Expat Guide to Living in Hopkins Village

Whether you're already living in Hopkins Village or preparing to move to Hopkins Village, our Expat Guide to Living in Belize offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Hopkins Village. For answers to specific questions, visit our Belize Forum to talk with expats in Hopkins Village.

Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Hopkins Village

An expat in Hopkins Village, Belize talks about the high cost of medical insurance, traveling to Dangriga or Belize City for medical care, helpful pharmacists in Hopkins Village and more.

Culture Shock in Hopkins Village, Belize

An expat in Hopkins, Belize describes in great detail about life there. Here cultural blunders, the food available there, and the pace of life and much more provide a nice glimpse of what it means to be an expat in Belize.

Retirement in Hopkins Village, Belize

An expat in Hopkins Village, Belize talks about deciding to retire part time in Belize. He and his wife enjoy teaching local kids how to play baseball, attending a church and meeting other expats in their neighborhood.

More Culture Shock Reports for Hopkins Village

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Hopkins Village handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Hopkins Village:

Culture Shock in Hopkins Village, Belize

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Hopkins Village - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Hopkins Village by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Hopkins Village? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Hopkins Village? Help others moving to Hopkins Village by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Hopkins Village with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Hopkins Village, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Hopkins Village. If you are already living in Hopkins Village, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Retiring in Hopkins Village Reports

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Hopkins Village, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Hopkins Village:

Retiring in Hopkins Village, Belize

Retiring in Hopkins Village, Belize

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Hopkins Village? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Hopkins Village by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Hopkins Village? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Hopkins Village? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Hopkins Village, Belize

Expats Talk About The Biggest Challenges They Face Living in Latin America

Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.

Pros and Cons of Living in Belize

Anyone thinking about moving to Belize should carefully consider the pros and cons of expat life in Belize. The article includes insight from expats about the cons (crime, limited healthcare, poor road conditions and more) and the pros (beautiful beaches, friendly people, low cost of living and more).

Top 5 Reasons Expats Move to Central America

From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America.

From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America....