Paradise Perspectives The Traveling Island Girl

Can you imagine living through a scorching summer with constant blackouts? That's the reality for many on the Dutch side this past month. This episode is a little different. The constant blackouts are just a small part of what I'm talking about in this not-what-you're-used-to episode. Recording from my tiny, electricity-deprived apartment, I share how I can turn these adversities into positive moments in life and for Paradise Perspectives. This episode is not just a goodbye to seaso...

Ever wonder what it takes to rise from the ashes of a volcanic eruption and transform a community? This episode's guest does. Vernaire Bass is a strategic consultant, radio personality, and the voice of the Montserrat community. whose voice echoes the resilience and revival of Montserrat. Our conversation travels from the gripping tales of Montserrat's shining history to the island's current rebirth after a devastating volcanic eruption 29 years ago. We talk about Montserrat's famous St. Patr...

Starting a new life in a Caribbean paradise isn't just about the sunsets and soca music; it's a symphony of challenges, culture, and so much more. This episode features the bubbly Wendy Dyemma-Harper, a Guadeloupean expat who's found her rhythm in Trinidad, sharing her insights on life as a French-speaking Caribbean girl in Trinidad and Tobago. As your host, I weave my own tales of Caribbean transitions, comparing notes with Wendy on the emotional rollercoaster of setting up shop in St Martin...

In this episode of Paradise Perspectives, I sit down with Stessie Egouy, whose fascinating tale of being uprooted from her beautiful life in Martinique to the contrasting culture of France tells about the reality faced by many educators from the French islands. Stessie, a passionate 27-year-old English teacher, shares with us the emotional and professional hurdles of adapting to a new climate and the systemic policies that displace French island educators from their native soil. We talk...

This is an episode I was not looking forward to making. It's never easy to correct someone or to tell them that how they have been pronouncing something all their lives, is not exactly the correct way. Ouch!In this episode, we dissect the complexities behind the spelling of St Martin's name. This is unlike any of the previous episodes about the island I call home; it's a passionate exploration into our identity and how honoring the correct name spelling can be a significant way of showi...

My heart is full after a whole week in Puerto Rico's enchanting town of Aibonito. It was a week filled with serendipity, local culture, and a deeper connection with my dear friend Milly. Together, we explored the lesser-known mountain towns of the Island of Enchantment. From the chinchoreo bar-hopping culture to the majestic backdrop of Milly's deck, experience our awe as we reveal the local habits and heartwarming tales that make Puerto Rico a treasure in the Caribbean.Imagine sipping ...