Belize was the first stop of my one-month journey across Central America, and even though I only had a short time there, it gave me a beautiful introduction to the region. It was not the kind of trip where I tried to see everything. It was more of a quick but meaningful stop — a mix of city walks, island life, snorkeling, local food, cold beer by the water, and that nervous excitement of starting a much longer backpacking journey. As a Filipino passport holder, Belize also re