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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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