From Michigan to Belize with Love. A Peace Corps volunteer came to Belize in 1987 and never left.

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Host Javier Gutierrez is joined by Jim Scott for a discussion about his journey to Belize and what made him stay in Belize after coming as a peace corps volunteer in 1987. Jim recounts his time in Belize City and how he assimilated into the culture of Belize and fell in love with the people. They discuss his love of nature and his experiences as a scuba diver, fly fisherman, avid hiker, and a professional in the Belize tourism industry. Jim is an advocate for hospitality training in Belize and together with Lorena Zaldana they own and operate Hospitality Training Services Belize which offers hospitality training and certification in Belize and around the world. They are also the proprietors of the 501Hub, a new restaurant in Belize City which also serves as a training hub for restaurant staff.

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