Postcard of the Week: The Adventure Continues
I am nearing the end of my sixth month in Belize -- my longest stretch in a single Caribbean or Central American country at one time since 2008, without hopping anywhere else in between. My last record...
View ArticlePostcard of The Week: #Purple Getaway (#FriFotos)
Beachfront cottage at Matachica Beach Resort.
View ArticleBonus Postcard: Lifeline Foundation’s Annual Black & White Gala in Belize
Last night, I had the honor of being one of three photographers to capture Belize’s most inspiring and glamorous event of the year: the Lifeline Foundation‘s Black and White Gala, hosted by the lovely...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Soon come, Belize
A wonderful seven months in Belize have passed. I am back in the States for a short while — catching up with family, eating lots of my mom’s Ethiopian food and making plans. But it’s not goodbye, it’s...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Relaxing Belizean Style (#FriFotos)
This week’s theme over on Twitter’s FriFotos is style. I thought of this couple, relaxing in style on the dock at Sea Dreams Hotel, Caye Caulker, Belize.
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Sarteneja Blues
Sometimes when I miss traveling and have the re-entry blues, I look back through my photos and remember my favorite moments. Above is Sarteneja, a beautiful and seldom visited fishing village in the...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Architecture (#FriFotos)
Sunrise from the top of Caana, the tallest temple at the Maya archeological site of Caracol, in western Belize. Caanaa is also believed to be the tallest building or man-made structure in the country.
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Battle of The Drums in Punta Gorda, Belize
Garifuna drumming in the streets of Punta Gorda, southern Belize.
View Article5 Reasons to Visit Belize in the Summer
While most tourists visit Belize in the high season, from December through March, heading there during the summer months gives you more bang and more culture for your buck. From discounted hotel deals...
View ArticlePostcards of the Week: Caribbean Summer Scenes (#Frifotos)
It’s summertime and even if that means hurricane season in Belize and the Caribbean, it still doesn’t disappoint. These are just a few scenes on Belize’s Northern Cayes (Caye Caulker, San Pedro and...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: An Afternoon on Hopkins Beach
A visitor relaxing on Hopkins Beach, in the tranquil and affordable Garifuna village of Hopkins, in eastern Belize.
View Article16 Lessons I Learned as a New Guidebook Author
A week ago, I reviewed the final proof pages of my edition of MOON BELIZE. Viewing the entire book in PDF for the first time was an emotional experience. It all looked so beautifully laid out, that I...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Garifuna Junkanu at The Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2013
Backstage at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, three Garifuna junkanu dancers from Belize prepare to go on stage to perform to a full audience, on a scorching Saturday afternoon. This year’s festival...
View ArticleThe Garifuna Collective: Music with A Purpose
“This music is from Belize? I was just there, I never saw that!” a woman exclaimed as I walked past her at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival last Saturday. She was pointing at a set of turtle shells....
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Dreaming of San Pedro
A local relaxing on a pier in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
View ArticleThe Passport Party Project is in Belize
Back in March, I told you about the wonderful Passport Party Project, created by friend, fellow writer and traveler, Tracey Friley. I shared my live welcome, recorded while on Caye Caulker, for seven...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Road Trip North (#FriFotos)
It’s a great road trip when, at some point, you just can’t see the road anymore. More on my travels to the beautiful Gallon Jug Estate in northern Belize, in my upcoming first edition of Moon Belize.
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Carrie Bow Caye, Belize
Gazing out at the reef and sea from Carrie Bow Caye. This is how I’d like my view to look like every Sunday; a girl can dream, can’t >> she? Find out more about this and other southern cayes, in...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Ramon’s Village Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
On Wednesday morning, I awoke to the sad news that a popular, well-known resort in San Pedro (and in Belize) went down in flames after one of the cabanas caught fire the night before, spreading to the...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Belize September Series
Belize’s September Celebrations are in full swing. If you’re into culture and local experiences, it’s one of the best months to visit (aside from November), with a three-week calendar of events. For...
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