We have lived in the tropics for the past six years, so I'm used to the thought that I am truly “not in Kansas anymore,” or more precisely, not in Canada. Things move at a different pace in the islands, there are different customs, vibes, and landscapes. These differences are never more noticeable than at Christmas. I love living the island life with my family for many reasons, just as I loved living in Canada before that. Although we welcome change, cherish new experiences, and enjoy Christmas …
The Pros and Cons of Island Living; What It’s Really Like Moving to Paradise
Six years ago my husband and I packed up our little family of three to move to the Virgin Islands. I am often asked by people what living here is really like, they often add why they would or wouldn't be able to live in the tropics. Living here is so many of the things you might dream it to be and many of the things you wouldn't. This place is breathtakingly beautiful, the water turquoise, the sand white. It is small and safe. It's definitely a paradise, and yet there are times when …