During the pandemic, this island encouraged those in search of a remote work paradise to make this now independent British commonwealth island (I was there for the celebrations naturally) a temporary home. Originally scheduled to go in February 2021, the trip was pushed to November, and it was the most relaxed I felt the entire year. One dip in the ocean cured all the stress I had been harboring - even that of learning to drive on the other side of the road. There is a lot that makes Barbados unique, but I loved how this small island (a little over 20 miles long and wide) offered a diverse landscape for equal parts adventure and zen. On the eastern side, the Atlantic delivered big waves perfect for surfing and jagged, jaw-dropping coastlines. On the western side, the Caribbean does what it does best - it relaxes you with smooth, pristine...