Hey everyone, Let me know if there was anything that surprised you? 😮Or if I missed anything…. 😅Please share as it may help others! Please remember to subscribe and share this video to grow our budding community. ❤
@@tinalarmond1531 It’s Heywood beach Speightstown. It has about 4 sections to it. It’s a beautiful beach and good for swimming. Excited for you! Barbados is a special place. 🏝️💕
A childhood friend and neighbour Marlon was a police officer. He was ambushed by a perpetrator who laid in wait in tall grass while wearing camouflage. Marlon was subsequently shot and killed. He was the first officer killed in the line of duty for more than 50 years. Camouflage was banned thereafter and can't be worn by anyone except by the Barbados defense force. RIP Marlon. Gone vut not forgotten.🙏
Note that the 💧 water is safe but tastes different from the water I was used to in the US. Nonetheless Barbados tap is one of the very best in the world
A wonderful and well-presented presentation. I look forward in returning to BARBADOS. I last visited the island back in 1996, a long time back. You just made my day. Thank you.
Thank you Thomas, I have just seen your message and I am so happy to hear you will be returning soon. Sending you blessings in abundance. Barbados is waiting for you.🏝️☀️💖🇧🇧
Another great video. I had no idea about the ban on camouflage. I was planning on bringing some camouflage items when I visit Barbados so thanks so much for that tip. Looking forward to the next video 🙂
I went to Barbados and did not know this. My cute camouflage skirt was confiscated at the airport, although I did get it back when I left. Live and learn!
I’m a vegetarian/vegan. The fresh produce in Barbados looks great. Are there vegetarian/vegan restaurants? Also, do remote working travelers use Airbnb or are there other choices?
Hi yes there are restaurants selling vegetarian and vegan. I am working on a video about renting properties, so keep an eye out for it. People do use Airbnb a lot but you can use realtors.
Hi yes there are restaurants selling vegetarian and vegan. I am working on a video about renting properties, so keep an eye out for it. People do use Airbnb a lot but you can use realtors.
Thank you for this video. My family and I are longing to get out of the US and just not sure when where & how to do it. My wife is able to work remotely, me not so much (I’m a pharmacist) and we have two middle school age kids. So many questions and unknowns, it’s so hard to know what is the best decision, but it is evident that living here does not offer us peace, dignity or joy in life.
Hi DJ, You are welcome. I really appreciate you sharing. The Barbados Welcome Stamp may be of interest. LINK - www.welcomestampbarbados.com/Barbados/12-Month-Welcome-Stamp/ Families are coming here on the Welcome Stamp. It is however for remote workers . See details in link above
@@valeriearchibald2976 Lovely to hear from you. 💕You are in the right place. Our community is growing and some exciting things happening to help people like yourself get the information they need from experts to make an informed decision. Keep a look out, make sure you are subscribed and hit the notification bell! In the meantime please ask questions and check out my playlists, I have 100 videos to help you get started. 💕🏝️☀️
Thanks so much for the tip about the monkeys. I'm traveling soon to barbados and in general kinda have an insecurity about monkeys due to random attacks I've heard and have did not know they had a lot in barbados.
You are welcome Sacred, you generally find them in areas where they can access fruit usually in gardens etc and in the gulleys. But for my experience they try to keep away from humans. Hope that helps💕☀️🏝️
We actually prefer the taste of the tap water in Barbados to the UK! Been here a month now drinking it everyday. Bit of ice in it...lovely! Good tips here!🙂
Greetings from Montreal! We will visit Barbados in two weeks time. Love your video, you offer great tips. Can I ask - if we wish to visit St. Lucia for a day, is that a crazy idea? I believe that there is no ferry and it would involve local airlines to fly in and out - most interested in walking the Pitons. Your advice would be appreciated if you have information. Thanks 🙂
Greetings to you too. 😊Thank you for your support, it’s very much appreciated. Literally just got back from a 7 day cruise from Barbados that stopped at St. Lucia! We saw the Pitons from a Catamaran. You are right there is no ferry unfortunately, it’s definitely flights. I will check with my friend from St. Lucia and get back you!
@@jeffreywagner5234 Thank you! Yes it’s got the red painted band around the trunk, so you will know. 🌴I did a part 2 which you may find helpful! ruclips.net/video/1kK_9J5BUEE/видео.htmlsi=RQeGZyxBGKpR-svA 💕☀️
Hi , we are going to Barbados in February. one thing I want to know that is there anywhere we can get foil wrapped baked fish with pepper and okra . We loved that from Jamaica and Turks and Caicos 😊
Hi Deb, lovely to hear from you. I would suggest a great place to get baked fish would be At Oistins on the south side of the island. It’s a well known tourist attraction especially for their fish Fridays, but locals also go there to eat. It’s also a good place to go in the week when it’s quieter. I am not sure if you can get fish baked specifically with okra there but you could definitely ask. Okra is popular and sold on the island so it’s definitely worth asking. Also it’s worth asking local vendors who sell cooked foods from their white vans… fish is generally widely available especially on the coast and at the fish markets. Hope that helps.☀️🏝️
Thank you Hettie☀️🏝️ appreciate your support. You may find my new video useful too. 10 Things to do in Barbados ruclips.net/video/RWiSYZ8wHTw/видео.html
Thanks for the tips! I'll be on the island next week (Wednesday to Sunday) to celebrate my retirement with 30 guests. Do you have nightlife recommendations for a mature crowd?
www.qpbistro.com/ I would say QP Bistro to accommodate all of you, but you would need to book. They have great entertainment and they have different seating areas. If you let them know the celebration they would definitely go all out! We have had some fantastic dining out experiences there. Make sure to go when they have entertainment too. Start your evening at sunset for the stunning views and atmosphere and have cocktails! Then move onto your meal. Ask for tables with view and also close to band. People do dance after the band starts. This place is also not too far from where you are staying. Taxi ride. The staff are super friendly and excellent service. Wow factor decor and vibe.
ruclips.net/user/shortsNOMQ4Ufn9Ak?feature=share A little glimpse on my short but does not really do it justice! It’s a huge place on 3 levels! Hope that helps.
Holetown is close to you all for bars and clubs. There are lots of restaurants and beach bars. Another place I like is Seashed, www.seashedbarbados.com/
Hi Jae. Can you enlighten us about the life of people who are over 65 retiring in Barbados, and what kind of requirements exist to qualify for residency?
See RESIDENCY & VISAS & TAXES but all information is helpful. A lot of people like me are doing seasonal retirement and rent a house / apartment with friends for the 3-6 months they are on island to share utility costs etc. Or stay with family etc.
@@dovygoodguy1296 just seen this specific to US. smartasset.com/retirement/retire-in-barbados#:~:text=Retire%20in%20Barbados%20%E2%80%93%20Visas%20and,then%20apply%20for%20permanent%20residence. Am not recommending anything, but just gives you an idea.
Hello there again, I sent you a previous message that I will be visiting there Feb 2024. I would like to be near tourist area. Some of the other videos of other tourists, Georgetown Barbados is close to tourists area.
St Lawrence Gap is a tourist area in the South. There are lots of hotels there. Holetown in the west has some lovely hotels too. It has a lot of things on your doorstep too.
Also what's the one beach I must visit? I love a clean beach with clear water and no animals. I'm not looking to swim..just want to get a nice tan before coming back to cold NY in Jan. Thanks
@@moet131 Hi Moet there are so many beautiful beaches, which is why Barbados is so popular. I would start with the beach closest to where you are staying. Carlisle Bay is stunning….a long beach, white sand….I love Heywoods beach in Speightstown 🏝️☀️
@moet131 If it’s your first time stay in Oistins. Take a tour of island see different coastal areas and key places of interest. Visit Bridgetown half a day. Check out my videos on Bridgetown ruclips.net/video/B5F4Xvzhv_c/видео.htmlsi=LpGiiznY4ZCrtmox and Speightstown. ruclips.net/video/PPlhVzvaWY0/видео.htmlsi=h_aR6owiw_ulAH0W 💕☀️🏝️
Wow thanks for this information. Is there a specific city u recommend visiting first especially if u love the beach. Would you recommend a airbnb or a rental site for a 1 month visit?
Hi Ebby, so sorry to see I missed this. I would recommend the south side of the island to start as it’s more tourist driven but with locals. Tendency to be more affordable in terms of accommodation. Air BnB but make sure you do your due diligence as sometimes people are disappointed as photos advertised are not completely accurate. Hope that helps. You can negotiate a cheaper rental for a month. Go onto cariblist website for rentals. www.cariblist.com💕☀️🏝️
Hi Tavinder, if you are used to driving on the left hand side of the road then it should be a easy transition. You still have to watch out as the roads can be narrow like U.K. If not then you would have to take your time and get used to it. Drive in daytime until you get used to the pot holes which you find in some areas. You can hire cars quite easily. Taxis are expensive now as the rates recently went up after being low for many years apparently. But getting the buses is very easy and much cheaper! Hope that helps. 😊
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia Thank you. I have booked two weeks end of November at Raddison and Hilton room only. Is eating out really expensive compared to uk. I live in Birmingham Uk , so it should be ok to drive. Can you hire car from town or airport only? Thank you for your guidance
Hi Tavinder you can hire your car before you leave U.K. They would probably meet you at airport with the car. If this is your first time in Barbados and you are not sure of the driving conditions then I would get the taxi to the hotel. They are not too far from airport. Then once you see how things are start driving. But remember that buses are cheap and easy to access. So you might have the car for specific times when you know you really are going to use it. I would definitely book hire car before it gets booked up as the time you are coming is high season. You can Google, but definitely compare prices before booking. You will have a fantastic time. I will be there at that time so keep in touch.
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia Thank you. My first time . Only want to hire car for few days to explore the island. Looking forward to this. Thank you. Will keep in touch Tav
Eating out is expensive if you only go the expensive restaurants which are great for special occasions where you really want to splurge. But you can eat at so many beach bars, rum bars for great prices. Also check out the many vans where locals are selling their hot foods. There are so many places to eat you will love it. As soon as you walk from your hotel you will find places. Ask the receptionist where to go. Check out trip advisor and join Facebook groups where people support each other by sharing information. Make sure you go to the local vendors for fresh, fruit, vegetables, coconut water and cooked foods.
I’m a runner and love running on the island. Unlike the US the drivers are very respectful of pedestrians. The people are Uber friendly too. I actually look forward saying hello to everyone I pass even when I’m completely out of breath 😅❤🇧🇧
Hi Marie, 💕🙏🏿you are making me smile as I can relate to what you are saying…. the people being very friendly and saying hello … except I walk. Thank you for sharing 😘
Good video. Looking to visit in Jan for my bday. Two questions...do you recommend renting a car or taking public transportation & do you recommend exchanging to BBD or just using USD? I'll only be there for 4-5 days
@@moet131 Hi Moet you can use USD but you will be given BBD in change which you can use too! Use this for bus fares etc. You could rent a car for a couple of days so you can get around the island, do food shopping, get from airport to where you are staying. Public transportation is great if where you are staying is within 5-7 minutes walking distance. It’s worth trying buses for experience. 3.50BBD for single journey. Hope that helps 💕☀️🏝️
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. 😊Yes the Welcome Stamp is definitely worth considering. I hope to get to interview people on it too! It’s a great video idea….Coming soon💯🐠☀️🏝️
Hi Esan, I have only mainly seen them from afar and they are usually trying to get out of sight of humans! They will run across garden hedges/walls. Usually you see one who seems to check if it’s safe to cross, then if it is the others follow including babies. They would only become aggressive if you were trying to attack them eg throwing things, or they felt you were threatening them. They are looking for food so if your garden has fruits then you are more likely to experience this. If not then you may not even see them. If you see them let the pass. They won’t bother you. (Based on my experience)
Hi Sharon, Tides is a fine dining restaurant. It’s lovely for a special occasion in my opinion. Great service and food. The view and decor is stunning. They also have live performances. ☀️🏝️
Hi Harold, lovely to hear from you. Barbados is generally very safe in my experience. Others also say the same. Not heard of petty theft. No you don’t need to do that. But I am always mindful wherever I travel to take care and not put myself in dangerous positions I wouldn’t in my own country. But the positive for me is that I don’t feel the same level of fear or anxiety of crime in Barbados as I do in other countries including U.K. In U.K. I would put everything in the car boot as you described. Not in Barbados…. Just lock the car. Hope that helps. ☀️🏝️
Good Morning Respected Madam How are you, I hope you'll be fine, a tremendous video regarding Barbado's life. I subscribe your Channel God bless you abundantly Much love and regards Aamir
Hello there, I will be visiting Barbados Feb 2024. Where is a good resort to stay and I can check out if they offer all inclusive. I don’t want to be. You mentioned monkeys. Don’t like them at all. Are they in the general vicinity of Barbados. Or just the beach life.
Hi Sharon, lovely to hear from you. I would recommend you go onto Booking.com and search for Barbados hotels/resorts all inclusive. I personally don’t do all inclusive in Barbados as you can get good food easily outside the hotel if it is in South or West. You could do breakfast only and then eat out later etc. So check out what is availability in relation to your budget and the time you want to travel. In my experience you may occasionally see monkeys in gulleys where they tend to live and these tend to be in neighbourhoods where locals and residents live. But not in hotels ….unless the hotel is located next to a gulley. They are mainly looking for fruit trees, so it’s generally residents with fruit trees in their gardens who have a problem. So if you were staying in an Air BnB in a residential area with fruit trees in the garden then you would probably have them pass through. But you could always ask by emailing the hotel. Hope that helps. I have never seen moneys at the beach roaming.
Hi Suzy, this is the link for the Welcome Stamp Visa for people who can work remotely. Check requirements! Hope it helps you. 😊 www.visitbarbados.org/barbados-welcome-stamp
Hi Shad, any particular type of delivery? I have had ceiling fans delivered and a few other items. Everything was delivered withoutħ any problems. You just have to agree a date and time.
Jae, I guess the first thing we all want to know is how foreigners can retire in Barbados according to regulations, which seems to require having several million dollars or own property in Barbados. What is the truth about this? All we hear is that you can't get residency in Barbados unless you have 5 million dollars in the bank....
Hi Dovy, there are different ways which are more achievable certainly from the U.K. It’s a good topic for future video. I will be interviewing people in the future which may help. I am doing seasonal retirement which means I stay in Barbados for 3-5 months. Check entry requirements as they may be different for different countries.
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia That would be great! And more description of your life as a winter "snowbird" would also be great. For those of us from the US and Canada......to follow in your footsteps, especially in the retirement years. All we hear online is how hard everything is to spend time in places like Barbados, but not as much about how easy it is. Or that the Caribbean is more just for people of Caribbean and African ancestry. And of course how tough it is to live there. Your experience will help alot in my humble opinion!
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia Keep up the good work. You're very focused. I get so bored with videos of laughing young couples carrying on about food in different places....
Hiya. I was speaking to a friend of mine about returning to Barbados. Your name came up. I’m planning to return in 12 to 18 months. Just returned from a month there. I would like to connect with other people on the same journey. I guess you might know of a few people in the ex pat community. Would be good to connect for business as well as social.
Hi Jae, are gay people allowed to visit Barbados? My husband and I are thinking about spending our honeymoon there but we want to make it’s safe for gay people! We are two gay Jamaican men from NYC!
@@Jthegreat84 Hi Great, so lovely to hear from you. 💕🇯🇲From what I have heard and seen recently it is safe. The thing to note however is that Barbados is a conservative island and so you don’t generally see public displays of affection. So I would just bear that in mind. If you want you can check out some of the Facebook groups eg Travellers to Barbados and other groups as I have seen this question and if you ask the question you may be able to speak directly to gay people who have travelled here and you can note the responses. I have seen this but can’t remember exactly which group it was. But often in these groups you can do a search to see if that question has been asked before. Let me know if you decide to come visit. Happy New Year 🥳🏝️💕
@ Thank you so much for the information. Also I do not agree that Barbados is a conservative country! I saw all of the crop over videos of Barbados all over RUclips and everyone is half naked! 🤣
Do not throw anything at the monkeys. They will CATCH and throw it back and they don't miss. Plus they have long memories. They came to terrorize my cousin every morning to wake her up.after she kicked them out her garden.
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Hey everyone, Let me know if there was anything that surprised you? 😮Or if I missed anything…. 😅Please share as it may help others! Please remember to subscribe and share this video to grow our budding community. ❤
What a wonderful video and I really enjoyed it 😊. Very useful and helpful. Honestly would like to get in contact with you....
@@cyleshah9029 Thank you for watching and commenting. You can contact me via email. contactexpatbarbados@gmail.com
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia what's the name of beach with the rock stones in the background it look lovely coming next month...
@@tinalarmond1531 It’s Heywood beach Speightstown. It has about 4 sections to it. It’s a beautiful beach and good for swimming. Excited for you! Barbados is a special place. 🏝️💕
Love your videos thanks ❤
BARBADOS is my favorite place to go the people are friendly and the food is awesome
Hi, yes I know how you feel. Thank you for watching and commenting 💕💖🏝️☀️
Your videos are excellent. No one believes me when I mention the camouflage issue, but it's true.
Thank you, really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Yes I did not know until I started coming here regularly!😊
A childhood friend and neighbour Marlon was a police officer. He was ambushed by a perpetrator who laid in wait in tall grass while wearing camouflage. Marlon was subsequently shot and killed. He was the first officer killed in the line of duty for more than 50 years. Camouflage was banned thereafter and can't be worn by anyone except by the Barbados defense force. RIP Marlon. Gone vut not forgotten.🙏
Great tips before I visit! I was surprised by the camouflage and tap water. So happy that I don’t need to buy bottled water ❤
Yes it’s a huge savings really! Yes camouflage surprises everyone. Thanks for your support 😊
Note that the 💧 water is safe but tastes different from the water I was used to in the US.
Nonetheless Barbados tap is one of the very best in the world
Thank you for watching and commenting. Totally agree with you.😊
A wonderful and well-presented presentation. I look forward in returning to BARBADOS. I last visited the island back in 1996, a long time back. You just made my day. Thank you.
Thank you Thomas, I have just seen your message and I am so happy to hear you will be returning soon. Sending you blessings in abundance. Barbados is waiting for you.🏝️☀️💖🇧🇧
Another great video. I had no idea about the ban on camouflage. I was planning on bringing some camouflage items when I visit Barbados so thanks so much for that tip. Looking forward to the next video 🙂
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and checking. ❤
I went to Barbados and did not know this. My cute camouflage skirt was confiscated at the airport, although I did get it back when I left. Live and learn!
Thank you Laurie for sharing your experience, appreciate you taking the time to help others. 🥰🏝️
This lady is mad kooool⚘🍸
Thank you M😊🏝️
Another winner! Thanks for the valuable content.
Thank you, appreciate your support too. 😊
Love Haywood’s beach, it’s spectacular
Yes it’s just such a stunning stretch of beach 💕🏝️☀️
I’m a vegetarian/vegan. The fresh produce in Barbados looks great. Are there vegetarian/vegan restaurants? Also, do remote working travelers use Airbnb or are there other choices?
Hi yes there are restaurants selling vegetarian and vegan. I am working on a video about renting properties, so keep an eye out for it. People do use Airbnb a lot but you can use realtors.
Hi yes there are restaurants selling vegetarian and vegan. I am working on a video about renting properties, so keep an eye out for it. People do use Airbnb a lot but you can use realtors.
Look for ital restaurants. Rastafarian vegan food.
Thank you Shaquille, I will. I know of one in Speightstown, a take away, so will check out more and create some shorts☀️🏝️💕
Beautiful Lady and very informative information. Thanks Jae ♥
Thank you, you’re welcome. I appreciate your support. 💕
Thank you for this video. My family and I are longing to get out of the US and just not sure when where & how to do it. My wife is able to work remotely, me not so much (I’m a pharmacist) and we have two middle school age kids. So many questions and unknowns, it’s so hard to know what is the best decision, but it is evident that living here does not offer us peace, dignity or joy in life.
Hi DJ, You are welcome. I really appreciate you sharing. The Barbados Welcome Stamp may be of interest. LINK - www.welcomestampbarbados.com/Barbados/12-Month-Welcome-Stamp/
Families are coming here on the Welcome Stamp. It is however for remote workers . See details in link above
Thank you fir the share really informative I really enjoyed it.
Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback too. 😊
Will you please do a video on different restaurants. I love daddy’s bar on st Lawrence gap but I also like champers
Coming soon! I like Champers too!❤
Fantastic tips. Very informative 👏🏾😄
Thank you. Appreciate your support and feedback.😊
Fascinating about the camo clothing! Hope you are well. Enjoyed this video
Yes I am well @ankhbeetle, thank you & thank you for watching and commenting. Appreciate it. Hope you’re well too 😘☀️💕
Good afternoon! Yes please educate me more on the remote visa. When I retire as. Nurse I want to teach at a university remotely. Ty
Very good information & accurate, thank you!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I do appreciate it.
Would also love to hear about that 12 month visa
Thanks J. Great video really informative.. didn’t know about not wearing camouflage clothing .. I thought that only applied-to Nigeria .. mm
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤
Thanks for the tips...Amazing!
You're so welcome! Thanks for your support.
Great video again. Can’t wait to get back there asap
Thank you. Yes asap! ☀️🏖️😊
Very, very helpful !!
Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback and support ✨🏝️☀️
Great tips thanking you. I'm hoping to visit January February time so will keep your advice in mind
Hi Catherine, glad it was helpful. January February is a great time to be on the island! Keep in touch for more tips.😊☀️🏝️
Useful to the point video, cheers
Thank you Sudstah appreciate you watching and commenting ☀️🏝️
I'll be in Bim Bim soon , thanks for the review.
You’re welcome. 😊Have a fantastic time. You’re welcome to check out my other videos for more information. ✨🏝️🌅
Thank you I enjoyed having your info because I am considering migrating to Barbados.
@@valeriearchibald2976 Lovely to hear from you. 💕You are in the right place. Our community is growing and some exciting things happening to help people like yourself get the information they need from experts to make an informed decision. Keep a look out, make sure you are subscribed and hit the notification bell! In the meantime please ask questions and check out my playlists, I have 100 videos to help you get started. 💕🏝️☀️
Nicely done
Thank you!!😃I appreciate your feedback and support. You have a fantastic channel.💝
Great job 👏🏻
Thank you Victoria, I really enjoyed making this video. One of my first videos!💕☀️🏝️
Love the Islands. My Husband was born there.
Yes it’s a beautiful island 💕🏝️☀️Have you visited?
Thanks so much for the tip about the monkeys. I'm traveling soon to barbados and in general kinda have an insecurity about monkeys due to random attacks I've heard and have did not know they had a lot in barbados.
You are welcome Sacred, you generally find them in areas where they can access fruit usually in gardens etc and in the gulleys. But for my experience they try to keep away from humans. Hope that helps💕☀️🏝️
Love your video. Thank you for the great information,
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 😊🏝️
We actually prefer the taste of the tap water in Barbados to the UK! Been here a month now drinking it everyday. Bit of ice in it...lovely! Good tips here!🙂
Yes Joy and Mark I agree, I stopped buying bottles of water a while now! Thank you for watching you have a wonderful channel! 👌🏾🤩
Greetings from Montreal! We will visit Barbados in two weeks time. Love your video, you offer great tips. Can I ask - if we wish to visit St. Lucia for a day, is that a crazy idea? I believe that there is no ferry and it would involve local airlines to fly in and out - most interested in walking the Pitons. Your advice would be appreciated if you have information. Thanks 🙂
Greetings to you too. 😊Thank you for your support, it’s very much appreciated. Literally just got back from a 7 day cruise from Barbados that stopped at St. Lucia! We saw the Pitons from a Catamaran. You are right there is no ferry unfortunately, it’s definitely flights. I will check with my friend from St. Lucia and get back you!
Great video!!! Thank you. I didn’t know about that poison tree!!!
@@jeffreywagner5234 Thank you! Yes it’s got the red painted band around the trunk, so you will know. 🌴I did a part 2 which you may find helpful!
ruclips.net/video/1kK_9J5BUEE/видео.htmlsi=RQeGZyxBGKpR-svA
💕☀️
Excellent video, thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it.😊
Very informative thank you 💕🙏
Thank you. I really appreciate you watching 😊
Really loved this one! Well done❤❤❤
Thank you Andromeda, that’s wonderful to hear. ♥️♥️♥️
Excellent top tips, thanks for sharing ❤
@@toothbuckleecotoothbrushto8215 Thank you for watching 💕I really appreciate your support ☀️🏝️
Can you do some cooking vlogs and some countryside vlogs please
Thank you, great ideas. Country side vlogs coming soon. Keep an eye out for shorts too. I walk a lot so see a lot of the countryside.😊
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia the Barbados national trust does free guided hikes. You can google their schedule.
@@michellew2138 Thank you , that’s so kind. 💕I did my first hike with them 2 weeks ago! It was a brilliant experience! A fantastic community!
This was SO GREAT! Thanks Jae 😊
Thank you Nephthalie💕You’re welcome ☀️💕🏝️
Thank you Nephthalie💕You’re welcome ☀️💕🏝️
Ooh yes from Africa kenya
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your support. 😊
Hi , we are going to Barbados in February. one thing I want to know that is there anywhere we can get foil wrapped baked fish with pepper and okra . We loved that from Jamaica and Turks and Caicos 😊
Hi Deb, lovely to hear from you. I would suggest a great place to get baked fish would be At Oistins on the south side of the island. It’s a well known tourist attraction especially for their fish Fridays, but locals also go there to eat. It’s also a good place to go in the week when it’s quieter. I am not sure if you can get fish baked specifically with okra there but you could definitely ask. Okra is popular and sold on the island so it’s definitely worth asking. Also it’s worth asking local vendors who sell cooked foods from their white vans… fish is generally widely available especially on the coast and at the fish markets. Hope that helps.☀️🏝️
❤thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome Lima. I really appreciate your support 😊🏝️☀️
Looking forward to my trip
So happy for you. Enjoy ☀️🏝️💕
Excellent information in details
Thank you, so glad it’s been helpful ☀️🏝️
Love your video, your tone of voice is very relaxing. Thanks for sharing those tips! Are there international schools in Bridgetown ?
fabulous, everything I wondered about!!! Thanks
Thank you Hettie☀️🏝️ appreciate your support. You may find my new video useful too. 10 Things to do in Barbados
ruclips.net/video/RWiSYZ8wHTw/видео.html
I loved your explanat🎉🎉
Thank you so much. Appreciate you watching and commenting ☀️🏝️😊
Thanks for the tips! I'll be on the island next week (Wednesday to Sunday) to celebrate my retirement with 30 guests. Do you have nightlife recommendations for a mature crowd?
That’s fantastic Cassandra! 👌🏾Where on the island will you be based?
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia we are staying at The Club resort and spa
www.qpbistro.com/
I would say QP Bistro to accommodate all of you, but you would need to book. They have great entertainment and they have different seating areas. If you let them know the celebration they would definitely go all out! We have had some fantastic dining out experiences there. Make sure to go when they have entertainment too. Start your evening at sunset for the stunning views and atmosphere and have cocktails! Then move onto your meal. Ask for tables with view and also close to band. People do dance after the band starts. This place is also not too far from where you are staying. Taxi ride. The staff are super friendly and excellent service. Wow factor decor and vibe.
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A little glimpse on my short but does not really do it justice! It’s a huge place on 3 levels! Hope that helps.
Holetown is close to you all for bars and clubs. There are lots of restaurants and beach bars. Another place I like is Seashed,
www.seashedbarbados.com/
Great video!
Thank you Magdalena🏝️☀️
Amazing facts 👑💜
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Can’t wait to visit.
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very informative must say. Thanks a lot for sharing this, madam.
You are most welcome Marcel🏝️☀️🙂
Hi Jae. Can you enlighten us about the life of people who are over 65 retiring in Barbados, and what kind of requirements exist to qualify for residency?
www.retireinthecaribbean.com/countries/retire-in-barbados/
Hi Dovy, please see above. Not sure where you are living currently.
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia Just in NYC. Thanks.
See RESIDENCY & VISAS & TAXES but all information is helpful.
A lot of people like me are doing seasonal retirement and rent a house / apartment with friends for the 3-6 months they are on island to share utility costs etc. Or stay with family etc.
@@dovygoodguy1296 just seen this specific to US.
smartasset.com/retirement/retire-in-barbados#:~:text=Retire%20in%20Barbados%20%E2%80%93%20Visas%20and,then%20apply%20for%20permanent%20residence.
Am not recommending anything, but just gives you an idea.
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia Interesting that it simply mentions enough funds without specifying how much or the documentary process to he followed...
Hello there again, I sent you a previous message that I will be visiting there Feb 2024. I would like to be near tourist area. Some of the other videos of other tourists, Georgetown Barbados is close to tourists area.
St Lawrence Gap is a tourist area in the South. There are lots of hotels there. Holetown in the west has some lovely hotels too. It has a lot of things on your doorstep too.
Good video.
@@hongnguyen2375 Thank you so much 🏝️☀️💕
Thanks , great content
Thank you Robert, really appreciate that🏝️☀️💕
Also what's the one beach I must visit? I love a clean beach with clear water and no animals. I'm not looking to swim..just want to get a nice tan before coming back to cold NY in Jan. Thanks
@@moet131 Hi Moet there are so many beautiful beaches, which is why Barbados is so popular. I would start with the beach closest to where you are staying. Carlisle Bay is stunning….a long beach, white sand….I love Heywoods beach in Speightstown 🏝️☀️
@expatbarbados-jaeophelia thank you so much. Is Speightstown your recommended location to stay or would Oistins or Bridgetown be better?
@moet131 If it’s your first time stay in Oistins. Take a tour of island see different coastal areas and key places of interest. Visit Bridgetown half a day. Check out my videos on Bridgetown ruclips.net/video/B5F4Xvzhv_c/видео.htmlsi=LpGiiznY4ZCrtmox
and Speightstown. ruclips.net/video/PPlhVzvaWY0/видео.htmlsi=h_aR6owiw_ulAH0W
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Wow thanks for this information. Is there a specific city u recommend visiting first especially if u love the beach. Would you recommend a airbnb or a rental site for a 1 month visit?
Hi Ebby, so sorry to see I missed this. I would recommend the south side of the island to start as it’s more tourist driven but with locals. Tendency to be more affordable in terms of accommodation. Air BnB but make sure you do your due diligence as sometimes people are disappointed as photos advertised are not completely accurate. Hope that helps. You can negotiate a cheaper rental for a month. Go onto cariblist website for rentals. www.cariblist.com💕☀️🏝️
Thank you so much for the useful information you gave. Car hire. Is it easy to drive traffic wise. I have been told that Taxi is expensive
Hi Tavinder, if you are used to driving on the left hand side of the road then it should be a easy transition. You still have to watch out as the roads can be narrow like U.K. If not then you would have to take your time and get used to it. Drive in daytime until you get used to the pot holes which you find in some areas. You can hire cars quite easily. Taxis are expensive now as the rates recently went up after being low for many years apparently. But getting the buses is very easy and much cheaper! Hope that helps. 😊
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia
Thank you.
I have booked two weeks end of November at Raddison and Hilton room only. Is eating out really expensive compared to uk.
I live in Birmingham Uk , so it should be ok to drive. Can you hire car from town or airport only?
Thank you for your guidance
Hi Tavinder you can hire your car before you leave U.K. They would probably meet you at airport with the car. If this is your first time in Barbados and you are not sure of the driving conditions then I would get the taxi to the hotel. They are not too far from airport. Then once you see how things are start driving. But remember that buses are cheap and easy to access. So you might have the car for specific times when you know you really are going to use it. I would definitely book hire car before it gets booked up as the time you are coming is high season. You can Google, but definitely compare prices before booking. You will have a fantastic time. I will be there at that time so keep in touch.
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Thank you. My first time . Only want to hire car for few days to explore the island. Looking forward to this.
Thank you. Will keep in touch
Tav
Eating out is expensive if you only go the expensive restaurants which are great for special occasions where you really want to splurge. But you can eat at so many beach bars, rum bars for great prices. Also check out the many vans where locals are selling their hot foods. There are so many places to eat you will love it. As soon as you walk from your hotel you will find places. Ask the receptionist where to go. Check out trip advisor and join Facebook groups where people support each other by sharing information. Make sure you go to the local vendors for fresh, fruit, vegetables, coconut water and cooked foods.
Thank you!
You’re welcome! Appreciate you watching and commenting ☀️🏝️
Liquid sunshine!
Yes!☔️☀️🏝️
I’m a runner and love running on the island. Unlike the US the drivers are very respectful of pedestrians. The people are Uber friendly too. I actually look forward saying hello to everyone I pass even when I’m completely out of breath 😅❤🇧🇧
Hi Marie, 💕🙏🏿you are making me smile as I can relate to what you are saying…. the people being very friendly and saying hello … except I walk. Thank you for sharing 😘
Many thanks😊
Thank you Nick, appreciate your support ☀️🏝️🇧🇧
Lovely video, lovely lady
Thank you for watching Marazul💕🏝️☀️I appreciate your support.
Yep the rain bit 😂
Yessss you know it! 😅☀️☔️Keep that umbrella somewhere close just in case!
Good video. Looking to visit in Jan for my bday. Two questions...do you recommend renting a car or taking public transportation & do you recommend exchanging to BBD or just using USD? I'll only be there for 4-5 days
@@moet131 Hi Moet you can use USD but you will be given BBD in change which you can use too! Use this for bus fares etc. You could rent a car for a couple of days so you can get around the island, do food shopping, get from airport to where you are staying. Public transportation is great if where you are staying is within 5-7 minutes walking distance. It’s worth trying buses for experience. 3.50BBD for single journey. Hope that helps 💕☀️🏝️
@expatbarbados-jaeophelia thank you for the information
Any advice for a self-taught artist looking to move from Nigeria to Barbados?
Can you please make video about the 12month freelancing visa.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. 😊Yes the Welcome Stamp is definitely worth considering. I hope to get to interview people on it too! It’s a great video idea….Coming soon💯🐠☀️🏝️
I wonder how often do you see the monkeys ? Are they aggressive and do they block the entrance of your home sometimes ?
Hi Esan, I have only mainly seen them from afar and they are usually trying to get out of sight of humans! They will run across garden hedges/walls. Usually you see one who seems to check if it’s safe to cross, then if it is the others follow including babies. They would only become aggressive if you were trying to attack them eg throwing things, or they felt you were threatening them. They are looking for food so if your garden has fruits then you are more likely to experience this. If not then you may not even see them. If you see them let the pass. They won’t bother you. (Based on my experience)
Hello, is The Tides Barbados a resort in Barbados.
Hi Sharon, Tides is a fine dining restaurant. It’s lovely for a special occasion in my opinion. Great service and food. The view and decor is stunning. They also have live performances. ☀️🏝️
Is it generally safe? Is there much petty theft? Do I have to move everything in my car to the boot for a 5-minute grocery run?
Hi Harold, lovely to hear from you. Barbados is generally very safe in my experience. Others also say the same. Not heard of petty theft. No you don’t need to do that. But I am always mindful wherever I travel to take care and not put myself in dangerous positions I wouldn’t in my own country. But the positive for me is that I don’t feel the same level of fear or anxiety of crime in Barbados as I do in other countries including U.K. In U.K. I would put everything in the car boot as you described. Not in Barbados…. Just lock the car. Hope that helps. ☀️🏝️
Good Morning
Respected Madam
How are you, I hope you'll be fine, a tremendous video regarding Barbado's life. I subscribe your Channel
God bless you abundantly
Much love and regards
Aamir
Thank you Aamir, ☀️🏝️I really appreciate your support and glad my video was helpful.
Hello there, I will be visiting Barbados Feb 2024. Where is a good resort to stay and I can check out if they offer all inclusive. I don’t want to be. You mentioned monkeys. Don’t like them at all. Are they in the general vicinity of Barbados. Or just the beach life.
Hi Sharon, lovely to hear from you. I would recommend you go onto Booking.com and search for Barbados hotels/resorts all inclusive. I personally don’t do all inclusive in Barbados as you can get good food easily outside the hotel if it is in South or West. You could do breakfast only and then eat out later etc. So check out what is availability in relation to your budget and the time you want to travel. In my experience you may occasionally see monkeys in gulleys where they tend to live and these tend to be in neighbourhoods where locals and residents live. But not in hotels ….unless the hotel is located next to a gulley. They are mainly looking for fruit trees, so it’s generally residents with fruit trees in their gardens who have a problem. So if you were staying in an Air BnB in a residential area with fruit trees in the garden then you would probably have them pass through. But you could always ask by emailing the hotel. Hope that helps. I have never seen moneys at the beach roaming.
I do like to work remotely PLS like to know the requirements
Hi Suzy, this is the link for the Welcome Stamp Visa for people who can work remotely. Check requirements! Hope it helps you. 😊
www.visitbarbados.org/barbados-welcome-stamp
Thanks,
You're welcome Vincent! Glad it’s been useful. Let me know if there’s more you would like to see on the channel thank you 🏝️☀️
How are deliveries handled?
Hi Shad, any particular type of delivery? I have had ceiling fans delivered and a few other items. Everything was delivered withoutħ any problems. You just have to agree a date and time.
Jae, I guess the first thing we all want to know is how foreigners can retire in Barbados according to regulations, which seems to require having several million dollars or own property in Barbados. What is the truth about this? All we hear is that you can't get residency in Barbados unless you have 5 million dollars in the bank....
Hi Dovy, there are different ways which are more achievable certainly from the U.K. It’s a good topic for future video. I will be interviewing people in the future which may help. I am doing seasonal retirement which means I stay in Barbados for 3-5 months. Check entry requirements as they may be different for different countries.
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia That would be great! And more description of your life as a winter "snowbird" would also be great. For those of us from the US and Canada......to follow in your footsteps, especially in the retirement years. All we hear online is how hard everything is to spend time in places like Barbados, but not as much about how easy it is. Or that the Caribbean is more just for people of Caribbean and African ancestry. And of course how tough it is to live there. Your experience will help alot in my humble opinion!
I will do my best. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it. 🌞🏝️
@@expatbarbados-jaeophelia Keep up the good work. You're very focused. I get so bored with videos of laughing young couples carrying on about food in different places....
Thank u
Thank you for taking the time to feedback to me💕🏝️I appreciate it ☀️
Thanks 4 Sharing…Poncho C
You’re welcome. Thank you for your support 😊
Hiya. I was speaking to a friend of mine about returning to Barbados. Your name came up.
I’m planning to return in 12 to 18 months. Just returned from a month there. I would like to connect with other people on the same journey. I guess you might know of a few people in the ex pat community. Would be good to connect for business as well as social.
Hiya, lovely to hear from you. Yes it would be great to connect. You are welcome to email me.
contactexpatbarbados@gmail.com
Enjoy yourvideos
Thank you Gloria, appreciate your support 💕☀️🏝️
WAW
Hi Jae, are gay people allowed to visit Barbados? My husband and I are thinking about spending our honeymoon there but we want to make it’s safe for gay people! We are two gay Jamaican men from NYC!
@@Jthegreat84 Hi Great, so lovely to hear from you. 💕🇯🇲From what I have heard and seen recently it is safe. The thing to note however is that Barbados is a conservative island and so you don’t generally see public displays of affection. So I would just bear that in mind. If you want you can check out some of the Facebook groups eg Travellers to Barbados and other groups as I have seen this question and if you ask the question you may be able to speak directly to gay people who have travelled here and you can note the responses. I have seen this but can’t remember exactly which group it was. But often in these groups you can do a search to see if that question has been asked before. Let me know if you decide to come visit. Happy New Year 🥳🏝️💕
@ Thank you so much for the information. Also I do not agree that Barbados is a conservative country! I saw all of the crop over videos of Barbados all over RUclips and everyone is half naked! 🤣
@@Jthegreat84 You’re welcome. Yes I understand what you’re saying and why.💕☀️🏝️
The monkeys surprised me! Now, I know.
Yes Eric, I was really surprised too! 😯I never knew they were in the Caribbean! Thank you for watching and commenting 🏝️☀️
One of the most exoensive places in the world
Can be for some sure if you live as a tourist! But I am learning to shop smarter! ☀️🏝️
I got a camoflage pants i went in kfc wa them gin do me
Glad to know that I can drink our pipe water thanks
Yes you can Marita💕Thank you for watching 🏝️☀️
Do not throw anything at the monkeys. They will CATCH and throw it back and they don't miss.
Plus they have long memories. They came to terrorize my cousin every morning to wake her up.after she kicked them out her garden.
Yes I have heard similar stories. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 😊🌞🏝️
hahaha. That's funny
Very intelligent!🐒😊
The camouflage thing is the most ridiculous ever.
It was a surprise to me too. 🏝️☀️
I love how you talk! Re you married ? Please marry me I’m 28! 😍😍