My husband and I moved from the US to Barbados with 6 kids. They're more independent and chat easily with strangers.

Lisa Desai with her husband, Ebrahim, and their six children. Courtesy of Lisa Desai Lisa Desai moved her family of eight from Florida to Barbados. The mom said the kids have more freedom and independence living on the island. There are some cons, she added, but they are far outweighed by the pros. This story is based on an interview with Lisa Desai, 46, founder and CEO of a facility management corporation that operates remotely in her adopted country, Barbados. It has been edited for lengt...