St. Peter Port, nestled on the quaint island of Guernsey, is a small harbor town with a rich maritime history.
Its narrow streets, adorned with Georgian architecture, wind their way around the harbor front and shoreline.
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Its narrow streets, adorned with Georgian architecture, wind their way around the harbor front and shoreline.
It would be of no consequence if I were to never visit the island again.
If it was not for a friend being stationed on the island for work, there is no conceivable reason I would have considered visited Guernsey and I don't believe there is one for yourself either. The main intent of writing this article was on the off chance anyone was half tempted to explore the idea. Please do not.
Thankfully I was staying with a friend, but the island as a whole has a massive under supply of accommodation and a highly restrictive housing market which make Airbnb prices highly uncompetitive. Prices comparable for hotels as what you would pay In London.
The town does have a coworking option, which even though I did not visit personally, have heard positive things from members. There isn't a great selection of suitable coffee shops to work from and those that are there tend to shut early.
Prices for food are generally above what you would expect to pay in London and generally the quality does not always match.
Accomodation is particularly expensive due to a lack of supply, so expect to pay the same or more as you would for a night in a major UK city.
A really quiet destination. It’s not uncommon to walk through the main high street in the middle of the day and see fewer than five people in sight. Once the shops close at 5, the town becomes a ghost town, with only a handful of restaurants and pubs showing any remote signs of life. An entirely unappealing prospect unless actively seeking some form of isolationism.
Guernsey follows the same timezone as the UK, placing it one hour behind most of Western and Central Europe.
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I haven't actually visited this place myself as I was working from a friend's office, but from what I have heard it is a reliable place to work from with several community events held throughout the year with a focus on supporting new businesses on the island.
It's in a good location, close to the main supermarket in the town and offers options for both hot desking and dedicated desks.
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Spanning just 2.1 square miles, Sark is known for its lack of cars, relying on bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and walking as primary modes of transport. With a population of around 500, it's a haven of rugged cliffs, picturesque harbor, and panoramic coastal views.
If for whatever reason you did have to visit Guernsey, you'd be best off opting for the summer months where the neighbouring islands can be explored and the wind is less likely to be a hinderance.
For such a small and nondescript location, the island is surprisingly multicultural with sizeable Thai, Fillipino and Portugese populations attracted to the island for employment opportunities. Many UK and international companies have offices here giving a more diverse range of people than you would otherwise expect.
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