Category: Belize

Planning to travel to Belize? Belize is a great adventure for families. From islands, to caves, to pyramids, read about some of our favorite things to do Belize with kids. Plus get safety information and tips for visiting the country with children.

The local market: a look at real life everywhere

Post author By Melissa
Post date August 7, 2016
8 Comments on The local market: a look at real life everywhere

Parenthood and Passports - Local Markets

Every time we visit a new country I try to get a feel for what life is really like for the people who live there. Maybe it’s a natural curiosity or a desire to break…

Post author By Melissa
Post date July 31, 2016
13 Comments on Driving across the Belize/Guatemala border

Parenthood and Passports - Driving across the Belize Guatemala border

Border crossings can be a bit confusing, especially when it comes to Central America. Unlike in the European Union, crossing into another country in the Americas is a process… sometimes a lengthy one. But that…

Post author By Melissa
Post date July 8, 2016
10 Comments on Weird Things You’ll See In Belize and Guatemala

Parenthood and Passports - Weird things you'll see in Belize and Guatemala

To say life in Belize and Guatemala is different than it is in the United States would be somewhat of an understatement. The USA may share the same continent as these two countries, but that’s…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 26, 2016
No Comments on Belizean Shores: A budget-friendly resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize

Ambergris Caye is a popular island destination for families, couples, and even solo travelers looking for a relaxing vacation. The island itself isn’t very large, but it is filled with luxury resorts, budget hostels, and…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 26, 2016
No Comments on Things to do in Ambergris Caye and San Pedro

Parenthood and Passports - San Pedro with kids

Ambergris Caye (pronounced key) is the largest of the Belizean islands. It’s roughly 25 miles long and half a mile wide. It is one of the most popular places for vacationers to Belize. Although the…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 26, 2016
No Comments on A day trip to Rio On Pools in Belize

Parenthood and Passports - Rio On Pools Belize

Rio On Pools is located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve in the Cayo District of western Belize. It is just a few miles away from the Rio Frio Cave, which is another popular, albeit…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 26, 2016
5 Comments on The best Mayan ruins in and near Belize

Belize has some of the most impressive and well preserved Mayan ruins in the world. Caracol, Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech are three of the best known Mayan ruins sites in Belize. They are all located…

Post author By Melissa
Post date June 26, 2016
No Comments on Rio Frio Cave (and other kid-friendly caves in Belize)

Passports - What to do if you leave something on a plane

Belize is an adventure destination filled with great diving spots, waterfalls, ruins, and caves just begging to be explored. Unlike caves in other parts of the world, the cave system in Belize is a rich…

Parenthood and Passports - Table Rock Jungle Lodge

Western Belize is known for it’s luxurious and eco-friendly jungle lodges. In fact, staying in a Belize jungle lodge is so popular that it has basically become part of the Belizean experience. We stayed at…