This year in Antigua, we have a car and are discovering some of the challenges of driving on the island. First of all, you need to become familiar with driving on the left-hand side of the road while watching for craters, culverts in the road and curbs with rough edges that can quickly flatten a…
Author: Susan Bradley
Settle in and settle down
Long-stays in a foreign country take some getting used to. With short jaunts of a week or two, life is very focused. There are sights to see, local foods to try and beaches to visit. The drive to maximize experiences is strong, not much time for kicking back and reflecting. This time, I have returned…
Island Hopping
Island hopping, south to north “Changes in latitude, changes in attitude Nothing remains quite the same.” – Jimmy Buffet. It’s been nearly four months since I returned to Cape Breton from Antigua and Barbuda, trading one island in the Caribbean for another in the North Atlantic. While there is some difference in latitude – Cape…
The Artistry of Antigua
I met a sweet-natured and talented artist while visiting Half Moon Bay on the south-east coast of Antigua this week. Andre (Alex) Thomas is a gifted muralist and wood carver. I had wandered up from the beach after an afternoon of swimming and watching some amazing surf crashing on rocks and reefs, with spray shooting…
Antigua continues to enchant
It’s been a month since I returned to Antigua. A month of taking life at a leisurely pace that includes daily walks, swimming, exploring, shopping and regular domestic tasks. While visiting different beaches and walking around St. John’s, I frequently chat with other tourists and snowbirds. Most are from from North America, the United Kingdom…
Discovering Antigua and Barbuda
‘When the butterflies come, it is Christmas’ Antigua and Barbuda, known for its stunning beaches, sailing yachts and celebrity snowbirds such as Giorgio Armani and Eric Clapton, is not normally on the radar for budget-minded travellers. The availability of cheap flights from Canada and some moderately priced Airbnbs changed my perception of this Caribbean island…
Beach bums in Antigua: The adventure continues
Beach bums in Antigua: The adventure continues I made good on my promise to return to Antigua in late January for a couple of months. The airfares were slightly higher than the fall trip as the low season has shifted into high season but I got a rate on a holiday apartment that fit my…