Island Life Archives ~ Page 4 of 12 ~ The Adventures of Island Girl

The Dangers Of Being An Island Know-It-All

There are many unexpected things you'll encounter when you move to a rock. Wildlife that possesses the power to rouse you from a deep slumber in the wee hours of the night. (Donkeys? Roosters? Creepy...Read More

You Moved To An Island, Congrats! Now Shut Up

Ah...air travel. The bane of every Island Girl's existence. Okay, maybe not every Island Girl hates flying, but I do. Not because I am afraid of being up in the air - I'm not. It...Read More

The Seven Commandments For Island Girls

One thing that connects most Caribbean islands (besides the incredible weather) is a strong religious influence. You probably won't notice it while visiting on a casual vacation or day in port. But once you live...Read More

How To Spot Rock Fever

Caribbean islands, while absolutely amazing in so many ways, also have a slightly less sunny side. Forget dengue or chikungunya or zika, there is a far more serious malady at loose in the tropics. One...Read More

Five Unmistakable Signs You’re In The Tropics

There are always certain things that remind you - in no uncertain terms - you are in the tropics. Stunning sunsets. Swaying palms. Gentle turquoise waves lapping on golden sand shores. Sure, these are the...Read More

How To Earn The Island Girl Crown

So you want to be an Island Girl. Good choice! Unfortunately, it is not as simple as stepping off an airplane into humid, salty air someplace in the middle of a vast body of water....Read More