Jumping Through Those Island Hoops
In relocating to an island from the US, there are so many new things to wrap your head around. Practically everything is different - none more so than driving. On my island, you do not pump your own gas - ever - and driving here can be likened to suicide. You just...
How to Travel Off Your Island as a Pet Owner
House and pet sitters can help any island dweller to travel off the rock, leaving their homes and pets safely behind. Find out how house and pet sitting works so you can find a sitter for your furbabies the next time you leave the rock.
Behind the Scenes with an Island Airbnb Host
Airbnb has taken over our little island of Montserrat. I was skeptical about its presence at first (and, admittedly, still am a bit), but so far, things have been generally positive. Our island is unique in that we don't have any major chain hotels, so most people...
The Search for the Perfect Island Home
I recently read Olivia's post, Which Island is the Right Island for You? and was inspired to write about our search for our perfect island home. I feel confident that there are many people in this Women Who Live on Rocks community who dream the same dream that brought...
Tips for a Successful First 90 Days on an Island
Michael D. Watkins' famous book, The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter outlines important steps you can take to succeed in a new job in your first 90 days. Moving from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC to a small rock in...
Which Island is the Right Island for You?
It's natural to wonder what it would be like to live on a rock. Perhaps you've found yourself on vacation on a beautiful island and are thinking, “Imagine what it would be like to live here!” It happened to me too. I pondered that very thought myself, and I eventually...
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