you’ve been before can always be a bit nerve-wracking. I wondered if I would love the country as much as the […]