If you’ve got Belize on the brain but won’t be paying a visit anytime soon, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a piece of the jewel at home. From iconic treats you can buy at the supermarket to books, bottles of rum, and even a Belizean festival, here are some ways you can enjoy your favorite Caribbean destination from the comfort of home.
1. Order a Bottle of Travellers Rum
Photo by Travellers Liquors
Toast to Belize with a bottle of rum from the country’s favorite local rum maker. With decades of experience and a diverse array of spirits, Travellers Liquors offers the perfect solution for your Belizean blues. In fact, their products can be purchased online through the handful of distributors found across the US and the UK. Your options range from timeless classics like One Barrel and Belizean Rum to new premium selections like Belizean Blue and Ruta Maya Rum.
2. Buy Some Marie Sharp
Marie Sharp’s signature products. Image via Belize My Travels
The unofficial hot sauce of Belize, Marie Sharp’s pepper sauce is a must-have for countless Belizeans both in and out of the country as well as visitors from across the globe. In fact, Marie Sharp’s has won the hearts of so many that it can be found in diverse locations ranging from the U.S. to Taiwan and even Japan. Try your luck searching for it in your local grocery store or purchase it online.
3. Attend a Belize Festival
Photo by Belize My Travels
The Belizean diaspora frequently hosts festivals and events dedicated to celebrating all things home, especially in September, when Belize observes its biggest national holidays. In New York City, for example, the NYC Belize Parkfest will take place on September 7th in the heart of Brooklyn. The event, which also doubles as a fundraiser for Belize’s Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transportation, is set to feature a host of Belizean sounds and flavors. That includes performances by beloved Belizean artists like Aziatic and Kylon Eiley.
4. Buy a Book About Belize
Photo by @passportbookclub on IG
Nothing sparks wanderlust quite like a good book, but the right one might just be able to soothe yours. Whether you’re a fan of fiction or are more keen to pick up something informational, there are a slew of books both set in and about Belize that are sure to entertain. Pick up a timeless classic like Beka Lamb. Or, enjoy some thrilling non-fiction like The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw.
5. Make a Belizean Treat Using the Flavors of Belize Cookbook
Relleno Negro also known as “Black Dinner”. Photo by Flavors of Belize
If you love Belizean food (and who doesn’t) then curb your craving for all things Belizean cuisine by learning how to make some of your favorites right at home. With the Flavors of Belize cookbook now available digitally via Amazon Kindle, preparing your most beloved Belizean foods just got a whole lot easier. Flavors of Belize covers a diverse range of Belizean eats from familiar favorites like fry jack and rice and beans to more inventive fare, too.
Featured Photo courtesy of Traveller Liquors Limited and Belizean Blue Rum
