It’s Not a Competition, But If It Was… We’d ALL Be Winning!
I feel like we have FINALLY gotten to the point (two and a half years later, mind you) where we’ve stopped judging and comparing storm stories post Hurricanes Irma/Maria. She was here for the storms, she left for the storms, she left after the storms, she stayed...
To Market, To Market… on Mauritius!
Mauritius is known for its markets and as a newbie to the island, I thought I would give shopping at “The Market” a bash. That was my first mistake. You don’t give shopping at the market “a bash” because it WILL bash you. Allow me to explain... I donned my...
BYOI: Bring Your Own Inflatable
Before moving to The Bahamas, I thought that inflatables were either rings or mats, and only to be used in a pool. I’ve since seen the light. Inflatables are an essential part of island life. As a family, we like to spend our downtime going to quiet...
Rugby in Fiji: Not Just for Men Anymore
Every country has a sport that its citizens are particularly passionate about. For Fiji, that sport is rugby. Yes, rugby - that sport where you get to watch players hurling themselves fearlessly onto the opposing team members who will try their best to get an...
Island Humidity: Oh, How I Loathe Thee
"I'd walk through fire for my daughter. Well not FIRE, because it's dangerous. But a super humid room. But not too humid, because my hair" - Ryan Reynolds Some people think I am being overly dramatic when it comes to island humidity, but I assure you, I am not....
When It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Island Life
When I leave this beautiful island of Mauritius, there are many things I'm certain I'll miss: the kind-hearted local people, the array of cultures, street food, Sega music and dance, the beautiful shades of the ocean, and the spectacular landscape. Having been so...
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