PROS AND CONS OF LIVING IN THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

In this week's episode of Blyden vLogs I share 6 PROS and 5 CONS of living in the US Virgin Islands. I hope you find this video helpful especially if you are seeking to move to the US Virgin Islands within the near future or if you just have a general interest in how the quality of life in in the US Virgin Islands. (No official Poll was taken. These PROS and CONS were simply based my personal experiences growing up and living in the US Virgin Islands.
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Some B Roll Footage used from "Ask a Local: US Virgin Islands"

[rodneylewis]

Excellent!! I see so many videos on YouTube done by folks who have NO idea what they're talking about (some who've never even been here). Coming from the mainland, you have to be easy-going & adaptable & low maintenance...type A personalities should stick to vacationing. I moved to STX a little over 4 years ago (bought my house a year earlier & rented it out, then decided to go ahead & move instead of waiting until I retired...got in before the real estate prices went crazy, probably couldn't afford the move now). One con that often gets overlooked is the climate/environment...humid, salty air & the UV...destroys nearly everything in fairly short order...I get about 2 years out of a pair of shoes before they start to fall apart & my cell phone batteries swell & push out the back of the phone about every 2 years as well. The antenna on my Grand Cherokee literally disintegrated within a couple of years, appliances rust, electrical items corrode, etc. And lets not forget about the terrible road conditions (on top of the never-ending construction projects) and WAPA (expensive & unreliable...I budgeted for solar when I bought my house & had it installed within 6 months...had to wait a bit due to 'island time' and the fact that the good contractors always have a waiting list). I tell people to come down & do a short term rental first & live like a local, not a tourist, then decide.

[bc]

This is exactly what I was looking for, I don't plan to move to the islands just yet but getting myself familiar with what I should expect a few years in advanced. Thank you for taking the time to give such an in depth informational video, and I really hope you continue this series. Also really looking forward to your St. Croix videos since I am very interested in that island. Thanks again!

[Papi-nzcs]

Best vid on VI living considerations I've found. Really helpful. Accurate to the things we've experienced from our 4 trips there, and fills in some gaps that we hadn't considered. Diggin' your chanel. Also your wall decor. Faith and Hope. It shows. 😊

[GlorytalkswithAmberJ]

i have lineage from the Virgin Islands.. never been.. i plan to go very soon... seems amazing

[japnikki]

Cool video. I spent a month in St Thomas back in 2019. Coming from fast pace corporate America, St Thomas is super slow compared to other places in the USA. It took me a week to calm down and understand the culture. Roads are horrible in the VI, and they drive on the wrong side of the road. Lol

I had a chance to visit Tortola, cool place.

[sabrinarosshoover]

Good morning. Love this! Pro #1 definitely noticed that when visiting!! One of my favorite things actually. Hope all is well. Stay blessed. Can't wait for the food video!!! We are always looking for new places.

[tessatheartist]

Con- alot of tru Virgin islanders are moving away while other cultures are moving in

[ThatGuyFromTheVI]

Pro or con this video mek me miss home bad! Dope video my boy 💪🏾

[augustinayala]

great video... I am so homesick. I miss my lovely St. Thomas.. Rock City.. Da St. Croix, Twin City... St. John, Love City... Bless.. Big Up.. Moving back soon..

[ms.thomas]

With the name Blyden you don't even have to say you from rock..That name speaks for you . Great Content!

[justinfacteau]

Can you give a breakdown on rents and places that would be good for people looking to live and work here versus vacation?

[mstmklryslp]

Hi! I will be moving to St. Croix in February! I appreciate this video :)

[Dan.]

Helpful video! Im curious about the social life and cost of that, I'm 25 and moving to st.johns in December

[AleExploresJapan]

I’m from Hawaii and was curious about the cost of living and life on the usvi’s. Everything you mentioned is the same here in Hawaii. Aloha 🤙🏽

[wendyjenkins]

I WAS BORN IN ST CROIX VI I LIVED IN ST THOMAS TOO NOW IM LIVING IN PA.

[danouny]

the cap : VI (for Virgin Islands, I know right
But love the idea that your cap shows VI as it's in the 6th place in the clock view . genious idea lol
I really don't know if I'm clear - I'm french. But I hope y'all understand. From Guadeloupe

[jou]

Easy to catch a ride on backs of trucks in St Croix!.. you're so right about that..I'm laughing..good vlog..I'm subscribed..love your videos

[belltoll]

If you plan to live in the VI you should read Don't Stop The Carnival. I lived there for about 15 years. I still love it. Love the memories. Doc James, Addie Ottley, Fungi! Best pate at Ashley's by the Airport, used to be in a tiny shack near Emerald Bay. Loved the Jitney busses. The East End was the country, And Hugo did not make me a Don! Hugo blew me, Farrelly screwed me and the National Guard stole my toaster~ lol. I love the VI. and I am really jonesing for an Ashley's Pate!!! Bless you all and hope the hurricanes pass you by!

[JeanitaBlue]

Thank you! I'm looking to move here 2021. Thank you for this info

[laffilmfest]

Thank u....very comprehensive list....!!