Category: Cultural Observations

When is one of something too much? There is a phrase in the US that says, “He (or she) had one too many” and it refers to alcoholic drinks. For[…]

We have an open house. As people pass our house it is not unusual for passers by to shout, “Hey Brother Calvin! Sandra ya a’right! McDowells!” It’s also normal for[…]

As I type this blog entry, Barbados is on day 20 of a 30 day national shutdown with an overnight curfew from 6:00 pm until 8:00 am. The first 10[…]

Visitors of Barbados love it’s laid back, relaxed, slow paced style of living. However, that same pace can be a source of frustration when dealing with the bureaucracy of the[…]

Bajans don’t like to get wet! Although we are surrounded by water, if you ask the average Bajan when was the last time they went to the sea, you get[…]

Just how safe are the streets of Barbados? How expensive is it to drive in Barbados? These and other questions will be answered in todays blog about how Barbados ranks[…]