The Caribbean
5 Months of Living in the Caribbean – Grenada in Photos
After 5 incredible months of living in Grenada, we have moved on. Even though it was a very emotional goodbye last year, in a way, it was harder to leave this year because we were that much more attached to the people, the pets and our life there. But, we’re travellers and our feet get itchy! The ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Travelling Grenada
Living and travelling in Grenada for over a year has given us valuable insight into the country and its people, activities, food and culture. This is a true Caribbean jewel. Close your eyes and try to conjure up images of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, lush jungles, beautiful flowers and smiling people. Now smell the aroma of ...
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Living in Grenada: House Sitting and Our Need For a Home Base
I’m sitting here typing away on my computer, while struggling to keep my mind (and eyes) focused on the task at hand. This would be much easier if the birds would stop chirping in the trees, the waves would stop lapping at the shore, and the lizards would stop running around in the bushes. Our ...
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31 Unique Photos of Cuba That Will Have You Packing Your Bags
As a North American, I had always thought of Cuba as being a resort destination. This is where those on their holidays would spend a week at an all-inclusive beach resort, while laying on pristine sand and sipping endless mojitos. However, after returning from a 3.5 week backpacking trip to the largest island in the Caribbean, ...
Top 5 Lesser Known Dive Sites In The Caribbean Sea
As an avid diver and someone who has lived and travelled in the Caribbean for almost two years, I’ve done my fair share of diving in these waters. The coral and sea life in this region is astounding, with brilliantly colored soft corals, large fish and mammal species, plus plenty of turtles and invertebrates as ...
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What is a Casa Particular? All You Need to Know About These Homestays in Cuba (with Video)
Since returning from Cuba, you may have noticed that we’ve been raving about how great the casa particular experience is in the country. Staying with a local family, eating Cuban food, smoking cigars with the home owners and learning about the nation’s culture and history from real people was one of the major highlights of our trip. It’s ...
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