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An Island Girl’s Fashion Observations
It's been just over 6 months since I've been off my rock. Really, all things considered, that's not too shabby. Roatan's high season is typically late November through late May, a stretch of time where the tourists are plentiful, and as a result, the hotels,...
What Makes “The Real World” Real?
When I first arrived on the island, it didn't take long to pick up on a common theme amongst many of the expats here: this is not "the real world." I remember chatting with the bakery girl, who had been here about 3 years at the time. She told me all sorts of stories...
When Life Gives You Limes
Unlike some islands in the Caribbean, Roatan does not offer a Home Depot, Walgreens, Sears, TJ Maxx, or anything even remotely close. Even then, the places that do offer household goods, home repair/improvement items, or toiletries are in Coxen Hole (Yes, read it...
Rookie Move
I would like to think that after residing here on the rock for a little over a year, I have most of the important things down. Things like knowing what days to steer clear of the main drag because it will be consumed by cruise shippers in search of a safari taxi; or...