You said it right, Belize is SO SWEET!! Orange Walk is boring and safe too. We loved San Ignacio a lot because it was bigger than Orange Walk but still small enough to feel very comfortable. The melting pot feeling is amazing. Until we talk, no one knows we’re not Belizean lol! It’s great that you have family there. That’s definitely a part that was missing while we were there. We can’t wait to get back. Hopefully you’re still living there and maybe we can connect and hang out! Enjoy your new home! 💜Dee

@@blackabroad Absolutely!

I completely resonate with that! We have been dreaming about going back ever since we left. We’re getting our ducks in a row now but are going back as soon as possible! If you travel abroad, we’d love to hear about your experiences. Everywhere seems better than here…the US sucks haha! 💜Dee

Thanks so much for the support and good luck on yall journey!

🤣🤣 Looks like i need to learn to be more friendly like him! 😂😭 💜Dee

She keeps a joke r 2 lol! Bro I just subscribed to your channel you have some dope content! Thanks for the support and continue to follow us on our journey!

@@blackabroad Well do! Thanks for subscripting to my channel.

@@UnfilteredTravels No problem have safe travels on your journey

Thanks Jaz we luv u and really appreciate the support your one of our day 1's! Eric

Belize is amazing! We appreciate the support and please follow us on our journey

That sounds amazing!! If you email us your contact info, we’ll definitely get in touch when we’re both in Belize or we’ll support your friend’s tours when you go back if you’re not in town at the time. Thanks so much for following 💜Dee

Hey Trish I 👀 your a new subscriber!!! Wow we had no idea they spoke that language in West Africa. It's crazy how we learn something new everyday through these comments. U seem well traveled and we would love to hear any suggestions on dope spots in Belize. Thanks for your support and continue to follow us on our journey!

@@blackabroad Indeed! Unfortunately, I spent a short time in Belize. As a West African Creole, there is a connection with the Belizean Creole people and the Creoles of Louisiana by way of slavery.

That's really interesting to learn! We are looking forward to traveling all over Africa soon. It's too expensive for us right now though. But I did my DNA ancestry and found out that I have a lot of Nigerian DNA, so the connection makes a lot of sense. I hope you get a chance to spend more time in Belize soon. It's such a good vibe! 💜Dee

@@onibioh Trish your full of information. It's crazy because we're from Louisiana

Hey neighbor! Convincing your hubby gets easier the more you travel and really surround yourself in the culture and energy of the place. Meet some locals and eat local food and use public transportation to get a real feel for the area. Also, when you're traveling, don't fill all your time doing excursions and tours. That way you won't overspend by going to all the tourist traps and you also will have time to actually relax and enjoy the area. Last piece of advice is to pick places that you're both interested in visiting. Good luck and let us know how your travels go 💜Dee

You’re awesome too!! One of my best friends just spent a month in the VI and loved it 🥰 one of her good friends is from and currently lives there. But yes, Belize is definitely more affordable. A great thing about Belize really! And as Black people we still feel very at home there. I didn’t feel that way when we were in Panama. We were clearly outsiders. I get treated like an outsider in the US enough lol! We’re making the plans to go back to Belize permanently and we’re posting the process as we go through so others don’t have to make the same mistakes! We can’t wait to get back. Thanks so much for the love!! Keep following and let us know if you do decide to move to Belize, back to the VI, or anywhere else outside the hellish (continental) USA!

@@blackabroad awww thank you🥰... I'm literally here in Belize as we speak . I'm tall so I stand out anywhere I go and I do not like attention😄😄. I'm definitely looking to leave the US also in search of my lil peace 🧘🏾‍♀️of paradise. I'll definitely be staying tuned to your family's exit.

@@blackabroad oh and had a conversation with a cool guy who ended up being that guy🍃😊😂😂😂

Ayyyy 🤸🏾‍♀️ that's what's up!! You got the calm down meds lol! I completely feel you. I'm tall and in Panama I was so out of place because my skin was brown, my hair was blonde (rare over there) and I'm tall and most everyone was average or short, even the guys! We felt like giants in Panama haha! Which part of Belize are you in?

@@blackabroad 😄😄😄correct... I'm in orange walk

Heyyy I made my comment before I got to that part of the video 😂😂😂 ok then, I'm friendly too shit

@@UrGoing2GetHopOns lololol friendly takes you a long ways in belize! It's extremely easy and extremely cheap $5 gets you 5 grms lol!

We’ll be back at the end of the year too but we won’t be back permanently for another year or two. We’re always down for meeting cool people! Just hit us up through our email! 💜Dee

Yessir we definitely will. Congrats on the crib and thanks for the support.

How do you find the house building process is going? I wouldn't even know where to start 😩

@@UrGoing2GetHopOns Checkout FB marketplace. They have rentals, homes for sale, air bnbs, apartments etc..

It’s rainy season from June - November. The thing is the rain is usually pretty brief. The storms might get intense but they don’t usually last very long. And I can honestly say, I feel so comfortable being Black in Belize. I never felt out of place! When are you hoping to visit and which area? 💜Dee

Sorry to hear you had covid but I'm sure she will have another session soon! We discussed that opportunity but it's not that the Belizean's don't have access to technology. Once you get on Google and put up your times and menu's that obligation quickly goes from your own business to a job. The technology is for tourists and the locals understand the buz concepts. These are small family owned businesses ran out there homes. You get big now u have to get a store front, hire people, and make sure you have everything on the menu. Belizean's give me the feel that they just need enough to sustain and not get big and be poppin. These people own their time! So we feel it's just something we need to adapt to. We've left all our ideas from the states in the states and it has helped us find autonomy and truly connect with the culture and the way of thinking living abroad. Great comment and we appreciate all the comments it does wonders for the algorithm. I can tell you've watched all our videos and we greatly appreciate the support thanks so much Brandie! -Eric

There are laws about expats being employed. Any business owned by expats must employ Belizean citizens. That's how they protect their people, which is smart. You could start a consulting business, but you'll need to check the laws first.

Definitely hit us up! You can email us from our page, I believe, but comment back if you can’t find it. I’m not sure if YT blocks emails addresses in comments lol. Would love to make contact when we’re both back in Belize! 💜Dee

No, it was harder to socialize because of the COVID restrictions. But now that they’ve eased, I’m hoping we can do more socializing when we go back. Otherwise, we met people at the places we stayed and when out and about. Most of the taxi drivers and even people just walking around are pretty friendly. 💜Dee

Hey Megan! That’s a great question! During this first part of our travels, we didn’t bring the kids. We didn’t want to disrupt their school schedule and we also wanted to scope out the area and get some experience with international travel (outside of whack ass cruises lol) before we brought the kids. And I think that was best because trying to navigate that with the boys would’ve be super tough!! Now that we’ve done that and visited a few places and decided on Belize, we’re bringing the boys for a few weeks at the end of the year or the top of next year so they can experience it and see how they feel in that environment. Like you, the language barrier was a real concern so then speaking English is such a plus for me bringing the kids down. And In the meantime, we’re all learning Spanish to be able to communicate better in Latin America. Please keep in touch and let us know how your abroad plans are going. We will give any tips and advice we have!! 💜Dee

@@blackabroad I will keep you updated on our journey. My daughter is excited about the journey. Trying to figure out what area I want to stay in now.

How old is your daughter? Our boys are 8 & 10

@@blackabroad My daughter is 9

I'm going to be traveling with my 8 year old son as well! If there's any other moms on this quest - let's connect!!!

We loved them both! Belize immediately felt like home from the culture, language, people, and the lack of infrastructure and material. Belize aligns with our ideals in our search for autonomy. Panama is a beautiful place and it's definitely an easier transition from the 🇺🇸. Outside of the language barrier it has infrastructure, American franchises, culture and just everything you need and want. Expats have infiltrated some of the culture and economy in Panama and it almost defeats the purpose of us leaving the states. Belize covers our basic needs and forces us to become more self sustainable which is what we desire. As far as our wants, we just want to be free and we just want each other! Thanks for your support Darnell and we plan on doing a video about the difference in Panama and Belize soon! Continue to follow us on our journey and good luck with retirement and beginning you journey! Eric

@@samsmom1491 we will check out Belize also, thank you.

I was looking at Panama and actually have my retired Visa but I change my mind. You can feel the racism unless you live in Colon where the Carribean Panamanians are located. Any other place its the lighter Panamanians who prefer the align themselves with European beauty standards. So you do stand out in Panama and I don't like that. So im now looking at Belize and other locations where people are not dying to look white

Belize will definitely be our new home! Belize is exactly what we were looking for as we begun our journey. We plan on visiting Mexico and Central America in the near future including Panama. I'm glad you enjoyed our videos and continue to follow us on our journey!

@@blackabroad No doubt check out some of my Vids for inspiration also. Of course they CAP my views However they can't stop what I put to the ETHER'S thru views. Life as a Chosen One. But thank you for the Inspiration I been planning my EXIT Strategy also. Won't be Africa.. Peace Peace..

@@spiritualstreetz4168 yessir I just subscribed and imma definitely check u out

Hey Seva!! Hawaii looks so beautiful on all the pics and videos I’ve seen. What a paradise! But I hear it’s expensive, so I can definitely understand the desire to move. Belize has inexpensive housing, especially in the smaller or more rural areas like Orange Walk or Ladyville. It’s hard to find places from across the pond, but the best way we’ve found is through Facebook Marketplace. But honestly, it’s best to go down there and either find properties by driving through areas looking for rent or sale signs, talking to the locals, hiring a realtor. I’d suggest taking a visit to spend some time in the cities you’re thinking about so you can live in them and see if they’re a fit. As far as work, that’s the toughest part of it. I work remotely but i have to do it in the US so that’s not an option if I’m abroad. It takes time and money to get a work permit in Belize, so that’s part of what’s delaying our return. It looks like the best option is to do digital freelance work. Once we figure that part out, we’ll definitely post a video about how to navigate the employment process in Belize. Thanks so much for watching and keep following as we grow through this process together! Reach out with any other questions 💜Dee

Yessssss and I love it!

Seriously though! So freaking delicious! If you make your way up north, go to Orange Walk and stop at El Gran Mestizo hotel (best hotel in the city!) and get the stewed lobster at their restaurant Maracas. It’s only $12USD!! Highly recommend all of their food. Service can be slow, but prices are great and the food is amazing! 💜Dee

Exactly! In Belize they are Spanish Creole, whereas in Louisiana, we’re French Creole, more similar to Haiti 💜Dee

Yea we noticed and that's what we love about the Belizean culture there self sustainability.

Internet speeds were great for us all over Belize and Panama. Way faster than at home!

Girl me too!!!! I’m so ready to be back down there! We’ll be posting a new video really soon. Thanks for watching 💜💜 Dee

Agree, probably the best place we’ve found to look while you’re still in the states.

Hey Dyani your channel is dope, we should definitely collab! Email us when u get a sec

@@blackabroad im having difficulty locating your email.

@@Travel4theSol Gm it's pennywellfamily@gmail.com

Lmfao I'm happy u fcks with the channel! Naw we have been back in Louisiana over a month now. The plan is to grind it out and eventually get back out there 4 good

@@blackabroad that’s real shit that’s my plan too save and stack maybe by summer I’ll have some change to put on a piece of land out there!

@@mistercleaton5951 Yessir check out the Facebook marketplace. They have homes, and land for sale also plenty of rentals. Remember Belizean's currency is USA dollar x 2.

@@blackabroad I appreciate you 💯

@@mistercleaton5951 No problem. Good luck with your journey and Holla at us when u get out there so we can link up

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