Island living
When you hear someone mention island living, the image that most often comes to mind is white beaches, palm trees, sunshine, and deep blue seas. For some, this seems like an idyllic life in a tropical island paradise. For others of us, however, our island paradise is a little different, but no less beautiful, in its own way.
Life in the Channel Islands may not seem like paradise to some, but for the rest of us, it is home. The main differences about the Channel Islands are the lack of palm trees and the tropical climate!
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Interview with Louise Hill – Artist living in Sark
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Interview with Karen Mackay – Founder of the sustainable store – Wild Atlantique
Karen Mackay was born and raised in Upstate New York, by her American (Scarsdale, NY) father, Scottish (Thurso, Cathiness) mother and was schooled in Ireland & the USA.
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Interview with Bam and Stephen – Owners of Bam’s Bikes rental shop in Sark
Bam's Bikes is owned and operated by Alabama "Bam" Westle and Stephen Dewe, who are a young local couple - cycling every day is a way of life here on car-free
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Interview with Monica Camara – Jewellery designer from Guernsey
Monica Camara is 29 and was born and raised here in Guernsey. She loves island life and is a dog mama to two beautiful Shelties. Monica is also a crystal lover
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Interview with Matthias Plunser – Founder of coworking space Sark Hub
Matthias Plunser was born in a little village in the Austrian Alps as the oldest of 4 boys. He went to the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna to
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Interview with Agnes Liberte – Photographer from the Czech Republic who found her home in Guernsey
Agnes (or Anežka in Czech) comes from Prague, Czech Republic. She has been travelling for most of her life, has lived outside of her home country and she loves being a
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Interview with Aimee De La Mare – Self-taught photographer from Guernsey
Aimee De La Mare is 32 years old and was born and raised in Guernsey. She has Native Canadian Indian heritage, specifically from Saskatchewan, but her family and she have not
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Interview with Chris Griffiths – Illustrator and Graphic Designer from Guernsey
Chris Griffiths is a 49-year-old illustrator and graphic designer who, along with his brother Marc, owns Two Degrees North, a Design & Advertising Studio that they've run for the past 19
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Interview with Vikki Bennett – Founder and director of VB Property Consultants
Vikki Bennett classes herself as a true „Guernsey Girl“ with a real passion for her Island home. Vikki is a founder and director of VB Property Consultants Limited and possesses extensive
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Interview with Louise Croft – Digital nomad residing in Guernsey
Louise Croft is a digital nomad and YouTuber from UK who is living happily in Guernsey for the long term. Together with her husband, Louise has traveled across many different countries
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Interview with Carl Ward – Broadcaster, DJ & Event Host from Guernsey
Carl Ward is proud to have been born and bred in beautiful Guernsey. He is a Broadcaster, DJ & Event Host and has been doing that for over 30 years. He
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Interview with Sara and Chantelle – Founders of online tea shop Lulu Sera
Sara and Chantelle are a couple of "authentic donkeys" (as they describe themselves), both Guernsey born and bred. They met as they homeschooled their children and they share their love for
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Interview with Antonia Rainbow – Founder of Guernsey with Kids blog
Antonia Rainbow is from the UK and moved to Guernsey with her husband and their two children 4 years ago, and they've never looked back!
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Interview with Megan Seward – Personal Coach and Founder of Isle Health in Guernsey
Megan Seward is a personal coach and founder of Isle Health, a company that offers a variety of bespoke exercise programs for clients that have medical barriers to exercise.
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Interview with Jess – Photographer and travel blogger living in Guernsey
Jess moved to Guernsey from New Zealand in 2020. She feels like she arrived in Guernsey at the same time as Covid and, because of Covid, she is still here. Her
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Unravelling the Rich History of Knitted Wool Jumpers on Jersey and Guernsey
Today we’re exploring our rich tradition of knitted wool sweaters called ‘Ganseys’ or ‘Jerseys’. We’re delving deep into the history of Jersey knitwear, unwinding the mysterious and ancient origins of the iconic Gansey fishermen’s sweater.
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