The Stress of Island Home Ownership
There are a few things that I have come to appreciate about western industrialized nations. For example: flushing the toilet without a thought for where it all goes, which goes hand in hand with turning on the faucet and having potable water (although I'm from...
Being Bookish on a Book-less Rock
I find myself currently living on the little island of South Caicos. If you haven’t heard much about South Caicos, that’s because there are only two resorts with three restaurants between them both and then two other places to eat in town, one of which is only open on...
12 Surprising Ways You’re Being a High-Maintenance Island Guest
If there is one phrase that is common amongst all island visitors, it's, "Don't worry about us, we're easy!" Just typing that makes me laugh. Every time a houseguest breezily assures me how truly simple it will be for me to have them stay in my home, I have to pause...
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...
13 Luxuries of Island Living
Someone is asking you to describe island life - what words do you use? Free-spirited? Laid-back? Unfussy? Luxurious? I lost you on that last one, didn't I? Unless you're a fancy pants tourist looking to book a stay in a private island resort complete with personal...
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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