Last week, my parents and one of my sisters came to Antigua. We had a great time together. It wasn’t the presents they bought us, but their presence that made it feel like Christmas in January. During my family’s stay, I took them to some of the popular tourist sites on the island. We went to Shirley Heights, Jolly Beach, Signal Hill, and several restaurants. It was a blessing to have them in my home. As my parents age with grace, I am more appreciative of every moment we sha

It’s that time of year. November and December are the months in the West, where some of us will make special plans to connect with family and friends. Many families in the United States celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday with a feast. My family and I recognized Thanksgiving from our home in Antigua. We did not travel to the States or Mexico. Yes, we stayed here, where Christopher Columbus first “discovered,” the Arawak people. His cousins later arrived and then... Among my fam

My father insisted. When my parents visited us in January, my father became determined to help us get a car. At the time, we were renting a car to get around the island. Antigua is not a place where having a car or access to one is an option. You need reliable transportation. Taxis are not on every corner. The public transportation system is not as robust as we’ve experienced in other countries. Living anywhere with dependable transportation is a luxury. You can come and go a

Last week, my parents came to visit. It was their first time in Antigua. My wife and I did our best to show them the country we now call home. One of the highlights of our time together was a trip to Devil's Bridge. Devil’s Bridge is a natural landmark. It’s located near Willikies Village and is composed of limestone rock at a point where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. The sight and sound of the waves crashing against the rocks are phenomenal. A popular story

Before I arrived in Antigua and Barbuda, I pictured evening walks on the beach with my family, a picturesque home, and an employment opportunity that enabled me to impact others while also providing a comfortable lifestyle for myself and the people I love. We moved here July 25th after spending two years in Mexico, and there remains much to adjust to in our new home. While I am grateful for the chance to live in the Caribbean islands, it does come with many challenges. In the