A Foreign Perspective

This piece is a sharp, cathartic critique of a certain type of expat living in Belize—entitled, grumpy, and hypocritical individuals who impose their standards on the local way of life. The author describes their meddling, passive-aggressive gossip, and relentless negativity, from gatekeeping paradise to complaining about public beaches and nonexistent regulations while enjoying the perks of living there.

Despite the frustration, the piece ends on a note of defiance: rather than absorbing their toxicity, the author chooses to reflect it back, focusing instead on what truly matters—family, peace, and the freedom to live life on their own terms.