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May 30, 2025 61 mins

Ever dream of ditching your deadlines for a hammock in Belize? Cris did just that—and she’s not looking back.

In this episode, we follow digital nomad and slow travel pro Cris, who’s been globe-hopping since 2018 and swears by one golden rule: travel slower, live deeper. Her favorite spot to soak it all in? Belize. And after this episode, it might be yours too.

From Placencia Village’s laid-back charm to underground river caves and grilled lobster tail under the stars, Cris walks us through how to make the most of Belize — not just as a tourist, but as someone who belongs.

Discovering Belize and the Art of Slow Travel

What’s inside this episode:

  • 🐢 Why slow travel might be your best travel hack (and how Cris made the leap)

  • 🏝️ Hidden-gem vibes in Placencia Village — perfect if you love warm beaches and even warmer neighbors

  • 👫 Building real community with locals and expats, plus how Rotary International plays a part

  • 🌿 Wild adventures like cave tubing and the legendary ATM Cave (archaeology meets adrenaline)

  • 🦞 The scoop on lobster season, local cuisine, and how to eat like a Belizean beach pro

  • 🧳 Game-changing travel gear picks: Cris’s packable coffee dripper and “never-leave-home-without-it” metal straw

  • 💬 Real talk on cost of living, safety, language, and cultural do’s and don’ts

  • 🏨 Boutique stays in Hopkins and why Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn is more than just a name drop


🎒 Love exploring off the beaten path?
Subscribe, share this episode with your travel crew, and check your passport. Belize might be calling — just don't forget your snorkel or that collapsible coffee contraption.

 

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