I still explore the Caribbean…
How many divided islands did you see?
Papua, Hispaniola, Timor…
Here is one more… Sint Maarten or Saint Martin. Since 1648 it is divided: partly French, partly Dutch.
I have been here years ago. Now it is more developed and has a cheap hostel – right 100 m Philippburg direction from the airport terminal. In the Crew House you can stay for 35 USD, in the Caribbean it is very low price… They are bookable via hostelworld. If there is nobody around sit on the verandah and wait. You can use their wi-fi connection the password is crewhouse123.
They do not write in the guidebooks that there is efficient share-taxis system on the island: Minibuses can take you for 2 USD from the airport (look for “Maho” sign in the window to Philippsburg and for another 2 USD from P-burg to Marigot on the French side.
No, they do not have any border control – just a sign with the flags. I love French Marigot more. See it in the picture taken from the fort. It is good to have in the best memories such a places like a little “La vie en Rose” restaurant in the Marigot square. Do you remember that song? I love it! And this tiny restaurant too! Nice to be here again…
