Three days. That was all it took for me to fall in love with the Czech Republic. Three days of rows upon rows of charming old buildings; miles and miles of quaint cobbled stone streets; scene after scene of postcard perfect views; dish after dish of diverse and delicious food; and gallons upon gallons of […]
Island Girl’s Guide to the San Blas Islands
Do me a favor? Close your eyes and envision paradise. Chances are your imagination is painting a picture that closely resembles the San Blas Islands of Panama…White sand and blue water beaches…Clusters of towering coconut trees…Thatched roof huts… Hammocks…Peace…And quiet. These 365 tiny island dotting the Caribbean Sea are the epitome of isolation and as […]
Island Girl In-Transit: Lizra Fabien
Island Girls In-Transit is a new series that features amazing Caribbean women who are pursuing their wanderlust with that signature West Indian passion and pride. We’re an underrepresented segment within the travel community but it is my hope that these stories will serve as a source of inspiration for women throughout the region who dream of traveling […]
10 Super Cool Things You MUST DO in Panama
Contemporary and historical. Trendy and vintage. Urban and rural. Beach and jungle. Panama is a country of contrasts that offers a little bit of something for everyone. As an island girl who appreciates a taste of city life, Panama was everything I always knew I needed in a destination but had yet to find. Remarkably, […]
10 Cool, Quirky, Useful Things Travelers Should Know About Panama
Three weeks; four locations; dozens of new acquaintances and hundreds (thousands) of photos later my trip to Panama has ended. And I miss that country way more than I thought possible. I honestly had minimal expectations about this trip – I hoped to learn a little Spanish, see some new things, and of course visit […]
Island Girl In-Transit: Victoria Hawkins
Island Girls In-Transit is a new series that features amazing Caribbean women who are pursuing their wanderlust with that signature West Indian passion and pride. We’re an underrepresented segment within the travel community but it is my hope that these stories will serve as a source of inspiration for women throughout the region who dream of traveling […]
Tobago Heritage Festival Guide: Natural Treasures Day
The rain was falling relentlessly. Seeking shelter was futile but we persevered, sharing umbrellas and fig leaves in lame attempts to shield ourselves from the torrential downpour. I stood alongside a dozen or so enthusiastic spectators, crammed atop a narrow concrete slab overlooking the Charlotteville Cocoa House. It was a tight fit and one misstep could […]
Tobago Heritage Festival Guide: Tobago Ole Time Wedding
Standing on the hill above the Moravian church in Moriah, I have the perfect view of the junction below. From this vantage point, in the company of several villagers manning the dirt oven, I observe the sizable crowd. Like me, everyone is here for the Tobago Ole Time Wedding, scheduled to begin at 1 pm. […]
Island Girl In-Transit: Vanessa Boyce
Island Girls In-Transit is a new series that features amazing Caribbean women who are pursuing their wanderlust with that signature West Indian passion and pride. We’re an underrepresented segment within the travel community but it is my hope that these stories will serve as a source of inspiration for women throughout the region who dream of traveling […]
Island Girl In-Transit: Paige Andrew
Island Girls In-Transit is a new series that features amazing Caribbean women who are pursuing their wanderlust with that signature West Indian passion and pride. We’re an underrepresented segment within the travel community but it is my hope that these stories will serve as a source of inspiration for women throughout the region who dream of […]
