Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #93056 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 367 pages

Customer Reviews

Curiosity won out!
I bought a couple books on Belize since I'm planning my first trip there in March of 09. Amazon notices these things, and I found Sluder's book in my personal gold box deals one day. I recognized his name, so clicked on the book for a closer look. Let me say my review is totally unsolicited, and I don't have any relationship whatsoever, personal or professional, with Lan Sluder. I did get a good vibe when I saw his name, and recalled his participation in the old Compuserve Travel Forum. For some reason, I associate him with Dallas, American Airlines, mileage running/FF miles, and Belize. Could be poor memory, but there you go. I always liked seeing he'd posted, because he was so generous with his expertise, an articulate writer, and just generally helpful. Since I have no intention of moving to Belize, I had no intention of buying the book. But when I read the reviews, I must admit I was intrigued. Either 5 star or 1 star. Amazing! So, I bought it. And, wonder or wonders, it's turned out to be extremely helpful in my trip-planning. It is totally pertinent to moving to Belize, and anyone who says otherwise hasn't read it. I can't think of any aspect not covered, from deciding to go (or not) to what area to choose, and on from there through house-building, types of residency visas, how to make money, etc, etc. It really gives a lot of insight on what life is like in Belize. For a great sample of content and style, check out Sluder's website, belizefirst.com.
I have to agree with the conspiracy theory. And, go ahead, conspirators, rate this review as not helpful, as all the other positive reviews have been; I can take it, lol.

Great Book
Mr Sluder seems very knowledgeable about every aspect of moving, living and getting along with the people of Belize. I found his book left nothing out about making a decision to move there. All that remains is taking a trip to the country and making up your own mind. I have been to Belize on vacation and found the country and people very pleasant. However, after reading the book I have decided to stay in the USA.

Hilarious!! The "Plan 9 From Outer Space" of travel books
This "travel book" is one of those rare items that crosses the line. It is so wretchedly bad, its really quite funny.

For those unfamiliar, the movie "Plan 9 From Outer Space", is widely regarded as the worse movie ever made. The parallels with this book are striking.

First off, forget the title "Living Abroad In Belize". It has absolutely nothing to do with the book itself. You have to admire the publisher and/or writer for not even attempting to build a story around the title. Instead, they ignore it completely, perhaps hoping no one notices.

Next the pictures, there are many throughout the book. While most travel books have professional pictures directly relating to the country, these appear to be someones vacation snapshots. You could enjoy yourself just browsing through these photos wondering "What were they thinking"

Finally the writing. What seems like an attempt to copy Mark Twain, is more reminiscent of articles found in the free Supermarket shoppers or the over the top language of diner menus.

I could go on, but don't want to give away too many details of this wacky, wierd and wonderful publication. Its more fun to discover them yourselves.