Why I Stand By Our “Crazy” Decision To Move to Belize

Why I Stand By Our “Crazy” Decision To Move to Belize

When my husband Dave and I first visited Belize we were blown away by the island lifestyle and culture. We loved seeing swaying palm trees and white-sand beaches everywhere we looked. We loved seeing people actually enjoying their day, walking to get their groceries, the lack of materialism, and the fact that we could be outside 12 months a year.

A Snapshot of Daily Life in Sunny, Snow-Free Belize

A Snapshot of Daily Life in Sunny, Snow-Free Belize

Life here is busy, but it’s a good kind of busy. We have less driving and commuting than when we lived in Ohio…and we don’t miss traffic jams, shoveling snow, and de-icing the car in the morning, which used to take up so much time. Here, grocery shopping or paying bills involves a bike ride or a walk in sunny weather, where you can hear birds and see the beach.

Our First Wonderful Year in Placencia, Belize

Our First Wonderful Year in Placencia, Belize

Exactly one year ago, I was sitting on my couch in snowy Cleveland. At that time, I hadn't left Northern Ohio for more than three weeks at a time. I was spending my time watching International House Hunter shows and researching on every travel blog and forum I could...trying to find out if living in Central America was a realistic dream for my husband, Dave, and I.