Tacky Tuesday – Island Fashion *IN PHOTOS*
What started off as something goofy to keep me busy on my days off has suddenly taken on a life of its own. You see, I quit drinking almost a year ago, and living on an island where the main downtime activity is drinking left me with decidedly few entertainment...
Rock Life Realities: Outdoor Showers
Outdoor showers have to be one of the most brilliantly executed marketing ploys of island living. I have no idea how the ruse transpired, but the evil genius behind it has managed to transform the general public's perception of a bare bones camping concept - cleaning...
Caribbean Car Culture (*IN PHOTOS*)
One of the things I love most about Caribbean culture is that everything is loud - in every sense of the word. Audibly, people sing aloud to themselves and no one in particular; laughter is no giggling matter but rather, meant for the room to revel in; casual...
My Midwestern Corolla’s Transformation into an Island Vehicle. One Parking Snafu at a Time.
It took me a little while to learn how to properly maneuver my car (brought from MN) on the roads of St. Thomas. Some would say that I still have a ways to go before achieving mastery in this area. Parking with grace and skill has proved an even greater challenge....
When You Own It, The Happiness Will Surround You
Island shopping often falls under the category of scavenger hunt. It can even turn into quite the adventure, depending on what you're looking to buy. (Like the time I was led on foot by strangers through the winding back streets of Charlotte Amalie in search of an...
Spectatorial Snapshots from a Carnival Parade, Part 2.
Continued from Part 1 ... Although he's made an uncharacteristic effort to accompany me for the day, and is indeed looking extra sharp, Magnum is highly irritable when we arrive. Whether it be from the hot sun, large crowd, or my uncool effervescence, he is far...
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