16:52 Mel thank you for the fantastic tips. I’m going to Belize Apr 18 for the first time & Ive watched a bunch of TH-cam videos on the place but yours is one of the best. I can’t wait to check it all out. Snorkeling is my main objective & will start out in Caye Caulker then to Hopkins with a side trip to San Ignacio. Just 7 days in Paradise. I’m also gonna look for possible property options.
Thank you, I'm so glad I could be of help! When in San Ignacio, you might like Eva's, a great place for late night drinks with locals. And when snorkeling, please be sure to wear a t-shirt over your swimsuit and lots and lots of SUNSCREEN! I got burnt like a lobster lol. And good luck on your property hunt! 😉
Going to the Belize Ruin today!! Can’t wait. You are right; talking to the locals is the best way to get knowledgeable information to make the best decisions. Thanks again!,
@@SNOWRYAN8 Oh my god, how long are you staying there? What's on your itinerary? Have you tasted the coconut rum, or the Badman? I wanna know everything! And if you're in San Ignacio and go to Eva's, please say "Hi" from me to Jessie and Sopal!!! 😍😍😍
Great job Mel, Booked our trip for November. My wife and I are doing 4 weeks and touring the the coast, San Pedro, caye Caulker. Your video was very helpful. Presented well, could watch you for hours! Lol ❤️
I'm happy you were safe in Belize. Thanks for sharing this video of my little country. I haven't been there in 20 years, but planning to visit very soon. 😊😊
Oh wow, that's gonna be an EPIC trip then! Which region you'll be going to? I'm still saving up, i wanna go to Placencia next, see Lamanai, Caracol, visit wildlife sanctuaries 👀. But most importantly - drink Belikin! 😂
Thank you!! Planning a trip with some friends and this is very beneficial information!! Very good to know where to go and where to stay away from. You may of just saved me a ton of money on transportation too!! Can’t wait for Belize!!!
Add the Belize Zoo to your must see list. Jaguar, tapirs, toucans! It's a chance to see Belize wildlife up close and the best part is they only keep animals that can't survive in the wild! Go early if it's hot. Most critters siesta during the hot hours.
aaaargh, i wish i had time to see all of them! But isn't it a good reason to go back? 😀 And for me, separate respect goes for the locals who put so much care and love for their animals, I'm dying to see more
Thanks for sharing your experience and helpful tips! The food looks scrumptious!😊😋 The cayes are the safest place to be. I'm glad you had a great time. Safe travels!😍
you know, when you're traveling you rarely get to hang out with the people but bcuz Belize is sooo different, I still have that feeling like I have relatives waiting there 😅
I have seen many videos on Belize but your video was the best! I liked how you were very specific about prices, exactly what to do, and where to stay... that was important to me. When you were in San Ignacio, where did you stay and how much did it cost?
Thank u! Ur comment means a world to me! In San Ignacio, we stayed during Easter at Mana Kai Camping and cabins, and I just checked the price, it was $50/night back then. If u wanna see how it is there, one of my videos feature it in the beggining of an episode "Inside lush jungles of Belize". They were very welcoming and helpful, the cabins were cozy, clean, and you wake up to the sounds of jungles 🥰
Yeah! The fruits!!! They taste organic and real! For the food, everything i ate was delicious. I juuust wished it was lobster season when I was visiting
I was in Corozal,Belize in 2017 and am planning on going back in Feb 2024 because I fell in love with the place.I will give you my perspective in the same sequence as Mel did. I - Safety.....I felt very safe in Corozal and the locals I spoke with told me the same.I never felt threatened by anyone and I always felt safe walking around after dark. II-Transportation..... In 2017 I went through Mexico to get to Belize.I flew into Cancun and caught the bus.It was a six hour drive and I loved it but it was Mexico not Belize.Once over the border I got a cab to Corozal which is only about 8 miles from the border.Once in Corozal I walked everywhere because its not a big town so walking from one end to the other took about half an hour.Next year I'll fly into Belize City and then get the bus to Corozal. III - Food and Drink.....The local food is the way to go because that's all there is,there's no McDonalds or Wendy's there so your only real choice is local but don't worry because its delicious.And of course you gotta have a Belikin or two (or six).I am vegetarian and did find the vegetarian options to be somewhat limited so I'm hoping that's improved next year. IV - Budget.....I found Belize to be very affordable.I budgeted for a certain amount and actually came home with more than I expected.Because Corozal isn't really a tourist area,there's no beach except at certain hotels.there wasn't a lot to buy but I was not really there as a tourist. V - What to do.....I was in Corozal mainly to look at property so sightseeing wasn't high on my list.I did go to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye but didn't really enjoy it as it was too "touristy" and as I'm not into snorkeling it wasn't a place I really enjoyed. To sum up.....Belize is an amazing place with very friendly locals.I found it both safe and affordable.Corozal isn't really a place for families with children as there's not much for them to do but if you're looking for a safe quiet place to just relax and chill out from life back in the rat race then I'd highly recommend Belize.There is still a strong possibility I will retire there.
Thank you for an amazing rundown here! I wish I was in Corozal as well. And you're right, there's a very high probability of me retiring there as well.People talk about a place changing you, and me, being not such a water person and being from Mongolia, from a landlocked country thousands of miles away, Belize took me home somehow! I think the real beauty of the country is really the people ❤️
my wife and I are looking ar buying property in Belize and starting a small B &B resort. The Issue is the property is south of Belize city. only accessable by boat right now. hearing the south side of the city is the high crime area makes me second guess this location.
Wow, great idea! 👏 Belize is really picking up steam in numbers of tourists! But yeah, you're right, location is everything. It seemed like the biggest tourist hot spots are the islands ( Caye Caulker, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye etc.) and mountain towns like San Ignacio. Locals told me to avoid the south side of Belize city, due to gang violence. But I'm not one to give advice, though hehe. Best of luck in starting a new venture! 😉
Hi! Love your question! 😍 I filmed it on Fern Dell Trail in Griffith park, one of my favorite "hikes", because it's one of the easiest 😅 also you can see turtles, different fish and even small crabs in the ponds. About the prices, can you send me the timestamp of the exact sentence? Is it the food portion - snapper costs 15 to 16 in Belizean dollars which is $8 USD, beer around $2 USD, rum $5 USD, hotels $40 USD and so on. Alright, plz let me know if I answered your question right 😉
It's not on me to say that Belize is unsafe. I can only tell you from my experience and my time there was great. I don't wanna be fake and say "avoid it" with no reason. As with any country, you have to know areas to avoid. And I do say which ones I avoided, listening to locals, in this video and in several of my Belize videos. Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.
Hi beautiful did you know that the British brought close to 600 Chinese to Belize in 1860 why I say that my grandma is Chinese that was brought here as farmers which you know what was the real motive grandma name Lin
Oh wow, that's beautiful! Yeah, I didn't know there was that much Asian presence in Belize before going there! All I heard was Belize was diverse, and that people from Africa, China, and the East Indies were brought to work 🤓
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Tips are cool and useful. But...you know what's even better? More immersive Belize videos : th-cam.com/play/PLuSgNYUgubtCMJ6Sbh-cJBx-YiFGDHb8t.html
Finally some real advice! Thank you. So many videos do NOT offer any important information. This is the best!!!
I'm soooo happy I could help someone! Thank you so much, your comment warms my heart!!!
Its not. She got so much wrong. Research before you give advice
@@chrisskorwid4635 plz enlighten me 😘
16:52 Mel thank you for the fantastic tips. I’m going to Belize Apr 18 for the first time & Ive watched a bunch of TH-cam videos on the place but yours is one of the best. I can’t wait to check it all out. Snorkeling is my main objective & will start out in Caye Caulker then to Hopkins with a side trip to San Ignacio. Just 7 days in Paradise. I’m also gonna look for possible property options.
Thank you, I'm so glad I could be of help! When in San Ignacio, you might like Eva's, a great place for late night drinks with locals. And when snorkeling, please be sure to wear a t-shirt over your swimsuit and lots and lots of SUNSCREEN! I got burnt like a lobster lol. And good luck on your property hunt! 😉
Shout out from Belize always loving your video's thank you for putting beautiful Belize on the map take care and be safe ❤
Thank you, brother, I dreaaam of the warm, turquoise waters, fry jacks, and rum from time to time 😉
Omg. Now I’m really exited to visit Belize!! Lol
Thank you for the amazing information. Love how passionate you are about communicating with locals.
Thank you so much!! 😍
Going to the Belize Ruin today!! Can’t wait. You are right; talking to the locals is the best way to get knowledgeable information to make the best decisions. Thanks again!,
@@SNOWRYAN8 Oh my god, how long are you staying there? What's on your itinerary? Have you tasted the coconut rum, or the Badman? I wanna know everything! And if you're in San Ignacio and go to Eva's, please say "Hi" from me to Jessie and Sopal!!! 😍😍😍
Great job Mel, Booked our trip for November. My wife and I are doing 4 weeks and touring the the coast, San Pedro, caye Caulker. Your video was very helpful. Presented well, could watch you for hours! Lol ❤️
Amazing!!! You're gonna have a trip of a lifetime! 😃 So glad to be of help ❤
I'm happy you were safe in Belize. Thanks for sharing this video of my little country. I haven't been there in 20 years, but planning to visit very soon. 😊😊
Oh wow, that's gonna be an EPIC trip then! Which region you'll be going to? I'm still saving up, i wanna go to Placencia next, see Lamanai, Caracol, visit wildlife sanctuaries 👀. But most importantly - drink Belikin! 😂
Thank you!! Planning a trip with some friends and this is very beneficial information!!
Very good to know where to go and where to stay away from. You may of just saved me a ton of money on transportation too!! Can’t wait for Belize!!!
My pleasure! Belize is just gonna steal your heart! You'll have amazing adventures, I'm sure 😉
Add the Belize Zoo to your must see list. Jaguar, tapirs, toucans! It's a chance to see Belize wildlife up close and the best part is they only keep animals that can't survive in the wild! Go early if it's hot. Most critters siesta during the hot hours.
aaaargh, i wish i had time to see all of them! But isn't it a good reason to go back? 😀 And for me, separate respect goes for the locals who put so much care and love for their animals, I'm dying to see more
Thanks for sharing your experience and helpful tips!
The food looks scrumptious!😊😋 The cayes are the safest place to be. I'm glad you had a great time. Safe travels!😍
Thanks for appreciating! 😍 I miss it so much..☺️
Very helpful video! I'll be there in late February and can't wait to do some of the things you did.
Oh wow, so happy for you! You'll have an amazing time! Don't forget to put plenty of sunscreen though 😋
Yes, The people are very friendly in Belize. The food looks scrumptious! I miss the Good food.
you know, when you're traveling you rarely get to hang out with the people but bcuz Belize is sooo different, I still have that feeling like I have relatives waiting there 😅
I have seen many videos on Belize but your video was the best! I liked how you were very specific about prices, exactly what to do, and where to stay... that was important to me. When you were in San Ignacio, where did you stay and how much did it cost?
Thank u! Ur comment means a world to me! In San Ignacio, we stayed during Easter at Mana Kai Camping and cabins, and I just checked the price, it was $50/night back then. If u wanna see how it is there, one of my videos feature it in the beggining of an episode "Inside lush jungles of Belize". They were very welcoming and helpful, the cabins were cozy, clean, and you wake up to the sounds of jungles 🥰
I love the food and all the fruits.
Yeah! The fruits!!! They taste organic and real! For the food, everything i ate was delicious. I juuust wished it was lobster season when I was visiting
❤❤❤❤ Awesome information
Thank uuuu 🤗 Happy to help
fair report. Thank You. 😎😎😎
Bayarlalaa! 😊
3:15 - 688 Beilze bus terminal 4 3hs to San Ignacio
Thank you!
Cool! Thank you ❤️
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I was in Corozal,Belize in 2017 and am planning on going back in Feb 2024 because I fell in love with the place.I will give you my perspective in the same sequence as Mel did.
I - Safety.....I felt very safe in Corozal and the locals I spoke with told me the same.I never felt threatened by anyone and I always felt safe walking around after dark.
II-Transportation..... In 2017 I went through Mexico to get to Belize.I flew into Cancun and caught the bus.It was a six hour drive and I loved it but it was Mexico not Belize.Once over the border I got a cab to Corozal which is only about 8 miles from the border.Once in Corozal I walked everywhere because its not a big town so walking from one end to the other took about half an hour.Next year I'll fly into Belize City and then get the bus to Corozal.
III - Food and Drink.....The local food is the way to go because that's all there is,there's no McDonalds or Wendy's there so your only real choice is local but don't worry because its delicious.And of course you gotta have a Belikin or two (or six).I am vegetarian and did find the vegetarian options to be somewhat limited so I'm hoping that's improved next year.
IV - Budget.....I found Belize to be very affordable.I budgeted for a certain amount and actually came home with more than I expected.Because Corozal isn't really a tourist area,there's no beach except at certain hotels.there wasn't a lot to buy but I was not really there as a tourist.
V - What to do.....I was in Corozal mainly to look at property so sightseeing wasn't high on my list.I did go to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye but didn't really enjoy it as it was too "touristy" and as I'm not into snorkeling it wasn't a place I really enjoyed.
To sum up.....Belize is an amazing place with very friendly locals.I found it both safe and affordable.Corozal isn't really a place for families with children as there's not much for them to do but if you're looking for a safe quiet place to just relax and chill out from life back in the rat race then I'd highly recommend Belize.There is still a strong possibility I will retire there.
Thank you for an amazing rundown here! I wish I was in Corozal as well. And you're right, there's a very high probability of me retiring there as well.People talk about a place changing you, and me, being not such a water person and being from Mongolia, from a landlocked country thousands of miles away, Belize took me home somehow! I think the real beauty of the country is really the people ❤️
my wife and I are looking ar buying property in Belize and starting a small B &B resort. The Issue is the property is south of Belize city. only accessable by boat right now. hearing the south side of the city is the high crime area makes me second guess this location.
Wow, great idea! 👏 Belize is really picking up steam in numbers of tourists! But yeah, you're right, location is everything. It seemed like the biggest tourist hot spots are the islands ( Caye Caulker, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye etc.) and mountain towns like San Ignacio. Locals told me to avoid the south side of Belize city, due to gang violence. But I'm not one to give advice, though hehe. Best of luck in starting a new venture! 😉
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Say no more! I'll be there 😍 just gotta save up first 😅
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First, Where in LA is she filming the commentary? Second, When quoting prices; is it BZD or USD ? Please Clarify.
Hi! Love your question! 😍 I filmed it on Fern Dell Trail in Griffith park, one of my favorite "hikes", because it's one of the easiest 😅 also you can see turtles, different fish and even small crabs in the ponds. About the prices, can you send me the timestamp of the exact sentence? Is it the food portion - snapper costs 15 to 16 in Belizean dollars which is $8 USD, beer around $2 USD, rum $5 USD, hotels $40 USD and so on. Alright, plz let me know if I answered your question right 😉
@@MelMashbat the taxis , $25 , Blz or US the ferry price ect . Loved your video but was confused on the pricing because both countries use dollar lol
Oh sorry, lol, the taxis are $25 in US dollars, $50 Belizean 😅
It doesn't look appetizing but I bet it is delicious.
i was craving Fry jacks but they said they only serve it in the morning :-(
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You have a police or guard standing on the street near you at the bus station
Yes, check out this video, th-cam.com/video/I4QsGex7eos/w-d-xo.html
I heard that there are gangs in Belize city
Coconut oil or milk not coconut water 🎉🎉🎉
Right! Did I say water? Good catch, thank youuuu! Oh how I miss Belize...
If you are going to give advise. Make sure you know what you are taking about.
Please tell me what you're referring to?
Wow living it up, drunk in the morning
yeah, i have a problem 😅
Say it is not SAFE so not everyone goes to Belize
It's not on me to say that Belize is unsafe. I can only tell you from my experience and my time there was great. I don't wanna be fake and say "avoid it" with no reason. As with any country, you have to know areas to avoid. And I do say which ones I avoided, listening to locals, in this video and in several of my Belize videos. Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.
Hi beautiful did you know that the British brought close to 600
Chinese to Belize in 1860 why I say that my grandma is Chinese that was brought here as farmers which you know what was the real motive grandma name Lin
Oh wow, that's beautiful! Yeah, I didn't know there was that much Asian presence in Belize before going there! All I heard was Belize was diverse, and that people from Africa, China, and the East Indies were brought to work 🤓