Painting in the Abstract: Kishma Penn and Ana-Marie Hewlett
Story and photos by Dan O’Connor Asking an artist to define his or her work is inevitably a perplexing question.…
Aphrodisiacs at Full Sail – The Oyster Regatta 2012
The famous Oyster Regatta brings together families and friends from all over the world to compete in a phenomenal exclusive…
Ask a Pro: Chase Kosterlitz Knows What’s SUP
Interview conducted by Adam Cole Photos provided Hawaiian Stand-Up Paddle pro Chase Kosterlitz, 25, has been mastering the young sport…
The Artistic Ambassador: Joseph Hodge
By Dan O’Connor Joseph Hodge considers himself not only an artisan, but also an ambassador—an ambassador of the Virgin Islands’…
Buttermilk Pancakes [BVI Food Recipe]
Shortly after my husband Matt and I moved to the British Virgin Islands, we were excited for our first trip…
Standing Up & Falling Down
Standing Up & Falling Down is exactly what happens when you start the exclusive water-sport known as Supping – Stand…
Beachfront Brewers
Story and photos by Dan O’Connor Ten years ago, two guys from the mainland USA quit their real world jobs…
Scooting Around St John
[Gallery below] Story and photos by Dan O’Connor As I walked toward the Scooter Rental hub in downtown Cruz Bay,…
Wood that Inspires a Work of Art: Hermon Smith
Story and photos by Dan O’Connor The lignum vitae tree blooms a bright purple flower. The slow-growing evergreen can reach…
Holiday Drinks [BVI Drink Recipes]
If you’re looking for a taste of local culture, the holidays are an excellent time to sample the Virgin Islands’…
Diversity by Design: David Hill
Story and photos by Dan O’Connor David Hill’s art is not easily defined by theme or genre. His work often…
A Window into the Past: Ruben Vanterpool
Story and photos by Dan O’Connor In the old days, Virgin Islanders were very industrious—they were independent and lived off…
Painting Bright Colours at Night: Lutai Durante
Story and photos by Dan O’Connor Lutai Durante prefers the night. “Nighttime is more relaxing: hear the crickets, no one…
36 Hours in Dominica
[Gallery below] Story and photos by Dan O’Connor When BVI Airways pilot and co-founder Luke Smith proposed I take a…
Curried Chicken Salad Wraps Recipe [BVI Food Recipe]
BVI Spring Regatta is fast approaching, and sailors are preparing their boats for the British Virgin Islands’ signature regatta. With…
Weather for the Birds
How a meteorologist and his feathery sidekick from snowy Pennsylvania claim their stake in the Caribbean. By Dan O’Connor When…