Island Living
Hurricane kit list for a Bahamian home: water, food, light and power
A hurricane kit list for Bahamian homes: how much water to store, food that needs no fridge, light, radio, documents, first aid and power that is safe to run.
Latest stories
Everything we have published, newest first: 16 stories so far.
Food & Drink
Guava duff: how to make the Bahamas' favourite rolled pudding
Make Bahamian guava duff at home: where the rolled pudding came from, a full recipe in metric and cups, the rum butter sauce and fixes for common problems.
Travel & Islands
The Bahamas in October: weather, hurricane risk, sea and what to pack
October in the Bahamas: hot days, a warm sea, the tail of hurricane season, National Heroes Day, quieter hotels and what to pack for showers and sun.
Travel & Islands
What to pack for the Bahamas: a packing list by season and island
What to pack for the Bahamas in winter, summer or hurricane season, for Nassau or the Family Islands, with boat days covered and a sample week's list.
Travel & Islands
Island-hopping the Exumas by mail boat, ferry and small plane
A leg-by-leg Exumas route: overnight mail boat from Nassau to the cays, small boats around Staniel Cay, a light-plane hop to George Town and harbour ferries.
Business & Economy
How tourism shapes the Bahamian economy: cruise, resorts and Out Islands
How visitor spending flows through the Bahamian economy: cruise versus stopover visitors, Nassau versus the Out Islands, and the risks of relying on tourism.
Caribbean & World
Is the Bahamas in the Caribbean? Geography, CARICOM and regional ties
The Bahamas sits in the Atlantic, not the Caribbean Sea, yet it belongs to CARICOM and shares the region's history. Here is how geography and politics fit.
Food & Drink
Arawak Cay after dark: how to eat your way through the Fish Fry
How to spend an evening at Nassau's Arawak Cay Fish Fry: getting there, when to arrive, how ordering works, what to eat and drink, and seafood seasons.
Island Living
Moving to the Bahamas: residency options, housing and real costs
A practical decision guide to moving to the Bahamas: residence and work permits in general terms, renting versus buying, utilities, schools and grocery costs.
Lifestyle
Snorkelling Bahamian reefs safely: currents, boats and reef manners
How to snorkel Bahamian reefs safely: reading tides and cuts, staying visible to boats, avoiding stings and scrapes, and habits that keep the coral healthy.
Business & Economy
Starting a small business in Nassau: licences, VAT and first steps
How to open a small business in Nassau step by step: choosing a structure, reserving a name, the business licence, National Insurance, VAT and banking.
Culture & History
Junkanoo explained: the rush, the costumes and the groups on Bay Street
What Junkanoo is, where it came from and how the Boxing Day and New Year's parades work, from goatskin drums and crêpe-paper costumes to the big groups.