Category: The Caribbean

Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Drinking Blue CURAÇAO🔵🍊🇨🇼 in Curaçao at The Hemingway Bar, Mambo Beach

Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Drinking Blue CURAÇAO🔵🍊🇨🇼 in Curaçao at The Hemingway Bar, Mambo Beach

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“I drink to make other people more interesting” – Ernest Hemingway. Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Drinking Blue CURAÇAO🔵🍊🇨🇼 in Curaçao at The Hemingway Bar, Mambo Beach. This is my first Thirsty Thursdays in a while and there will be more to come!! January and February 2023 are going to be intense catch up months for my Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Drinking Blue CURAÇAO🔵🍊🇨🇼 in Curaçao at The Hemingway Bar, Mambo Beach[…]

Backpacking in Sint Maarten: Aeroplanes Flying Above Your Head At The Famous Sunset Bar on Maho Beach

Backpacking in Sint Maarten: Aeroplanes Flying Above Your Head At The Famous Sunset Bar on Maho Beach

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“We sat and watched the sun go down” – Robbie Williams. “Music is my aeroplane” – Red Hot Chili Peppers. I saw photos of Sint Maarten beach years ago with aeroplanes flying right over tourist’s heads. I always thought that either – 1.These were photoshopped. 2.The photographer was lucky to catch a freak of an Read more about Backpacking in Sint Maarten: Aeroplanes Flying Above Your Head At The Famous Sunset Bar on Maho Beach[…]

Backpacking In Antigua: Touring Stingray City

Backpacking In Antigua: Touring Stingray City

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Oxymorons on the brain, fast-paced whackpacking through Caribbean islands and a complete skippal of Barbuda led me to…the delights and calm waters of Stingray City! This was one of many mini-adventures when backpacking in Antigua, I toured Stingray City as well as visiting English Harbour, the National Cricket Stadium, Willikies, Long Beach and Devil’s Bridge. Read more about Backpacking In Antigua: Touring Stingray City[…]

Friday's Featured Food: Wrap And Chips at Wrap City, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

The Best Food at Turks and Caicos Islands

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You must try the local food at Turks & Caicos. The food in the islands is distinctively spiced with scotch bonnet peppers. They add a special flavor to dishes and make these islands renowned for their delicious cuisine. Try cracked conch, jerk chicken and peas and rice. Make sure to have the famous Green flash Read more about The Best Food at Turks and Caicos Islands[…]

Backpacking in Saint Lucia: Top Sights in Castries, The Capital City

Backpacking in Saint Lucia🇱🇨: Top 11 Sights in Castries, The Capital City

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“Fragrant Harbour” – Hong Kong (in disguise). Saint Lucia was a bit of an unexpected gem and an island paradise on my 2021 – 2022 Caribbean trip. The sweet smells by the harbour of the capital scented me way back till my first day ever in the Hong, over a decade earlier. I flew into Read more about Backpacking in Saint Lucia🇱🇨: Top 11 Sights in Castries, The Capital City[…]

Backpacking in Grenada: Top 8 Sights in Grand Anse

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“Alone on the beach, on my own out of reach and you just passed me by”- Noel Gallagher. When backpacking in Grenada, I stayed at the Sea Breeze Hotel in Grand Anse, on the west coast of the island. This was a superb base from which to backpack the sights, enjoy some spice and nightlife Read more about Backpacking in Grenada: Top 8 Sights in Grand Anse[…]

Backpacking In Guadeloupe: Staying At The Butterfly Hostel in Saint-François

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“Like a bat out of hell, I’ll be gone in the morning sun” – Meatloaf. Guadeloupe was an unexpected country on my Caribbean Odyssey in 2021 – 2022. I missed my boat to Martinique and ended up with a night here in Guadeloupe, almost by default and I still haven’t been to Martinique. Guadeloupe is Read more about Backpacking In Guadeloupe: Staying At The Butterfly Hostel in Saint-François[…]

Which Islands are the Must-see of the Antilles?

Which Islands Are The Must-see Of The Antilles?

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You have all the time in the world. What is stopping you from visiting the all the small and large islands at your leisure? Nothing is stopping us from hopping from one island to another, during the same holiday. All you have to do is to charter a catamaran, and we’ll be sailing here, there, Read more about Which Islands Are The Must-see Of The Antilles?[…]