Caribbean Life Archives ~ Page 4 of 9 ~ The Adventures of Island Girl

When Is The Right Time To Change Your Life?

For anyone dreaming of making big changes in their world (I'm talking BIG changes, not the "should I go dark or blonde" kind), one underlying tension that dances at the edge of every such vision...Read More

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

What A Kiteboarding Crash Taught Me

For anyone who doesn't know this already about me...I love kiteboarding. It is one of the main reasons I chose Bonaire as my landing spot when I left the US. There's wind here nearly year-round,...Read More