Dreaming of a White Christmas
Sometimes people ask me, "Are there any downsides to living on a beautiful tropical island?" Even in the asking, you can tell they're thinking it's impossible for there to be anything that could make all the white sand beaches not worth it. But of course there are...
The Ultimate Island Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Looking out the window from my desk at the near oppressive Caribbean sunshine and the boats sailing by on the sparkling water below (not to mention the sweat trickling down between my boobs - yeah, you knew I had to temper that fantasy scene), it feels a little...
10 Things about Island Christmas that Confuse and Delight Me
As I celebrate my very first Christmas on my rock, I can't help but notice how oddly and wonderfully different it is to everything I'm used to... 1. It begins on November 1st, not the weekend after Thanksgiving. It's like, "Bye bye Halloween, hello Santa and Baby...
100+ Unconventional Gifts for the Islander on your List
Islanders are not your average people. And this is not your average gift guide. Find something for your island friends, your island family members, or treat yo'self! Here's a list of randomly awesome gift ideas from all your favorite women who live on rocks. Happy...
How to Survive Your First Carnival
Starting at the end of July, Anguilla was buzzing with talent competitions, Battle of the Band nights, food everywhere you turned, and, of course, boat races. Carnival had arrived! Every summer, Anguillians celebrate their emancipation from slavery with parades,...
An Xpat Xmas
I moved out to Tortola on the 11th of December in 2012. My mum was aghast that I had chosen to move right before Christmas. Whilst I didn't want to miss out my family's holiday celebration, after waiting a long 6 months for my work permit to come through, I wasn't...
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