Living on an island is quite different from vacationing on an island. One reason is because shipping to an island costs more. Especially to an island like Grenada which is one of the furthest Caribbean Islands from the US. This means that items cost more, tend to run out frequently and take some time to…
This year, I’ve flown on 2 different airlines to and from Grenada. And I’ll be flying a couple more times next year. Here are some airlines that fly to Grenada. Direct flights to Grenada Currently, Caribbean Airlines and Air Canada are the only airlines that fly to Grenada directly from Toronto. The direct flight is…
No matter where you live, there are some aspects you like about your area and some you don’t. Similarly, there are certain things I don’t like about the island. Here are 3 bad things about Grenada I’ve discovered in these 4 months. 1. Food runs out for weeks in Grenada Before moving to Grenada, I…
Amidst the Sephora sale and all good things I’m missing out on, I thought I’d share some skin care tips I wish I had considered before moving to the island. I have oily acne-prone skin and thought the hot and humid climate would cleanse my pores and do my skin some wonders. Instead, my skin…
Although there are many things I’m adjusting to, I’ve realized there are some positive things about my apartment in Grenada. Following my post about off campus living in the Caribbean, here are some things I specifically love about my apartment. Large TV in my apartment in Grenada Yes, like a guy, I’ve mentioned a large…
The produce in Grenada is limited and I can’t find many of the fruits I’m used to. It’s not like our grocery stores in Canada which, regardless of the chain you choose, have typically everything you need almost all year-round. And usually the fruits that are available at the store are imported, like strawberries and…
When the school announced earlier this year that all classes would be in person starting August 2022, I knew I had to find an apartment ASAP. And one that was close-ish to the school, because I didn’t want to live on campus. Almost 1.5 months in and I’m still happy with my decision. But as…
I completed my first block and wrote my first exam of Term 2 this week. And when this post goes live, I’ll have been in Grenada for one month. As I write that, I realize how surreal it is. Amidst the struggles of adjusting to a new place while in medical school, all I’ve been…
Greetings from Grenada! I’ve arrived on the island, where I’ll be living for the next 1.5 years. Here are my first impressions of life in Grenada from my first week. The people are friendly We’ve had a great experience interacting with everyone. From our taxi driver, to the bank tellers, to the bus drivers, to…
While there are some things that I’m looking forward to about living in Grenada, I also expect there to be several difficulties. Here are 3 challenges of living on an island that I’m expecting. Challenges of living on an island #1: Being away from family The biggest challenge of living on an island is going…