Moving to an Island | Women Who Live On Rocks

Island Girl Problems: Hand Washing in the Caribbean

Though I currently live on the island of Montserrat, my first destination after I left New York (where I spent most of my life) was Antigua, the island of my birth. Shortly after I got there, I was met with a conundrum: laundromats were not on almost every street...

Comparing Island Life: Maui & Saba (QUIZ!)

by Kelsi Folsom

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the second post in our new series where women who have lived on multiple rocks compare the lifestyles of different islands. If you missed the first one, click here. This site receives so many questions in the realm of “What’s it like to live...

Things You Will Have to “Get Over” to Live on an Island

by Tori Chriestenson

When you decide to move to an island, it's important to your happiness - and therefore, survival - that you become accustomed to some less than desirable aspects of daily life. Here are just a few potential obstacles to your island serenity that you will need to...

Island Odd Jobs: Skydiving in Saipan

by Kristin Berry

A Leap Of Faith - From 14,000 Feet "Do you want to skydive in Saipan?" Most would reply, "Does it look like I have a death wish?" And then follow it up with, "Where the hell is Saipan?" I, too, had the same question. Most people have never even heard of Saipan...

Comparing Island Life: The Exumas, Harbour Island, & Nassau

by Mariah Moyle

EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the first post in our new series where women who have lived on multiple rocks compare the lifestyles of different islands. This site receives so many questions in the realm of "What's it like to live on *insert island here* compared to...

When a Hurricane Forces Your Island Breakup

by Chrissann Nickel

"It was love at first sight." "We are meant to be together." "We're soul mates." "We've had a torrid love affair." "We're not getting along right now." "We need a break." These are all phrases I have heard islanders use in reference to their relationships with their...