Twelve hours isn’t enough time to truly experience Tobago, but sometimes that’s all you’ve got. Luckily, if planned carefully, you’ll be able to check out the 3B’s – beautiful beaches, boat tour, best views. And still make it to the airport with time to spare! Here’s how… Getting There and Getting Around Fly The ferry is […]
Trinidad Carnival 2017: A Peek at my Costume!
Carnival is here! Carnival is here!! Carnival is HERE!!! Trinidad Carnival 2017 is here and I am Ready for the Road!!! In case you missed it from my exuberant introduction, and my many (sometimes irrelevant) mentions of it in the recent past, Carnival is without a doubt my most favorite time of the year! I love […]
Trinidad: 5 ‘Hidden’ North Coast Beaches You Need to Visit
One of my favorite assumptions about island life is that there are beaches around every corner and we spend all of our free time lounging on the sand and playing in the surf. While I wish with all my heart and soul that this was true, the fact is that on an island like Trinidad, it […]
Island Girl’s Favorites: 7 Things to do in Tobago
I’ve been stationary for the past few weeks – and will remain in Trinidad and Tobago until Carnival has come (yay!) and gone (boo…) – so I decided to use this uninterrupted time at home to ‘Go. See. Explore.’ in my very own front yard. Best! Decision! Ever! My sweet T&T has been surprising me with amazing […]
10 Things You Must Do in Grenada
I’ve been to Grenada more times than I count and every time I visit I discover at least one new activity or place that blows my mind – the list containing engaging activities to happily occupy your time doing while you’re on the island is quite extensive. whether you’re a land-lover, beach-bum or a water-baby, but if I had […]
Caribbean Travel: Get More Bang for Your Buck
Traveling isn’t cheap. No secret there. Even in the Caribbean, a region that is comparatively more affordable than others, expenses add up. Factor in a round trip flight, accommodation, food, transportation and that list of must-do activities you’re constantly updating, and we’ve got an overall cost that can put an impressive dent in your bank account. […]
Island Girl’s 2016 Travel Highlights
2016 was not quite what I expected but it was everything I needed it to be. Some of my plans were successfully executed while others went awry, but at the end of the day I had a fulfilling year that taught me I can honestly do anything I set my mind to – including quitting my full time […]
I Got a Liebster Award for Christmas!
I’m so excited to announce my first ever Liebster Award! Thank you Eva! I must start by offering many, many thanks to Eva of Travel the Whole Wide World for this nomination! Eva is a German blogger whose love for travel has taken her to some amazing destinations, including Malaysia, Thailand, Italy and Austria. Her experiences have allowed […]
Island Girl’s Travel Guide to Petite Martinique
Disclaimer: Petite Martinique isn’t for everyone. But it just might be for you…That is, if you’re the kind of traveler who appreciates a waaaay off-the-grid experience. One defined by a raw, unassuming landscape and authentic small-island living, which facilitates an almost complete disconnect from the rest of the world. On PM, as the locals fondly refer to […]
First Impressions: Petite Martinique
Less than a day in Petite Martinique and already I’m blogging about it. Unusual for me, but there’s absolutely nothing ‘usual’ about Petite Martinique (by my medium-sized-island-girl standards). Plus, the fact is there’s little else to do at 9:05 on a Thursday night. Already, all doors are closed, lights are off and there is nary a […]
