Caribbean

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My family hail from Jamaica, so I’ve been lucky enough to visit the island a few times and see a few others in the vicinity. Recently I acquired Jamaican citizenship and a passport so security is a breeze, and you can get off the flight to a welcome home from officers, sometimes even a smile! This is particularly warming. Footprints left in Caribbean sands are documented below.

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My Favourite Nomad Destination

  My favourite nomad destination has to be Barbados.  Why?  Because that’s where my determination to be a nomad really caught fire AND the first place I went as soon as I got my nomad license.  I say license, what I really mean is a job that enabled me to…

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How to Get Around Barbados

Barbados would be considered a small island at roughly 21 miles in length and 14 miles in width. Over this area, there are plenty of ways to get around.  There’s a solid public transportation system, taxis and of course, car rentals. You have choices! Whether you’re by foot off the…

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Landed

Chaotic.  That’s the word I would use to describe my first week in Barbados.  Touching down in paradise Jet lag worsened by a touch of insomnia and lack of nutritional food made my first week in paradise just a tad chaotic.  Settling into my new apartment, and starting a new…

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Dreams Punta Cana

“It’s the worst January they’ve ever seen!” With the cold grey day that was my last birthday, relived in my Year in Review, I decided to venture to sunnier climbs for the ‘Big 27’. With Dominican Republic long being on my list, thanks to Pero Like, I booked a package…

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Hilltop Haven

I can safely say I indulged in true R&R whilst staying at this Hilltop Haven in Saint Ann. I only wish it didn’t have to end so soon.…

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Hotel Riu Negril

This February, I stayed all-inclusive for the first time ever at the Hotel Riu Negril Jamaica and I absolutely loved it.   My family and I stayed in a double room, of which I don’t have a single photo because I am a truly terrible blogger, and within minutes of…

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