I HAD NO FRIENDS😳 IN BARBADOS UNTIL |How to make friends

#barbados #expat #retirement In this video I share 6 TIPS TO MEET & MAKE FRIENDS IN BARBADOS based on my current experience. Make sure to check out my links below to places and resources mentioned.
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Barbados really is a friendly place to come to because Bajans are very welcoming and helpful. Relocating to a new country as a single/solo traveller can be very daunting because at some point you will be faced with the prospect of making new friends or being very lonely! This video aims to encourage you to be proactive and do your research prior to leaving. Social media is definitely the quickest way to connect with people to get information etc.
In my experience finding friends based on the things you enjoy doing is the easiest way because you immediately have something in common. So if you are planning or thinking of coming to Barbados, for a vacation, work, to relocate or retire, then these tips will help you meet and make new friends.
Shout out to @Chazeen and her video 'WHAT NOT TO DO IN BARBADOS' 'I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BARBADOS' for inspiring me to share my journey.
I truly believe Barbados is a fantastic island for everyone, but especially women who may be looking for the opportunity to start a new chapter in their life in a country that is very welcoming and generally safe. If you are interested in becoming a SEASONAL or PART TIME RETIREE like myself, moving between your homeland and Barbados to....'Get the best of both countries!' then let's connect!
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⏰TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Welcome to Expat Barbados
00:34 HOW TO MEET & MAKE FRIENDS IN BARBADOS
00:41 TIP 1 - JOIN BARBADOS FACEBOOK GROUPS
04:05 TIP 2 - GO TO LOCAL CAFES, BARS, RESTAURANTS
06:09 TIP 3 - GO WALKING EARLY OR BEFORE SUNSET
08:41 TIP 4 - FIND YOUR LOCAL BEACH COMMUNITY
12:17 TIP 5 - JOIN A CLUB - CHECK OUT 'BARBADOS WHAT'S ON'
14:21 TIP 6 - GO TO EVENTS IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
TIP 1: FACEBOOK GROUPS:
* ANDROMEDA BOTANIC GARDENS BARBADOS
/ andromedabarbados
* BARBADOS HIKING ASSOCIATION
/ hikebarbados
TIP 2:
* BRADDY'S RUM BAR - Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: Hwy 1B, Colleton, Barbados
* HAPPYNESS CAFE & EVENT HUB - @happynessbarbados
* LA CABANE - www.lacabanebarbados.com
TIP 3:
* FARLEY HILL NATIONAL PARK - barbados.org/fhill.htm#.ZEUzR...
* REGGAE FESTIVAL - ANNUAL 4 DAY FESTIVAL - DAY 3 takes place at Farley Hill
www.thebarbadosreggaefestival....
TIP 4:
SIX MEN'S BAY BEACH - Located to the north of Speightstown, Six Men's is a picturesque fishing village.
TIP 5:
BARBADOS WHAT'S ON
whatsoninbarbados.com/
whatsoninbarbad...
TIP 6:
www.visitbarbados.org/things-...
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  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia
    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia Жыл бұрын

    Let me know in the comments if you have any tips to add to mine! 🥰 Remember your tips can help others in this growing community!❤

  • @kuyahkudey3217

    @kuyahkudey3217

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🏾😊

  • @zuridjan684
    @zuridjan684 Жыл бұрын

    Love, love, live this video. Looks like you are having a fantastic time. I'll be travelling to Barbados in 3 days and I can't wait. Will be following a lot of your recommendations- thanks so much. ❤

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s been a fantastic experience getting to know the island it’s history and culture but especially the people! Thank you for your support! 💕 You will love Barbados 🇧🇧

  • @mariahamnett1761
    @mariahamnett1761 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic and useful information for ex- pats and anyone new to Barbados. Might be slightly Bias, but totally agree the “Locals” are a minefield of information, and love the opportunity to converse with tourists. Unfortunately, in this social media driven world it’s often overlooked that not everyone is on social media for whatever reason, so miss out on useful information, and connecting with others may be difficult. Barbados is truly an idyllic paradise and as someone who made their first visit in the early 1980’s to visit my parents place of birth it is so wonderful to see the ever evolving and wonderful changes occurring. Such a shame I didn’t get to meet up with you whilst I was in Barbados recently. But hopefully in the future. The Walking group looks like a fabulous activity, and I would love to participate when next in Barbados, hopefully there are other groups on the South Coast also. Looking forward to more vlogs. ❤🇬🇧

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your feedback I really really appreciate it. 🥰 It would be wonderful to meet up when you are next in Barbados. You are welcome to message me when you next come. More vlogs coming in the future and yes trying to capture the South too.

  • @AngieWalk
    @AngieWalk10 ай бұрын

    Yessss! I just joined a Barbados 🇧🇧 Facebook group! Counting down to my trip ☀️🏝️ And would love to join the hiking group while there.

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant! Yes I would definitely recommend the hiking group. We could go together with my friends.🤩😎

  • @marlenepollard4982
    @marlenepollard4982 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Jae , you need to do a part two. You have me missing our Beautiful Island Barbados 🇧🇧.

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Marlene, I can definitely understand why you must miss your island! I am working on my next video so make sure you have your notifications on as I have so much to share.😍

  • @joshfrancisco3579

    @joshfrancisco3579

    Жыл бұрын

    HELLO! JAE, GOOD AFTERNOON. IT IS 2:32pm, JUNE 4, 2023, HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES. MY NAME IS: MARIA JOSIE 'JOSH' FRANCISCO. MAY I ASK YOU THIS QUESTION?: COULD I *MAKE* YOU A *FRIEND* OF MINE? WHY? BECAUSE ONE DAY, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE/VISIT "BARBADOS". *BEFORE* *VISITING* "BARBADOS", I "WOULD LIKE" *ALREADY* TO KNOW A *WONDERFUL* PERSON *LIVING* IN BARBADOS. INCIDENTALLY, JAE, I AM A *FILIPINO*, *RESIDING* IN THE PHILIPPINES. THANK YOU, JAE, *WITH A HEART*. I *HOPE* "TO RECEIVE" YOUR *ANSWER* "THROUGH YOUR POSTING" - JOSH FRANCISCO

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joshfrancisco3579 Hi Maria, that's very kind of you.

  • @melloneyrichards7264
    @melloneyrichards7264 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video with some very helpful tips. I love the beach activities. 😀😀

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting too. Yes the beach has become my favourite place! 🥰

  • @kuyahkudey3217
    @kuyahkudey3217 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful vlog! Wow!🔥🔥🔥

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much! Appreciate you watching and commenting 😊

  • @noelisquamina4361
    @noelisquamina4361Ай бұрын

    Love this

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you Noelis, I really appreciate your support 🏝️☀️💕

  • @samz396
    @samz3964 ай бұрын

    Great tips

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thank you for taking the time to comment 💕☀️🐠

  • @peterandretta8328
    @peterandretta8328 Жыл бұрын

    I will be traveling to Barbados in August for my 3rd visit in one year. I discovered Barbados last year and hope to visit there every year for the foreseeable future.

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, Wow! That’s fantastic! 🤩That’s what happens when you come to 🇧🇧Barbados! ☀️🏝️You just want to keep going back! Let me know if you are back in November to May time, I will have to do a meet up as more people are definitely interested in what we are doing! Enjoy every minute 👌🏾

  • @peterandretta8328

    @peterandretta8328

    Жыл бұрын

    @@expatbarbados-jaeopheliaHi Jae, you mentioned November to May. Are you not in Barbados now? I try to go every 6 months or so. This time it will be 7 months since I last visited for a short stay this past January.

  • @peterandretta8328

    @peterandretta8328

    Жыл бұрын

    @@expatbarbados-jaeopheliaI’m looking at possibly going back again in February.

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, I go for 5-6 months each year for now. I return to U.K. for summer and family, friends, travel etc.

  • @peterandretta8328

    @peterandretta8328

    Жыл бұрын

    @@expatbarbados-jaeopheliaThat sounds good. So if I’m vacationing in Barbados again around February or March that means you’ll probably be there. If you’re putting together a meetup I’d love to attend. I plan on meeting up with a couple of KZread people when I go in just over a month.

  • @SofieLove
    @SofieLove Жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, appreciate you watching and commenting 😊

  • @SofieLove

    @SofieLove

    Жыл бұрын

    @@expatbarbados-jaeophelia I just arrived yesterday. I'm going to make a friend before I leave. ☺

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s wonderful! 💕let me know how you get on. Is it your first time?

  • @mon6158
    @mon6158Ай бұрын

    Thanks for these tips! During your winter Bird years did you find it better to rent a car or did you catch the bus/taxi to get around?

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Ай бұрын

    In the past I was lucky because my sister and brother in law drive. Now I tend to get the bus mainly and taxis if I am going somewhere dressy. But once you join a community you find people will offer you a lift and you can just contribute to the gas. But it is cheaper if you are coming for a few weeks to hire a car. It’s just more convenient. Hope that helps you.💕🏝️☀️

  • @sylvester5852
    @sylvester5852 Жыл бұрын

    Hi nice vid, hey I am moving there soon I sure would like to meet you.

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. Let me know when you are due to be here. 🌞🏝️

  • @ClintAndreVlogs
    @ClintAndreVlogs Жыл бұрын

    Hello I’m Clint Andre from Guyana.

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, lovely to meet you. Will check out your channel too🏝️🌞

  • @user-gm3xk4db8o
    @user-gm3xk4db8o5 ай бұрын

    The only black owned in Barbados, a black country let that sink in....

  • @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    @expatbarbados-jaeophelia

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes… thank you for your support ☀️🏝️