Island Life Archives ~ Page 3 of 12 ~ The Adventures of Island Girl

You’re Celebrating What? Experiencing The 4th Of July Abroad

One of the strangest things that I didn't expect to miss as an expat - but do - are some of the US-centric holidays. While my Dutch Caribbean adopted island does celebrate a few of...Read More

What Not To Wear: Caribbean Edition

Ladies and gentlemen...welcome to a special episode of What Not To Wear: Caribbean Edition*. This week we travel to the tropics to take a look at the fashion faux pas and sartorial suicides being committed...Read More

Three Natural Reasons To Love The Caribbean

After nearly eight years of my "toes in the sand" lifestyle, I'm still smitten with the adopted island I call home. Of course, not every day in paradise is idyllic. I still have work, responsibilities...Read More

Three Things To Pack For Your Move To An Island

Whether you've already made the big decision or are still letting the idea of a more permanent island escape tantalize your imagination, there are some looming questions you surely have. One biggie for me when...Read More

How Much Does It Cost To Live On A Tropical Island?

Ok, all you island dreamers...the ones imagining yourself escaping on a permanent basis and enjoying an island life of endless summer filled with beach parties, exotic sunsets and ever-flowing umbrella drinks...you'll want to pay close...Read More

The Downside To Hitchhiking With A Pickaxe

When you move to the islands, you quickly find yourself doing things you'd never imagine doing on the mainland. Like... Drinking and driving. Ok, perhaps in your "real-world" life you occasionally drove home after enjoying...Read More