We first came across the word Dushi when we first visited Curacao a couple of years ago. When we were exploring the island we came across large letters of the word Curacao and beside it was also the word Dushi….
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Moving to an island and adapting to island life can take a while. It may take months or years, but with every island girl there is the moment of self-realisation that you are now an island girl and nothing fazes you…
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Our first Aruba carnival is over and thoroughly enjoyed. Carnival season in Aruba is held during the month of February and a great way to get over any lingering Christmas blues. Aruba’s carnival goes back to the 1920’s when the…
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Island living is not all sunsets and cocktails. You need a few survival tips to stop you fashioning a friend out of an old football and calling it “Wilson”. These tips are not the ship wrecked survival guide but are…
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A few months into living on the island of Aruba and I am still in awe of the variety of the shops here. For a small island, there are a great assortment of stores. When you are visiting as a…
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After three years in Barbados is was time to move on. Or rather my husband’s work visa expired and he didn’t wish to renew it. We were in the fortunate position of debating where in the world would we live…
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We have now just started our third expat move and it occurred to me that the process of moving abroad is now a much easier than our first move, principally aide by technology. Our first expat experience began in 2007…
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Behind the beautiful sunsets, beaches and glasses of rum punch lurk a few island dangers that you should be aware of in Barbados. Although there is nothing quite on the level in nature danger as Australia there are a few…
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If you are looking to drive around the island of Barbados, make sure that you have a decent map app on your mobile phone or go old school with a paper map. The signs to local attractions are pretty random…
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As you drive around Barbados you need to keep your purse with you as there is always a shopping opportunity! There are many items that you can purchase on the side of the road, whether it be a small road…
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