Shelby Smith. At right, Curaçao at sunset.Shelby Smith Shelby Smith took a six-month career break and traveled to Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. Smith fell in love and moved from Portland, Oregon, to Curaçao permanently to start her family. She described the pros and cons of relocating and highlighted some of her monthly expenses. This as-told-to is based on a transcribed conversation with Shelby Smith.