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Haiti’s UNESCO gems: Citadelle Laferrière and Sans-Souci Palace
Haiti isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you imagine a Caribbean getaway, but it might end up being one of the most memorable trips you make to the region. Best of its hidden gems is a...
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The Dominican Republic’s contribution to the history books
The Dominican Republic is where you’ll find the Caribbean’s highest peak, Pico Duarte, measuring 3175 metres. Mile upon mile of white sand lines its coastline, a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the...
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How to Explore the Heritage & History of the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic earns fame for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and adventurous activities. But when visiting the Dominican Republic, you shouldn’t skip its most historic destinations....
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The History of Cuba: Communism, Castro, and the Cuban Revolution
The Cuba we know today is a sun-soaked, Spanish-speaking, salsa-dancing independent Caribbean country with colourful streets, classic cars, and a fervent Latino heartbeat. But whilst it’s all sunshine...
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The story of AIR Montserrat, the island's legendary recording studios
The forces of nature that shape our planet are extraordinary. Nowhere in the Caribbean is this truer than the events which impacted AIR Montserrat. This iconic recording studio, now a ruin, is located...
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The St Kitts Scenic Railway
One of the most popular visitor attractions on the island of St Kitts is its scenic railway. This unusual narrow gauge train, dubbed “the last railway in the West Indies” ambles along, passing through...
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Port Royal: the city that sank
Port Royal, in south-eastern Jamaica, is today a sleepy fishing village not far from the capital Kingston. It’s hard to believe that just a few centuries ago it was dubbed the “wickedest city on...
View ArticleThe huge impact of COVID-19 on the Caribbean way of life
People of the Caribbean are known for their resilience. After all, few other populations have faced a constant risk of life threatening hurricanes the way people of this region have. Yet, COVID-19 has...
View ArticleFascinating facts about the Dutch Caribbean
The islands that make up the Dutch Caribbean are all popular tourist destinations. The southerly trio of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao have the advantage of lying off the hurricane belt, and are blessed...
View ArticleWhat does the jamaican saying ‘bumboclat’ or ‘bloodclot’ mean?
Blood clot means something completely different in Jamaican English, as opposed to American English. To understand what this phrase means, we must first break down the literal translation of what this...
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