A two month stay would be considered short term rental by most, and that means really high short term rates, during our busiest months. Things have l...

The no kill shelter, the ACC, could certainly use your help. I would encourage you to go there right away and start volunteering. You won't get paid...

I think I misspoke... there is one big concern for me living on St. John, schools. I have a 9 year old son and the options for a quality education ar...

Hee hee! Thanks! I've been sneaking it in here and there in posts 😀 I'm due December 17th.

Well, island life is not for everyone. I love it here and all of the 'issues' outlined are not a big deal to me. I actually feel good about living w...

East Ender, you are not the only one who is distressed by this.. My knowledge of Donastorg is limited to the countless hours of LEGIT I've watched an...

I grew up straight across the lake from you, in St. Joseph, MI. I visit Michigan in the summer 😀 I don't miss it there at all. Getting up in the...

I can only speak for St. John, but I'll throw in my 2¢.... I haven't seen anyone have a problem with interracial relationships. I too am half of an ...

Even though you will be on STT when you first get here, spend as much time on STJ as you can. It's easy to meet people here and that will be your bes...

I checked the board at Connections and saw a few roommate situations. I only focused on the places that are close enough to town to walk. Found one ...

When I moved here 11 years ago, I came with a round trip ticket, about $700 cash, two duffel bags, and knew one person. It was complete lunacy and wo...

My service was no where near what I was paying for an had contacted them through their online form. I received EXCELLENT service from the people in t...

I've seen a place or two over the past 11 years for rent for $500/month. When I moved here 11 years ago, a friend had a place that he was renting for...

dntw8up, that's amazing! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you made the right choice for your entire family. You must be so proud of your son! I...

For awhile, we had a group of kids with a "teacher", in a small "school", that were doing an online course. I guess, technically, they were all home-...

If you are worried about meeting people on St. John, don't. It will take about 5 minutes to meet people and within a week you will have met dozens an...

Thanks for the link! This statement trips me up: "However, receipt of a Notice of Intent in no way constitutes approval by the school district o...

I know what you mean. It's difficult to explain my observations without them sounding pretty negative. I'm talking about my FRIENDS here... and as s...

When my son was born 9 years ago, the St. Thomas hospital didn't even HAVE epidurals! (and it didn't matter how much you begged :D) I'm not sure whe...

You are right about the taxis on St. John....they all look like the "safari bus" on St. Thomas. They have taxi rates, no dollar ride on St. John othe...

The pulling together of the local people always chokes me up a bit. My husband is West Indian, I'm a statesider, and the mentality is just different....

Although I don't know how to become a CNM in the USVI...I can tell you a little about my experiences. I have a 9 year old son, a baby on the way, and...

I'm not sure if I understand.... But if you mean do you have to have a customs form when you send things FROM St. John, the answer is yes. Any packa...

I'm so glad to hear your dog is doing well! And it is so great that you and the neighbor could work something out. Good job on getting it done! I k...

1. What are you loves about living in the VI? The People, the Weather, the Natural Beauty, living a more Simple Life 2. What do you hate about liv...