expat Archives ~ Page 7 of 8 ~ The Adventures of Island Girl

What turns on an Island Girl?

Admit it...you've always wondered. And of course, there are the obvious choices... Toes in the sand and the perfect umbrella drink? Of course. Two for one sale on bikinis? Goes without saying. Finding your favorite...Read More

Why We Do What We Do

All the sacrifices. All the inconveniences. All the frustrations that island living can bring. They all disappear when you share moments like this with friends. Live the life you want to live. Not the one...Read More

How I Roll

Some days, island life rolls on in seemingly uneventful ways. You get up, have coffee, go to work and then...bam...it's happy hour. Another day in paradise slipped quietly - and uneventfully - by. Life is...Read More

Gratitude…and some advice

And so a new chapter begins. Again. Except this time everything feels right. All it took was putting one foot in the sand at my favorite beach to confirm that I am home. Truly home....Read More

A New Adventure Begins

Yesterday, I left Guernsey. Forever. I'd like to say it was with mixed emotions, but all I felt was relief. One of the best things you can do for yourself is learn to recognise when...Read More

True Confessions

The countdown is on. The chaos levels are rising. Even though the movers are packing everything (it is the least they can do with the rates they are charging us), there is still loads to sort...Read More