Backpacking or travelling in Barbados?

• This small but vibrant island has a lot to offer. The island is compact enough to travel around easily, yet diverse enough to see something new every day. Think beaches, music festivals and lots of rum! It’s a great place for beach and nature lovers alike.
• Activities to spot: surf at Soup Bowl; snorkel at Carlisle Bay; explore the impressive Harrison’s Cave; sample rum at Mount Gay, one of the oldest rum distilleries in the world; watch a cricket match at Kensington Oval; enjoy stunning views at Animal Flower Cave; visit St Nicholas Abbey and learn about the history of sugar cane plantations; relax in the Flower Forest Botanical Gardens; wander through bustling markets and sample local food; listen to jazz at the Holetown Festival. Animal spotting: green sea turtles, brown pelicans, green monkeys, frigate bird, hummingbirds, flying fish, seahorses, dolphins etc.
• Food spotting: macaroni pie, pepperpot, fish cakes, jug jug, conkies, rice and peas (yes really), breadfruit chips, bajan rum punch.

Study in Barbados?

• If you want to study marine biology, tropical agriculture or tropical ecology, Barbados could be an interesting country for you.
• Study city: Bridgetown.
• Language: English.

Internship in Barbados?

• For an internship in Barbados, the best places to look are tourism, conservation and healthcare.
• Competencies: customer focus, ecological research, hospitality skills, intercultural communication, English language skills.

Volunteer in Barbados?

• There are several volunteer projects that focus on conservation and community support. Popular projects focus on sea turtles and coral reefs. Working in Barbados?
• Your best chance is in the tourism sector (during high season) and the banking sector.

Working as a digital nomad in Barbados?

• Barbados is a great location for digital nomads. You will find good facilities, beautiful views and even a special visa.
• Favorite locations: Holetown and Bridgetown.

Living in Barbados?

• Living in Barbados offers endless access to beaches and a friendly island feel. The culture is warm and the expat community is growing.
• Education: There are a few international and private schools, especially in Bridgetown, that offer education in English.
• Expat community: Expats mainly work in tourism, conservation and as digital nomads. There are often fun gatherings.
• Safety: It is a safe country, but always be alert in remote areas and after dark.
• Culture: The culture is a mix of Caribbean cheerfulness and British influences. Music, dance and cricket are important parts of daily life. Climate: Tropical with temperatures between 24-30 degrees Celsius. There is a dry and a wet season.
• Beware: Life can be expensive at times, especially if you like international products. Island life can also feel a bit isolated.
• Health insurance: Healthcare is good in cities such as Bridgetown, with both public and private facilities that meet international standards. Make sure you have your own health insurance with good coverage.

Stories, tips and experiences from Barbados