Tagged With: Belize
Belize live chat: Maya 2012
Text & Photo: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** 2012 is the year when the Maya calendar “ends.” You’ve probably heard “end of the world” rumors and wondered what, exactly, it all means. Tomorrow’s your chance to find out. Our second live chat on twitter takes place tomorrow at 3 PM Eastern (US)/2 PM Belize, and the … Continue reading
December Publications & Updates
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** There’s still so much more to be written about what we’ve done and seen and heard in 2011; we’ll likely be working on stories well into 2012. For now, here’s a quick sampling of some recently published work and other professional updates: Francisco was one of 50 semi-finalists … Continue reading
#VisitBelize Live Chat: Prize Winners!
Text & Photo: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Last week’s #VisitBelize live chat on twitter was a huge success. With 113 participants, 1,111 tweets, more than one million impressions, and a fast-paced, fun conversation, I was really pleased with the outcome. We also had 25 industry sponsors, about half of whom gave prizes to live chat … Continue reading
Belize Live Chat on twitter
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Part of my work with MatadorU involves coordinating a partnership with the Belize Tourism Board that involves sending four writers/photographers to Belize over the course of a year for three-month residencies. Current writer-in-residence, Norbert Figueroa of the Globotreks blog, is hosting a live chat about Belize on twitter … Continue reading
Postcard: Belize River Lodge
Text & Photo: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Mike Heusner knows the river. It’s his front yard and his livelihood; his aptly named Belize River Lodge sits right on the Belize River, less than 5 minutes from the international airport in Belize City. You might see a plane fly over if you go out on the … Continue reading