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.
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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.
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While this is undoubtedly a negative for the Japanese, it makes for an exceptionally good time to visit Japan from abroad. Although this trend is unlikely to reverse significantly in the short term, it's still worth checking before visiting.
Read moreA 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.
I've written a guide on how to structure your day to get the most out of the time difference.
Without doubt, being able to speak Spanish with a degree of fluency is a huge asset when visiting South America. I had always put off visiting the continent due to my Spanish skills not extending beyond requesting a "cerveza grande".
But even with my incredibly primitive linguistic capabilities, it was not in any way to the detriment of the trip. English is spoken sparsely, but armed with a few phrases, some polite enthusiasm and a translator, it shouldn't deter you from visiting.
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