The travel influencers behind “hitchhikingdiary,” Berni and Alex, have come forward to provide further context to their decision not to visit Antigua again.
The duo expressed their regret if their previous remarks were perceived as offensive and emphasized that it was not their intention to offend anyone.
Berni and Alex, who identified themselves as the individuals in the video, shared that they only recently became aware of the article through a friend from Antigua.
In their response, posted in the comments section of ANR, they extended their apologies to anyone who may have been offended by their perspective on the island.
“We’re sorry in case that we offended some of you, and that was surely not our intention!” they stated in their response.
The influencers delved into the reasons behind their decision not to revisit Antigua, shedding light on the economic challenges they encountered during their stay.
They mentioned the high prices for basic foods, which they found to be extravagantly high, making it difficult for them to afford an extended stay. The couple also expressed regret at not being able to make it to Barbuda to witness the frigate bird colony, an experience they had hoped for.
In their response, Berni and Alex shared positive aspects of their time in Antigua, highlighting the incredible hospitality and friendships they formed during their hitchhiking adventures across the entire island.
They clarified that their main concern was the expense of everything in Antigua, expressing a genuine struggle to understand how locals in low-income classes manage to make a living.
The duo concluded their response with a message of understanding and goodwill, stating, “Hope you understand our point, bless all of you.”
They invited those with specific questions to reach out to them on their Instagram account @hitchhikingdiary, emphasizing an open channel for communication.
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I agree with you guys,things is so high above Mark here in Antigua plus workers are poorly paid……Our historical sights are in shambles and the government just don’t pay attention to those stuff but just pocket the tax of the country…..I don’t know why they’re saying tourism is the main economy when we don’t even bloom as little at.kitts🤷
IF YOU OR ANYONE SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT ANY MATTER. WHY DO YOU NEED TO APOLOGIZE ? THE TRUTH IS,WHAT IT IS,THE TRUTH.ANYTHING ELSE OUTSIDE OF THAT TRUTH IS A DAMN LIE.THERE ARE TOO MANY WEAK ARSE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD.WE HUMANS NEED TO GROW A PAIR AND GET A BACKBONE.
If Antiguans and Barbudans do not get rid of Gaston Brown and his get rich ministers, they won’t be enough shovel in the world to clean up this country
What is the guy name me feel me lub he, since me see he face. Me nah worry bout the chiney man again he done lock up.
No apologies needed here, folks. Antigua is dirty, dilapidated and derelict. It’s probably out there as one of the worst tourism product on offer.
We sit back and allow Max Dumb Dumb Fernandez, Maria Pixie Browne and Gaston Browne to remain and it will get worst.
You are not lying about the cost of living here. And the dunce in finance just made it worst.
I see no problem in the guys saying that the island is to expensive for them and they will not return. This should help Antigua in not attracting the people who expect that because they are developing they are suposed to be cheap, Not the type of Tourist the Caribbean wants,
On another note the Caribbean is very expensive in comparism to other countries of there Development.
Thank you! These two appear to not have two nickels to rub together but they are super important in the clearinghouses of meaningless drivel like tiktok and facebook.
@Caustic Bastard…those #two_nicklers have made some excellent observations, and once look at through the real lenses of what is happening, on the ground in Antigua, they’re correct.
Just beyond the beach, above the ‘high water mark’ there is things to do(fine dining, good music, peace & quiet, definitely very little live theatre, dancing) for the million/billion dollar tourist; but, what percentage of tourists who come to our shores are high end tourists(I’ll ASSume 40 to 60 percent, depending, on the time of the year and functions)?
Beyond those HIGH END ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS, PLAYHOUSES, the entertainment/activity pool from which a tourist has to make choices from is woefully lacking.
Yeah! Yeah! Blah! Blah! Some will mention such things as Fetes(a recent phenomena teetering on soft porn and other drug addictions).
Carnival(a claim to be ‘our culture’ yet, steel bands can never HEADLINE a One Nation Free Fete. The Street jamming is becoming more and more provocative, along the lines of a Gay Fest – to each’s own. Not judging, just observing).
Now, if your a man who has a couple of grand to spare, #Gambling and #Pussy_Galore abounds. Weed to coke to opioids to ecstasy are readily available. Hey, our largest market is the North America from which you’re #helter_skeltering from, and what do most North Americans look to for entertainment, drugs, alcohol, pussy and dick. Las Vegas is the Model. No!
So yo, #Caustic Bastard what we don’t have well organized, layed out, managed and maintained are such things as bike trails, hiking/walking trails, botanical gardens, campsites, Parks, theatrical performances etc., those things which an entire family can do beyond the beach.
Our CULTURE which MUST be Our selling point alongside the beach, the beach, the fine rums, fine wines, and caviar is in shambles, and I could careless, as to who highlights it, what medium they use, what’s there source of funds, as long as it’s the truth of Antigua, Barbuda & REDONDA’s reality, I’ll support it to correct the ills which such are causing.
I notice, that you mentioned Tic_Tok and Facebook in a not too pleasant light, and I have no idea whether or not, you support THE #CROSS X + ❌✝️☦️❎☠️🏴☠️⚔️formerly TWITTER or INSTAGRAM, but they’re all the same, Facebook, ❌, tic_tok, INSTAGRAM, YouTube or any other MEDIUM, they all serve their purpose.
Jumbee_Picknee aka Ras Smood
De’ole Dutty Peg🦶🏿Garrat_Bastard
Vere C. Edwards
It’s OK, Antigua is not looking for poor hitch hiking tourist. We don’t have to space nor time for that.
Do you expect to enjoy a vacation in paradise by begging and hitchhiking.
@Aloenso…however, in the meantime, Our Nation has the space, to import poor Africans, poor Chinese, poor Jamaicans, poor Guyanese, poor Dominicanos, poor Mexicans to add to Our #Poor Antiguans, Barbudans cram dem in Garrison Style Communities(some call GHETTO – just a state of mind, rather than a State of Being to me), but, these poor indigenous and indoctrinated people, who’re now crammed together like “crabs in a barrel “ clawing all over each other(shootings, robberies, scams) to get out, to at least feel, see and taste the beauty which is about them, rather than juggling, hustling every day, to feed them and their family.
The Nation’s Culture beyond the beachfront is in disarray, and is in need of restoration, restructuring, enhancing and proper maintenance.
The Nation’s Flora and Fauna is so poorly managed, otherwise #Pixie_Browne and Her Dawg Pound of Pups would not be in a tizzy fit to have the place looking somewhat decent for the SIDS CONFERENCE this Spring.
Jerry, Dr. Jerry Springaj annah ebrie baddy head bury innah sand, lakkah ostrich wid BBL a #kin_out pan Popeshead Street, a snort coke lakkah vick fu kicks.
TOURISM IS ABOUT CULTURE
BEYOND THE WHITE or PINK SAND!
Jumbee_Picknee aka Ras Smood
De’ole Dutty Peg🦶🏿Garrat_Bastard
Vere C. Edwards
Meanwhile…..
As a young teen living in Antigua, I just want to emphasize on how ridiculous people in Antigua are to the point where they remain silent when they are in fact displeased with ALL the problems we face with this elected party. It is distasteful to be witnessing all the econonic problems and still vouch. It is affecting EVERYONE, not a particular group. With this whole election thing, I think it is meaningless. Because ministers are campaigning saying they’ll do this and that; yet when they don’t get elected they sit back and watch, its ridiculous. If you care soo much about the areas win or lose you will still help to develop it. Rather, I would have liked much if opposing parties came together and pitched ideas to enhance the communities since each party ‘care soo much’. I do really pray that Antiguans wake up. Stop accepting their monies, and stop going to their free concerts. Instead of increasing the salary they rather spend how ever much money to bring people in to entertain you. #Smh
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