• Day Trip to St John USVI

    How to go on a Day Trip to St John from St Thomas

    St John USVI has no airport and is mostly a national park. With that in mind, it is a great spot to visit on a day trip from St Thomas Island because of its stunning beaches and wildlife. In fact, the island is so beautiful wild, that one can enjoy watching sea turtles in the wild and even encounter wild donkeys on the island too! Getting to St John from St Thomas A ferry service connects both islands and takes around 15 minutes one way. Passenger ferries depart every hour on the hour from 6 am to 8 pm. Car barge ferries depart every odd hour per 2 hours (i.e. 915am,…

  • USVI on a Budget

    How To Explore USVI on a Budget

    The Caribbean is a region that one considers expensive to visit, and the USVI is no exception. Here is how to visit the US Virgin Islands on a budget so you can travel more without paying top dollar for experiences.  How to explore USVI on a budget under $1000 Here’s how we visited Water Island, St Thomas, and St John for a grand total of $883 for two people. That’s a total of $442 per person on average for the 4 day, 3 night trip, or around $150 per person per night. That $150 per person includes flights, hotels, food, transportation, activities, and even small souvenirs!  More USVI Posts: 4…

  • Gaming on a Budget

    Gaming on a budget (Updated 2021)

    Most people reckon that video gaming is expensive, and it can be. However, if you are a gamer and want to become financially independent, it definitely is possible without letting go of your beloved hobby. Since we are fairly new to the world of console gaming (3 years+ and counting), and we have put in a fair amount of money buying games and consoles while simultaneously seeking Financial Independence, we thought this little guide may help based on our personal experience. In theory, if you follow these small tips, this may lower your entertainment costs on the long run, and the cost of playing the game and being entertained will…

  • Day trip to Water Island USVI

    Water Island US VI (Day Trip from St Thomas)

    If you have a few days vacationing in St Thomas, how about you take a day trip out to Water Island in US VI? Water Island is the fourth and the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, with not many cars, and no gas stations. It is mostly a residential island but world-famous for its own Honeymoon Beach and laid-back vibe. Here’s our day trip guide to Water Island from St Thomas.  Water Island Ferry US VI Other Virgin Island Posts: 4 Days in The US Virgin Islands (Itinerary) A Day trip to Water Island from St Thomas Day trip to St John from St Thomas A day in St Thomas…

  • 4 Days in US Virgin Islands

    How to Spend 4 Days in USVI (Itinerary)

    Want a taste of the Caribbean without leaving the US? Head on over to the US Virgin Islands, no passports are required for US Citizens, and they also accept US visitor visas! St Croix is the biggest of the Virgin Islands, but for this article, we are going to concentrate on St Thomas, St John, and Water Island. Here’s how to spend 4 days in USVI, especially if you’re strapped for time. Note – we did travel to St Thomas and the other US Virgin Islands during the coronavirus pandemic. For up to date information, please visit the official USVI health portal. 4 Days in USVI (an itinerary)  Here’s more…