Virgin Islands stories & guides

WAPA out again? See the GENMAX generator setup I use in St. Thomas, safer extension-cord guidance, USVI outage essentials, and important carbon-monoxide warnings.

Relive the 2025–26 Crucian Christmas Festival with Flo Dynasty’s Village videos, J’ouvert photos, archived daily schedule and performer lineups.

This Father’s Day, I’m honoring the men who show up and calling in the ones who are ready to do better. In the Virgin Islands, our families are stronger when fathers are present—biological or not. Through personal stories and heartfelt truth, I’m sharing why it’s never too late to be the father your child deserves. Our sons, daughters, and community need you now more than ever.

Revisit St. John Carnival 2025’s official schedule and Village lineup. Find original flyers and linked Flo Dynasty performances from other years, plus 2024 and 2026 coverage.

Join Flo’s first Kaleidoscope J’ouvert troupe experience at St. Thomas Carnival 2025. Watch the highlights, explore 99 original photos and find Felix’s photography.

My March 2025 H.O.P.E. Open House experience at My Girlfriend’s Closet in St. Thomas, with the Survivor Exhibit, dance, sisterhood and coaching reflections.

Experience the vibrant energy, delicious eats, and rich culture of the St. Croix Food Fair 2025! From mesmerizing Quadrille dances and live

Enjoy St. Croix Jouvert 2025 Crucian Carnival Festival STX video and pictures.

Revisit IEKHS Class of 2025 Introductory Night in St. Thomas: two recap videos and 170 original photos from An Exquisite Journey Across the Tides.

Watch my Kallaloo Festival 2024 recap from Emancipation Gardens, St. Thomas, with local food, vendors, family activities and the Awesome Jam Band.

My backward-walking experiment at Magens Bay, with the original Flo Dynasty Short, a look at the evidence and practical safety tips.

Revisit St. John Carnival 2024 with the original schedule, 15 performer flyers, Flo Dynasty videos and clearly dated ferry and parking notes.

Watch my Agrifest 2024 St. Croix video and explore photos from the 52nd Agriculture and Food Fair, with local food, music and Virgin Islands culture.

Explore Nirvana Temple in St. Thomas through my original Flo Dynasty drone video, a personal reflection and links to confirm current visiting arrangements.

Watch my St. Croix J’ouvert 2024 morning video and browse all 113 original photos from the Crucian Christmas Festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Watch Cool Session Brass Band, the Cultural Dancers and Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Knights at St. Croix’s 2023–2024 Crucian Christmas Festival Cultural Night.

Watch St. Croix Food Fair 2024 videos, including Rising Stars, and browse 43 original photos from the Crucian Christmas Festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Revisit the original Ocean Co’Mocean Poker Run 2024 preview, presented by Funtime Jet Ski in St. Thomas. Find the archived event details and later coverage.

I visited the 2023 Harvest Festival at Magens Bay, St. Thomas. Watch my video and see the pumpkin patch, local vendors, treats, and community groups.

Read my original Cibone Restaurant review from Frederiksted, St. Croix, with a short dining video, three food photos and memories from three evenings.