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Wildly Civilized: The Bar at Chaa Creek
“When they’re in our house, we take care of them, even if they order water,” says Duane, the Bar Manager. I’m relaxing at Chaa Creek, one of my favorite places on the planet, and seated at the best place in any bar, which is seat number one. Sitting close to the service well lets you Read more
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Good Eats: Pupuseria Damaris
“Buenos Dias!” I say cheerfully. The woman behind the counter looks up at me, clearly busy, and gives me an expression that lets me know she’s ready to receive my order. “What’s your favorite thing on the menu?” I ask. She looks over to the man next to her, and they converse in rapid Spanish Read more
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What To Do If You Find A Bird…
You know the sound when a bird flies into your window? This did not sound like that. TTHHUUUMMMPP!!!! RUSTLE RUSTLE FLAPFLAPFLAPFLAPFLAP. Imagine standing bare-assed about to shower, and suddenly hearing what sounds like somebody throwing a softball at the window, just inches from your face. Startling, to say the least. I peeled the curtain back Read more
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Itinerary: San Ignacio on a Budget
“Belize wasn’t as cheap as I expected!” I’m always bemused when I see posts online not quite complaining about the cost of travel to and within Belize. It usually goes something like this: “We flew to San Pedro and stayed at <insert expensive resort or villa> and rented a golf cart! We ate at the Read more
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Black Hole Drop: Adrenaline Guaranteed
“Just say what the British Army guys say when they step over the edge,” our guide Ismael says with a chuckle and an easy smile. “Fuck this shit, mate!” Of course it’s an easy smile for him. Ismael’s not the one about to step into thin air 300 feet above the forest floor, suspended by Read more
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Itinerary: San Ignacio/ Hopkins in 7 days
First some adventures, then the sun and the sea! A very common request is to help travelers determine the best way to see Belize in all of its glory, which is to say the coast as well as the jungles and wildlife in the Cayo District. For those splitting up a single week, it can Read more
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