Backpacking or traveling in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• The playground for the rich, but even as a regular traveler or backpacker you can still have a good time! Beautiful white beaches, azure blue water, deep green rainforest, good diving spots and all that with a rum punch in your hands. Although you can reduce the costs by, for example, traveling by public transport and in the shoulder seasons, it remains an expensive destination.
• Spotting activities: explore Bequia; hike to the active volcano La Soufrière; snorkel at Tobago Cays; discover Kingstown; learn about the history of Black Point Tunnel; rent a boat and island hop away; enjoy the festive local festivals; swim in the Dark View Falls; imagine yourself a pirate in the places where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed.
• Spotting animals: hawksbill turtles, parrots, iguanas, all kinds of coral fish, pelicans, frigate birds.
• Food Spotting: Callaloo Soup, Fried Jackfish, Breadfruit, Conch Fritters, Pepperpot, Roasted Banana, Coconut Dumplings, Rum Punch.

Studying in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• There are a number of educational institutions and studies to choose from, including studies in the field of (marine) ecology and medicine.
• Study cities: Kingstown.
• Language: English.

Internships in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• You can mainly find internships in tourism, marine biology, nature conservation and sometimes also tech and IT.
• Competencies: research skills, customer-oriented work, communication skills in an international setting.

Volunteering in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• As a volunteer you can work in nature management, event planning, photography and social media, and coastal and marine management.

Working in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• The tourism sector is the best known, but you can also work in other sectors in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. There are jobs in hotel management, sustainable agriculture, marine services (such as working on boats and yachts).

Working as a digital nomad in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• Island hopping while working and a beautiful, REAL!, background for your zoom calls, that can be Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, but… It is a DIY destination. There are not everywhere workplaces and although the internet is fine in the cities, it can be a challenge in remote places.
• Favorite locations: Kingstown, Bequia, Mustique and Canouan.

Living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

• A Caribbean paradise with no less than 32 islands full of beautiful landscapes and a relaxed atmosphere. Many expats move there, especially retirees, who come to live on the island of St Vincent. As a resident you can enjoy water sports, the rich life and a quiet lifestyle.
• Education: there are good, free schools.
• Expat community: small, but cozy, just like the islands. Climate: fairly constant temperatures around the mid-twenties with a rainy and dry season.
• Safety: fairly safe with some minor crime here and there.
• Health insurance: basic care is fine, but limited and expensive. For major treatments, evacuation may be necessary. So make sure you have your own good health insurance.

Stories, tips and experiences from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines