Hello Google. How do I say “Which way to the beach in Mayan?” There’s four highways in Belize. No kidding. Four major …

The big cat quietly scrunched up its body, coiling its muscles as a competitive swimmer would on the starting blocks. Her mass …

On our first morning here back in November we were excited by bird call from a host of tropical flyers. Squeaking Kiskadees, …

A soft pull or a gentle tug. That’s how to get your snorkeling partner’s attention. Something more dramatic could mean a spinning …

Sourdough coconut pancakes with fresh coconut and bananas give the taste of the islands to Christmas morning.

“I was nine years old and the air tank on my back was as tall as I was. I remember how beautiful …

In my hands is a basalt stone, about the size of a small running shoe. I’m rubbing  roasted cocoa nibs on a …

The green torpedo burst into the air, exploding the water around it. It hung in the air, shimmering in the sunlight, flapping …

The “beach” here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is somewhat illusory. While most of the beach is public, the combination of sea …

Considering his night, Bobby’s smile is energetic. He six foot tall frame balances gracefully in his six foot long kayak. He’d spent …

The week of our arrival to our temporary home here on Ambergris Caye, the island received about 12 inches of rain courtesy …

The first coral bed we approach is the size of a minivan and it pulsates with life, a magical alien life. It’s life one would find in a Dr. Seuss book; translucent purple leaves the size of a large pizza, scaly green and orange tubes full of 45 degree corners, some with tiny eyeballs winking from inside, there’s yellow bumps, red rocks, and green bruises. There’s spikes and string and curtains of yellow fabric, all dancing to the beat of the water.

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