When we think about the Caribbean, the first image that comes to mind is that of Eden. You see yourself lying on the beach, sunbathing and refreshing your body in warm waves or enjoying your favorite drinks under the palm trees. It seems that such a place cannot have disadvantages. Who wouldn’t dream of spending the entire life there?

However, reality is different. Let us give you 7 reasons why living in the Caribbean can be unbearable.

1. Total isolation
Imagine your life on an isolated island where your possibilities to travel are very limited. Life on the Caribbean Islands will be absolutely different from that people usually live elsewhere. Continental life is not as lonely and much more varied: there are more places to visit and more people to meet. Being trapped somewhere far away from civilization is not the nicest feeling. You might miss culture since on islands there are fewer entertainment facilities, such as cinemas, theatres and galleries.

2. Legions of insects
The Caribbean is considered to be paradise not just by people, but by millions of bugs as well. You will get trapped in a place swarming with mosquitoes and insects 24/7. Mosquitos, spiders, cockroaches, ants and sand fleas are everywhere. All those annoying bugs will kill you before you kill them. The only way to protect yourself from the bites is to apply special creams and gels. Or, if this option is not for you, simply leave the islands for a new location.