How to Make Friends & Build Your Island Social Circle
Choosing to spend your retirement in someplace other than where you had been living for most of your working life is a huge step with many joys and some challenges. For me, the choice to live on my particular rock was an easy one, as I knew the island and had lived...
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Introducing Rock Talk: The All Things Island Forum
I have an exciting new addition to the Women Who Live on Rocks website to share with you today and I'm hoping it's something you will find immensely useful! I've been getting requests via email and through our social media accounts for awhile now that I haven't had...
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What To Do When A Hurricane Is About To Hit
There is a hurricane on a direct course for your island. The store shelves are empty and you think you've done all you can do to prepare thus far, but you worry you've missed something essential. Don't panic. Here are 9 Proven Last Minute Tips that you can do...
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10 Travel Tips for Island Hopping in the Caribbean
When looking at a map of the Caribbean, it's natural to want to explore. The prospect of island hopping and experiencing a variety of rocks sounds exciting and fun. So many islands in such a small geographic space - it should be easy, right? Not quite. Anyone who has...
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Island Adventures: Conquering Blue Mountain Peak
A few years ago, I made the decision to climb a hill or mountain in every country I visited. As an island girl who often travels solo, accomplishing this feat usually involves finding a hiking group online. However, when I visited Jamaica, I had a group of friends...
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5 Obstacles (+ Solutions!) to Healthy Living on an Island
Leading a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge no matter where you live. But on an island, we face some unique obstacles that can feel hard to overcome (Did someone say, "rum punch?"). As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on a rock, I'm deeply familiar with how...
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