Hooves pounding. Waves crashing. Heart racing. My morning had certainly got off to an interesting start! Drenched from head to toe…butt aching, thighs sore…I straddled a 600 lb horse, laughing as another wave swept over us. Had I been in this churning surf on my own, I’d have undoubtedly taken a few tumbles. But, atop …
October was a month dedicated to refocusing and recharging all aspects of my life. On somewhat of a whim I escaped to Tobago for a solo retreat with a relaxed itinerary meant to ensure I had the energy required to wrap up the year on a high note. Among the few mandatory items on my …
A solitary main road winds its way across the island from northeast to southwest. Aptly named The Road, it links four diminutive towns that the modest population of approximately 2,000 people call home. The formidable coastline features jagged boulders and choppy jade waters. Because on this rock in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, there’s …
Sabans have a quirky sense of humor and its most evident in their signage. The simplest instructions, warnings, and reminders are creatively crafted to both edify and entertain. From advisories against littering to shellfish-inspired weather forecasts, almost every sign I stumbled upon made me smile, chuckle or downright LOL. Here are some pretty funny signs …
You’re going on holiday and getting ready to throw yourself into a completely different culture. You might be going with family, embarking on an adventure with friends, or travelling solo. However, before you jet off and start your adventure, there are certain formalities you have to take care of. If you hate being disorganised before …
Let’s start with a few indisputable facts: Saba is STUNNING. Saba is NOT for everyone. I LOVE Saba. It is pronounced “SAY-BA” not “Sah-ba”. Every island in the Caribbean has its signature stamp. It’s unique selling point. A value proposition that endears it to one type of traveler over another. Call me self-centered, call my …
The birds eye view from the airplane window is enough to take your breath away. Streaks of golden sunlight peak through the clouds and dance over the surface of the ocean. The airport runway, fast approaching, is flanked by the stunning scene of the coconut tree-lined Caribbean Sea coast on your left and the rugged, …
At the risk of sounding contrived, touring the Caroni Swamp is something every Trinbagonian should do in their lifetime, and every visitor should prioritise on their visit to Trinidad and Tobago. Towering mangroves climb high above clear, shallow waters. Slumbering animals blend seamlessly into their surroundings. While svelte birds, clambering crabs and elusive reptiles all …
Travelling to South America offers a soulful experience. A beloved holiday ground of dizzying sights and cultural siestas, this is a hotbed of rich, irresistible diversity just waiting to be explored. South America is a landmass riddled with countless continental attractions and it’s not hard to see why – scenic snow-capped mountainscapes, dense tropical rainforests …
Trust me when I tell you that St. Vincent and The Grenadines is a collection of some of the most gorgeous green gems you will ever encounter in the brilliant blue Caribbean sea. If you love the ocean, enjoy solitude, appreciate Mother Nature, and want an authentic island escape, SVG is where you need to …
