Albert Town, Bahamas

Living in Albert Town means settling into a quiet, slow-paced corner of the Bahamas where everyone knows each other. The lack of a natural harbor keeps cruise ships and mass tourism at bay—this is a place where expats either adapt to island time or go stir-crazy. Don’t expect thriving pineapple farms or sponge docks anymore; those industries faded decades ago, leaving a tight-knit community where former PM Hubert Ingraham and Olympian Shavez Hart are local celebrities.

You’ll need patience with supply chains—everything arrives by boat or small plane, and grocery runs often mean a trip to Marsh Harbour. The upside? Zero pretension. If you want glittering resorts or nightlife, look elsewhere. But if you’re after a no-frills Bahamian outpost where your biggest daily decision is beach or hammock, this could work. Just know you’re signing up for isolation with a side of hurricanes.