{"id":6963,"date":"2024-04-25T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T00:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/?p=6963"},"modified":"2024-04-23T17:17:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:17:53","slug":"bs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/bs\/","title":{"rendered":"A 1,470 Yen Bowl of Miso Soup! Visiting The Bahamas- A Collapsed Cryptocurrency Paradise and Former Pirate Sanctuary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bahamas (officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas) are made up of more than 700 islands, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. More than 30 of the islands are inhabited. The economy of the Bahamas is dependent upon tourism, tax havens and other financial industries. The 2016 Bahamas Leaks are also well known (files that expose tax evasion practices and the creation of front companies.) Our Domain Island Tour set off to explore the attractions in and around the capital city of Nassau. The ccTLD for The Bahamas is &#8220;<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=bs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.bs<\/a><\/span>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6907\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0_main-500x377.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0_main-500x377.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0_main-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0_main-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0_main.jpg 1124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6Where are the Bahamas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This Caribbean island nation is located 800 km from the Florida Peninsula, with Cuba to the southwest and Haiti to the southeast. It has a population of approximately 410,000 (as of 2022), and the land area is 13,880 km\u00b2, which is about the same size as Fukushima Prefecture. The currency in use is the Bahamian Dollar. The exchange rate is equivalent to the U.S. dollar, and it&#8217;s also possible to pay in U.S. dollars. The official language is English.<br \/>\n*As of March 2024<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1MPImoaP9k67z1Q2XlytMU-bv6vTSdF4&amp;hl=ja&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>= Table of Contents =<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs1\">\u25c6Exploring Nassau<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs2\">\u25c6Pirates of Nassau Museum in the Location of Pirates of the Caribbean<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs3\">\u25c6A Queen\u2019s Staircase Built by Slaves and a Cryptocurrency Coworking Space<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs4\">\u25c6Real Paradise Found at Huge Resort on Paradise Island!<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs5\">\u25c6A Bowl of Miso Soup for Y1,470! What to Eat in the Bahamas &#8211; Fine Dining Edition<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs6\">\u25c6Finding .bs Around Town<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#bs7\">\u25c6How to Purchase a SIM &#038; Test the Internet Speed<\/a><\/h4>\n<div id=\"bs1\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6<strong>Exploring Nassau<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We arrive at Lynden Pindling International Airport.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6908\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1_IMG_2145-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1_IMG_2145-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1_IMG_2145-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1_IMG_2145-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The airport taxi-stands. We&#8217;ll take a taxi to the capital city, Nassau.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6909\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2_IMG_2151-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2_IMG_2151-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2_IMG_2151-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2_IMG_2151.jpg 902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like in <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/nr\/\">Nauru<\/a><\/span>, (the country famous for only getting 3 Japanese tourists a year) there are many off-leash dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6910\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3_IMG_2825-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3_IMG_2825-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3_IMG_2825.jpeg 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We arrive in Nassau after X minutes. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6911\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4_IMG_2205-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4_IMG_2205-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4_IMG_2205-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4_IMG_2205-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4_IMG_2205.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Bahamas were a British colony until they gained autonomy in 1964, and today they remain a member of the British Commonwealth. A strong British influence can still be seen in many of the buildings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6956\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5_IMG_2213-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5_IMG_2213-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5_IMG_2213-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5_IMG_2213-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5_IMG_2213.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They are often &#8220;compact&#8221; versions due to it being a small island nation. This somewhat large building was <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wk.tk\/x70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;The Lands and Surveys Department&#8221;<\/a><\/span> building. You can do things like register land here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6957\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6_IMG_2342-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6_IMG_2342-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6_IMG_2342-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6_IMG_2342-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6_IMG_2342.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the harbor, we saw several large cruise ships docked as Nassau is a popular stop for Caribbean cruises.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6958\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7_IMG_2332-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7_IMG_2332-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7_IMG_2332-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7_IMG_2332-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7_IMG_2332.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the foreground there is a sunken boat.  It seems to have been abandoned.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6912\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8_IMG_2842-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8_IMG_2842-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8_IMG_2842-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8_IMG_2842-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8_IMG_2842.jpeg 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We come across a Starbucks. There are <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/store-locator?map=25.064031,-77.316882,14z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14 Starbucks<\/a><\/span> in Nassau.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6913\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9_IMG_2459-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9_IMG_2459-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9_IMG_2459-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9_IMG_2459-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9_IMG_2459.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They were also selling limited edition mugs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bs2\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6914\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11_2024-04-02-10.03.29-500x373.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6Pirates of Nassau Museum in the Location of Pirates of the Caribbean<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From 1706 to 1718, Nassau was called The Republic of Pirates and was a base for local pirates. A real-life Pirates of the Caribbean! Let&#8217;s check out <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yVFkpXaVx57wLRV49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Pirates of Nassau Museum<\/a><\/span>, where we can learn more about the history of pirates in this area. It&#8217;s located in the heart of Nassau.<br \/>\nIt cost us 14BSD to get in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6959\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12_IMG_2219-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12_IMG_2219-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12_IMG_2219-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12_IMG_2219-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12_IMG_2219.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The inside looks like the Pirates of the Caribbean set at Disneyland! The wax figures are impressive!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6915\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13_ba_10-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13_ba_10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13_ba_10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13_ba_10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/13_ba_10.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The displays include sound and light so all of our senses are involved and we feel like we\u2019re back in the Nassau of that time period.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u30ab\u30ea\u30d6\u306e\u6d77\u8cca\u306e\u8056\u5730\u30d0\u30cf\u30de\u306b\u3042\u308b\u30d1\u30a4\u30ec\u30fc\u30c4\u30aa\u30d6\u30ca\u30c3\u30bd\u30fc\u535a\u7269\u9928\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FtHH63BPMvI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>An imprisoned pirate. It doesn&#8217;t really look like he minds it too much.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6916\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15_ba_11-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15_ba_11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15_ba_11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15_ba_11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/15_ba_11.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A unique aspect of this museum are the True or False quizzes found as you go around. For example, this one asks &#8220;Pirates often made their victims walk the plank &#8211; True or False?&#8221;  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6917\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16_ba_8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16_ba_8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16_ba_8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16_ba_8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/16_ba_8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You turn back this black piece of material to find the answer. The answer to this question is &#8220;False&#8221;. You&#8217;d imagine it was a common practice since we see it a lot in movies and stories, but apparently it has only been documented once. I learnt something new!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6918\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17_ba_9-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17_ba_9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17_ba_9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17_ba_9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/17_ba_9.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We left the museum before these pirates, who were relaxing outside, could spot us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bs3\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6919\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18_IMG_2253-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18_IMG_2253-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18_IMG_2253-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/18_IMG_2253-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u25c6A Queen\u2019s Staircase Built by Slaves and a Cryptocurrency Coworking Space<\/h3>\n<p>A 10-minute walk from the museum and you&#8217;ll find <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NUe2b1Uhf2Kej6rA9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Queen&#8217;s Staircase<\/a><\/span>. The Queen in this case means Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was named in Queen Victoria&#8217;s honor, because it was her reign that ended slavery in the British Empire.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6960\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19_IMG_2278-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19_IMG_2278-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19_IMG_2278-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19_IMG_2278-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/19_IMG_2278.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was carved by hand by the slaves of that time period. I counted 66 steps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6961\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20_IMG_2299-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20_IMG_2299-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20_IMG_2299-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20_IMG_2299-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20_IMG_2299.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s wide enough for two women to go up side by side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6962\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21_IMG_2284-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21_IMG_2284-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21_IMG_2284-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21_IMG_2284-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/21_IMG_2284.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we were looking at the steps, a man suddenly ran up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6945\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22_IMG_2291-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22_IMG_2291-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22_IMG_2291-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22_IMG_2291-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/22_IMG_2291.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He told us that he runs up these steps every day for exercise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6946\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23_IMG_2303_2-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23_IMG_2303_2-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23_IMG_2303_2-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23_IMG_2303_2-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/23_IMG_2303_2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, we head to Crypto Isle, a coworking space for those working in the cryptocurrency field. The Bahamas used to be famous for being a cryptocurrency paradise. After the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act came into effect in the latter half of 2020, it became the center of cryptocurrency business. According to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptoisle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a><\/span>, Crypto Isle&#8217;s &#8220;mission is to stimulate economic and cultural growth in the Caribbean through blockchain technology and cryptocurrency&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6947\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24_ba-1-500x288.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24_ba-1-500x288.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24_ba-1-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24_ba-1-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/24_ba-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, the collapse of the virtual currency exchange FTX in November 2022 and the arrest of its founder and CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, triggered the collapse of the cryptocurrency in the Bahamas. When we brought up the subject of cryptocurrency, the previously friendly and chatty taxi driver asked us if we were connected to FTX and then wouldn&#8217;t talk about it any further. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6948\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/25_IMG_2357-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/25_IMG_2357-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/25_IMG_2357-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/25_IMG_2357-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/25_IMG_2357.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wk.tk\/P5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crypto Isle<\/a><\/span> is the only place related to cryptocurrency that we can gain access to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6949\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/26_IMG_2343-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/26_IMG_2343-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/26_IMG_2343-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/26_IMG_2343-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/26_IMG_2343.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re here. Let&#8217;s look for <span style=\"color: #000000;\">the main offices<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6921\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/27_IMG_2346-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/27_IMG_2346-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/27_IMG_2346-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/27_IMG_2346-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/27_IMG_2346.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We were able to chat with a woman who is one of the operators of Crypto Isle. Unfortunately, since the FTX incident, many cryptocurrency-based projects have had to close and as an industry, they&#8217;re not doing well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6922\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/28_2024-04-02-9.44.37.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After enjoying the views of the marina which are raved about on Google Reviews by Crypto Isle users, we head to our next destination, Atlantis Bahamas, a huge theme park and resort.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bs4\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6923\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/29_IMG_2353-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/29_IMG_2353-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/29_IMG_2353-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/29_IMG_2353-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/29_IMG_2353.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6<strong>Real Paradise Found at Huge Resort on Paradise Island!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wk.tk\/DcN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantis Bahamas<\/a><\/span> is not on Providence Island, where Crypto Isle is located, but it&#8217;s on neighboring Paradise Island. It&#8217;s about 1km from Crypto Isle, or just 3 minutes by car. Just across this toll bridge, Atlantis Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6950\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/30_IMG_2358-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/30_IMG_2358-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/30_IMG_2358-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/30_IMG_2358-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/30_IMG_2358.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re here. Atlantis Bahamas is modeled after the ancient city of Atlantis and has over 2,500 rooms. It&#8217;s massive. It&#8217;s so huge that it&#8217;s impossible to fit it all into one photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6951\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/31_IMG_2522-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/31_IMG_2522-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/31_IMG_2522-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/31_IMG_2522-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/31_IMG_2522.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s right next to the ocean and can be accessed by boat. Celebrities might come here in their private cabin cruisers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6952\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/32_IMG_2536-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/32_IMG_2536-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/32_IMG_2536-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/32_IMG_2536-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/32_IMG_2536.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reception area looks like an art museum.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6924\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/33_IMG_2367-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/33_IMG_2367-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/33_IMG_2367-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/33_IMG_2367-1024x768.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the reception area is a spacious and comfortable lounge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6925\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/34_IMG_2892-500x382.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/34_IMG_2892-500x382.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/34_IMG_2892-768x586.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/34_IMG_2892-1024x782.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/34_IMG_2892.jpeg 1903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The glowing blue in the previous photo is a huge aquarium. Many fish can be seen swimming around.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6926\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/35_IMG_0716-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/35_IMG_0716-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/35_IMG_0716-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/35_IMG_0716-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/35_IMG_0716.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside there is a large pool that families can enjoy visiting, with turtles and sharks. This is one of the sharks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6927\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/36_IMG_3024-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/36_IMG_3024-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/36_IMG_3024-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/36_IMG_3024-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/36_IMG_3024.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That reminds me, the marlin seen in this welcome sign in downtown Nassau is also used in the design of the 50-cent coin, issued in The Bahamas in 1969.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6928\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/37_IMG_2202-375x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/37_IMG_2202-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/37_IMG_2202-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/37_IMG_2202-767x1023.jpg 767w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/37_IMG_2202.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Blue marlin are abundant in the Caribbean Sea and it has been embraced by the Bahamas as a national symbol.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6929\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/38-408x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/38-408x500.png 408w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/38-768x941.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/38-835x1023.png 835w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/38.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we continue to explore outside, we find a water park. There are a number of activities to enjoy, including water slides.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6953\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/39_IMG_2447-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/39_IMG_2447-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/39_IMG_2447-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/39_IMG_2447-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/39_IMG_2447.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a souvenir shop. Let&#8217;s take a look inside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6954\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/40_IMG_2476-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/40_IMG_2476-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/40_IMG_2476-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/40_IMG_2476-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/40_IMG_2476.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was full of rum and rum cakes, rum being a specialty of the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6930\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/41_7621654C-20E7-4F3E-97C3-DF2669C1D284-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/41_7621654C-20E7-4F3E-97C3-DF2669C1D284-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/41_7621654C-20E7-4F3E-97C3-DF2669C1D284-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/41_7621654C-20E7-4F3E-97C3-DF2669C1D284-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/41_7621654C-20E7-4F3E-97C3-DF2669C1D284.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There were no loose dogs roaming this area, but we did come across the odd cat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6931\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/42_IMG_3008-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/42_IMG_3008-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/42_IMG_3008-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/42_IMG_3008-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/42_IMG_3008.jpeg 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We take a quick look at the casino connected to the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6955\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/43_IMG_2439-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/43_IMG_2439-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/43_IMG_2439-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/43_IMG_2439-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/43_IMG_2439.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We discovered Pac-Man in the game corner. Japanese gaming culture is impressive!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6932\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/44_IMG_3048-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/44_IMG_3048-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/44_IMG_3048-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/44_IMG_3048-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/44_IMG_3048.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Incidentally, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/wk.tk\/yYV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Holiday Inn Express &#038; Suites Nassau IHG Hotel<\/a><\/span> where we stayed cost $317 BSD per person per night. We were surprised by how expensive things are in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bs5\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6933\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/45_IMG_2180-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/45_IMG_2180-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/45_IMG_2180-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/45_IMG_2180-1024x768.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6A Bowl of Miso Soup for Y1,470! What to Eat in the Bahamas &#8211; Fine Dining Edition<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;re feeling hungry. Let&#8217;s have dinner at this restaurant next to the casino. It&#8217;s called NOBU. This fine dining restaurant can be found in 30 cities across five continents. In the waiting area, some people were dressed casually, while others were dressed more formally and had &#8220;celebrity-like&#8221; auras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6934\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/46_IMG_2407-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/46_IMG_2407-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/46_IMG_2407-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/46_IMG_2407-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/46_IMG_2407.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sushi chefs working at a posh-looking counter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6940\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/47_IMG_2378-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/47_IMG_2378-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/47_IMG_2378-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/47_IMG_2378-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/47_IMG_2378.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The lavishly decorated interior includes stylish chandelier-style lighting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6941\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/48_IMG_2379-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/48_IMG_2379-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/48_IMG_2379-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/48_IMG_2379-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/48_IMG_2379.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bar has a calm and relaxing atmosphere. In a single restaurant, these completely different atmospheres coexist in harmony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6942\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/49_IMG_2386-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/49_IMG_2386-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/49_IMG_2386-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/49_IMG_2386-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/49_IMG_2386.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All dishes come at premium prices that would be hard to imagine back in Japan. For example, this miso soup was $10 BSD! It tasted like normal miso soup. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6943\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/50_IMG_2394-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/50_IMG_2394-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/50_IMG_2394-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/50_IMG_2394-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/50_IMG_2394.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Bahamian specialty &#8211; Conch Carpaccio ($28 BSD) The chewy texture was absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6935\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/51_IMG_2396-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/51_IMG_2396-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/51_IMG_2396-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/51_IMG_2396-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the sushi, we went with the Chef&#8217;s Omakase Course. While it came to a hefty $65 BSD (about 9,500JPY), the quality was high, like nothing you usually find outside of Japan. This sushi hadn\u2019t been modified to suit the Western palate, instead it was classic sushi that you&#8217;d find back in Japan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6936\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52_IMG_2399-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52_IMG_2399-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52_IMG_2399-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/52_IMG_2399-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, we went with our waiter&#8217;s recommendation &#8211; grilled lobster ($70 BSD). We were surprised by the size of it!<\/p>\n<div id=\"bs6\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6937\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/53_IMG_2400-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/53_IMG_2400-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/53_IMG_2400-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/53_IMG_2400-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<strong>\u25c6Finding .bs Around Town<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We saw it being used by the Ministry of Social Services.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6938\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/54_IMG_2161-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/54_IMG_2161-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/54_IMG_2161-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/54_IMG_2161-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is an architectural company.<\/p>\n<div id=\"bs7\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6944\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/55_IMG_2321-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/55_IMG_2321-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/55_IMG_2321-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/55_IMG_2321-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/55_IMG_2321.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u25c6How to Purchase a SIM &#038; Test the Internet Speed<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We used eSIM\u2019s Airalo Connect.The speed was 15 Mbps. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6939\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/56_IMG_2427-231x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/56_IMG_2427-231x500.png 231w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/56_IMG_2427-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/56_IMG_2427-472x1023.png 472w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/56_IMG_2427.png 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<hr \/>\n<h4>\u25a0List of Places Visited<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=18__6hQuZtcf07TQfC4GTdzsK33Sdfx4&amp;hl=ja&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>\u25a0For access to The Bahamas <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/bs2\">here<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4>\u25a0For \u201c.bs\u201d domain details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=bs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=bs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=bs noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6978 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gonbeidomain_bs-389x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gonbeidomain_bs-389x500.png 389w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gonbeidomain_bs.png 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"notranslate\" style=\"all: initial;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bahamas (officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas) are made up of more than 700 islands, surrounded by b &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/bs\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;A 1,470 Yen Bowl of Miso Soup! 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