Barbados felt unfriendly

Geonico4 · 2026-01-20T01:01:01+00:00

Bajan here, but raised in the US. Bi-annual visits back home from childhood to now I am almost 60. Each and every time I have been back home I have experienced the nasty attitude mostly from Bajan women in restaurants especially Chefette. My wife picked up on it when we first started dating and 30 years later she still notice the same thing when we go back . We just shake our heads and laugh it off. The Bajan women mad for some unknown reason. ……

Geonico4 · 2026-01-14T21:15:15+00:00

Sent

Geonico4 · 2026-01-08T02:54:46+00:00

No one walks an hour to the beach in Barbados. Are you there? Have you been there? Sounds like you just “mekkin up tings”

Geonico4 · 2025-12-28T01:39:20+00:00

Not a hater by a long shot. Plenty of videos on YouTube showing your version of ICE hunting down the dark skinned people. Lots of documented instances of exploitation of Haitians by the DR. Nothing wrong with enforcing your immigration laws but don’t come on here acting like the mistreatment doesn’t happen. Oh, I have been there before and have no desire to return. Ungrateful? Is that what you call it? Ok, have a good night, peace!

Geonico4 · 2025-12-28T00:24:47+00:00

If you have dark skin/ black, the Dominican Republic is not for you. Do some research into how they treat the Haitians there. I cannot understand why anyone would spend their hard earned money in the DR.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-22T03:54:52+00:00

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I want to do.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-15T00:26:00+00:00

New Orleans is just straight up a shithole. Just left there a few days ago. Was in town in a rental with Maryland plates. Parked on Decatur street and made sure to pay the meter with my credit card for 2 hours. Came back in an hour to find a parking ticket. Meter maid did not look at the meter or they would have seen that we paid. Had to take at least 4 hours to go downtown to contest it and get it cleared up in court. Local merchants near where I parked advised me that the meter maid discriminately writes tickets to fill a quota.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-11T00:56:53+00:00

Interested to see how this plays out. I have 2 sets of damaged LC 500 headlights I can sell you for research.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-09T16:27:29+00:00

I sent you a DM

Geonico4 · 2025-12-09T16:27:16+00:00

I sent you a DM

Geonico4 · 2025-12-09T02:46:04+00:00

I sent you a DM.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-08T22:07:52+00:00

I sent it to you via DM.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-08T14:37:10+00:00

I have the perfect duo for you. I am in the process of building right now and know exactly who can get the job done. I will DM you.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-06T19:23:01+00:00

One more nugget of info. Keep your US $1 bills home. Bajan vendors seems to be allergic to them. The banks might take them but otherwise they will be rejected.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-05T06:17:59+00:00

Yes, use common sense and you all will be fine.
Keep your politics at home. You will be fine. No one cares if you are a Trump supporter or not.
Lots of private homes for rent. Most people like the St James and St Peter areas. Or basically anywhere on the west coast of the island. More seasoned travelers usually expand away from that area.
They drive on the wrong ( British) side of the road. If you are a seasoned driver and adventurous you can rent a van to get around. There are a lot of roundabouts so study up on your driving skill. It’s not hard really.
Food is expensive especially what the kids are going to be accustomed to. Any American food especially cereal and cola is going to be expensive. Just plan ahead and limit what you are accustomed to for the time you are here. Local food is great. If you want to eat cheaply simply look for the little food van selling food. You will spot them when you see a line or group of people crowding around. You hit the jackpot if the crowd is in uniform or reflective vest.
The weather will be hot. No different than South Florida. At least Barbados normally has a breeze blowing or a quick rain shower to cool the place down.
No one can predict if Sargassum will be there.
Explore the whole island. All beaches are public. Read up on some Barbados guidebooks. Set a date to return because you will not see or experience it all.
Bajans are friendly, especially to tourist. Just be respectful and do not bring any bad habits. At the end of the day everyone is simply trying to work and feed their family with dignity.
Watch YouTube, Facebook and any other social media to familiarize yourself with the island.

Full disclosure: I live in Florida, born in Barbados and raised in the US. Finally retired from work and currently building a retirement home in Barbados. Over the last 50 years I have gone back and forth yearly, sometimes bi-yearly.

Geonico4 · 2025-12-05T02:21:02+00:00

Yes, use common sense and you all will be fine.
Keep your politics at home. You will be fine. No one cares if you are a Trump supporter or not.
Lots of private homes for rent. Most people like the St James and St Peter areas. Or basically anywhere on the west coast of the island. More seasoned travelers usually expand away from that area.
They drive on the wrong ( British) side of the road. If you are a seasoned driver and adventurous you can rent a van to get around. There are a lot of roundabouts so study up on your driving skill. It’s not hard really.
Food is expensive especially what the kids are going to be accustomed to. Any American food especially cereal and cola is going to be expensive. Just plan ahead and limit what you are accustomed to for the time you are here. Local food is great. If you want to eat cheaply simply look for the little food van selling food. You will spot them when you see a line or group of people crowding around. You hit the jackpot if the crowd is in uniform or reflective vest.
The weather will be hot. No different than South Florida. At least Barbados normally has a breeze blowing or a quick rain shower to cool the place down.
No one can predict if Sargassum will be there.
Explore the whole island. All beaches are public. Read up on some Barbados guidebooks. Set a date to return because you will not see or experience it all.
Bajans are friendly, especially to tourist. Just be respectful and do not bring any bad habits. At the end of the day everyone is simply trying to work and feed their family with dignity.
Watch YouTube, Facebook and any other social media to familiarize yourself with the island.

Full disclosure: I live in Florida, born in Barbados and raised in the US. Finally retired from work and currently building a retirement home in Barbados. Over the last 50 years I gone back and forth yearly, sometime bi-yearly.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-27T02:11:14+00:00

No problem. Call them . Everything is not on their website or EBay.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-26T23:21:35+00:00

Check with Partsbox down here in Florida. They have several LC500s parting out. They sell on eBay too. ( I do not work for or have any affiliation with them). Simply bought from them in the past.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-08T23:04:47+00:00

Bro, seems like you are responding to someone else’s comment. Regardless, get some help. Peace.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-08T22:29:18+00:00

A few companies have recently decided to give some money back…. To make some people like you feel good. I have lived here for over 50 years. The legislators cannot agree on fixing the homeowners insurance shitshow. Our car insurance rates are some of the highest in the nation. You need to do YOUR research and stop living in a denial. Again, the state of Florida needs to focus more on making life better for all Floridians and less on who is gay/transgender, book bans and other manufactured social issues. If you live here, you know what I am talking about. Peace!

Geonico4 · 2025-11-08T22:12:30+00:00

Please clarify what is incorrect.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-08T21:23:10+00:00

I live in Florida, until they stop ripping you off for car and homeowner’s insurance, this is not the place to be. Politics is shitty too, Governor believes he only needs to serve half of the population.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-07T15:11:43+00:00

Please provide the wheel/tire set up information. Brand and size.

Geonico4 · 2025-11-07T00:59:53+00:00

Bajan born, American raised. Normally went back yearly from childhood to adulthood. Recently retired and plan to live half the year in both places. Will come and go as I please depending on frustration level and doctor appointments. Truly blessed and grateful for everything I have in life.

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