From humidity, bugs, pet health, power outages to real dangers; we've got a crash course in tropical living to help you get a good start.

While moving to a tropical destination is full of upsides:
Beautiful beaches
Swimming and snorkeling
Activities like sailing and fishing
Sunset cocktails
Lively music and dancing

There are a few downsides that while very manageable will come with a learning curve if you’ve always lived somewhere more temperate.

HUMIDITY

* Invest in a few humidity control packs for closets, cabinets and small spaces and change them regularly.
* Install a little fan in the closet to circulate air.
* Separate the hanging clothes enough so they are not touching.
* You can store folded clothes in suction bags as long as the clothes are clean when they go in.
* Rotate clothes washing frequently, doing small loads instead of waiting for clothes to accumulate (a laundry hamper is a prime clothes deterioration station and also a haven for scorpions, just saying) and above all make sure they are as clean and dry as possible before storing.
* Typical houses don’t usually have hot running water for the washing machine (assuming you are blessed enough to even have one!) so for undergarments give them a wash in some hot, hot water and a little extra scrubbing or bleach to get them really clean.

Electronics

Corrosion

Important paperwork

BUGS

KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE

POWER OUTAGES

REAL DANGER Short and sweet

Plummeting bowling balls

Rip tides

We will end on a happier note: Mangos!

With this knowledge, plus the other tips and tricks everyone else is sharing about theft, medical care, residency etc. your move to paradise will be a breeze.

Cheers! And happy travels!

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