“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges” – Ernest Hemingway. Curaçao was an unexpected oddball bonus for me. I wasn’t really supposed to be here! But by way of four cancelled flights on my 2022 –…
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When backpacking in Jamaica, you hear (and see!) everywhere there is Jerk Chicken, as well as Bob Marley of course. Now I didn’t want to be a jerk and not try it, so actually I ended up trying Jerk chicken twice, but the main one was actually at Kingston Jerk. The reason being, the other…
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On my 2022 to 2023 Caribbean adventure, I visited the magical mysterious island of Hispaniola for the first time ever. This always held intrigue for me. It was another of those islands split into different countries and therefore I had to visit both Haiti ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹and the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. Here are a few other split…
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“As the day was dawning my plane flew away with all the things caught in my mind” – Noel Gallagher. On my December 2022 to January 2023 backpacking trip, I decided to backpack both countries I recognised on the island of Hispaniola. This meant Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Haiti ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹. Haiti was much more famous…
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“I drink to make other people more interesting” – Ernest Hemingway. Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Drinking Blue CURAÇAO🔵ðŸŠðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¼ 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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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