North & Central America Archives - Page 8 of 25

Landing in the Lap of Luxury: Our New House in Panajachel, Guatemala

The dictionary defines luxury as: the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain. There was a time in my life when I yearned for...

The REAL Magic Kingdom: Tikal, Guatemala

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A single light from our truck camper barely penetrates the engulfing darkness as I stand outside, head cocked, staring in awe at the sea of stars above. Wow. My brain can't begin to comprehend the immensit...

Belize: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Join us as we share our adventures in Belize. We spent about 4 amazing months driving through much of Mexico. It's an incredible, safe and stunning country with a lot to offer. Our time in Belize was much shor...

When Weird, Strange, Incredible and Crazy Becomes Normal: Placencia to Guatemala

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Placencia, Belize The view from the window of my home-made camper is almost like a postcard. Tawny sand stretches out to meet the glittering sea which reflects the fading light of day. Inside my little hous...

Mother Nature, I Love/Hate You – Hopkins Belize

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Join our adventures in Hopkins Belize! Hopkins Belize, with its laid-back vibe and lush surroundings, offered us a blend of wild nature and unexpected challenges, setting the stage for a trip that was anything...

Spending the Day in Caye Caulker, Belize

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After staying for a week on Ambergris Caye with friends, we made a quick day stop on Caye Caulker, on the way back to the mainland. (more…)...

Posing as Guinea Pigs in an Experiment of Human Behavior – Ambergris Caye, Belize

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Relaxing on a lounge chair, my Kindle in hand, my children splash and play in the pool which overlooks the turquoise ocean touching the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize. A small smile curls my lips, cont...

Why Wait Until Retirement to Live ‘Like a King’? Why Not Do It Now? Interview with the King Family on Ambergris Caye, Belize

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Sabina King gazes out toward the ocean from the island that she calls home. Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. –Wil...

Kids, How Was School Today? – Ambergris Caye, Belize

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What does a typical day of world-school look like? Here's a small sampling of the things we did and learned today on Ambergris Caye, Belize: Physical Education/Health & Fitness "This is a good workout, Mo...

Belize Culture Shock and Making the Best of Bad Travel Experiences

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Getting back in the saddle sometimes produces soreness. We spent seven 'soft' weeks on the shore of Bacalar. It's only been three days 'back in the saddle' for us, but we're feeling the tenderness. You c...