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Out and About Barbados: Farmers Markets, Art Exhibition, Lost Photographs and more….

Discovering moringa seeds, Cy Hutchinson’s latest art exhibition and a hard lesson in digital photo storage!!!

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Quick Cuppa: Three Slow Weeks in Bim

We’re talking gangs of chickens, bay leaves, buses and other random bits.

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Dear Jamaica

A quick message for Jamaica, just to say hi, and keep in touch!

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The most Popular Beach in Tobago: Pigeon Point

Pigeon point is the beach that seems to gets all the attention on the Caribbean island of Tobago.

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Crocodiles and Tortoises: La Vanille Nature Park, Mauritius

La Vanilla Nature Park in Mauritius, is home to all sorts of animals including crocodiles, racoons, monkeys, bats, giant tortoises and a range of tropical plant life.

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A Trip To The Beach: A True Story

Living on island time in the caribbean

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One more post from Cuba before I forget! Ever been to an organic farm that’s also an art gallery and pottery production centre? Well neither had I until this lovely little trip. This family run farm in the Cuban region of Jovellanos is home to it’s owners who have recently […]

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To go or not to go? Cuba Varadero: Touristy but Nice!

Tourist trap? Varadero might be beautifully beachy, but if you want to experience Cuba properly you need to venture away from this artificial beach strip, and explore the ‘real’ Cuba.

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Iberostar Bella Vista Varadero Hotel

A beach front Iberostar hotel in Varadero Cuba with absolutely brilliant entertainment in the theatre each night.

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Books on the Beach: An Accidental Tourist, A Caribbean Misadventure

I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘An Accidental Tourist’ by Jason Smart, it was like really good reality TV on paper. Jason records his travel escapades, highs and lows, and points of interest in this easy to read book. The book brought back memories of some of my own caribbean travels, making […]

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Iberostar Hotel Cayo Ensenachos, Cuba

After lunch at the Los Tainos restaurant at the Hotel Los Caneyes, Santa Clara – we were on the road again heading for the small Cuban off-shore island of Cayo Ensenachos to the Iberostar Ensenachos Hotel. It’s quite secluded, there is no nearby town to walk to – just beautiful […]

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Taxi!!

You won’t be short of taxi options in Cuba, that’s for sure. I’ve never seen so many variations in one place – talk about spoilt for choice!! There’s a taxi type for all tastes – short of a flying taxi…

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Tap Taps To Trinidad: Caribbean Adventures

Now I know what a ‘tap tap’ is!!! I had no idea before reading this book. Tap Taps To Trinidad, by Zenga Longmore, is a quirky little book that tells the tales of a woman’s (largely solo) experiences of hopping around a number of caribbean islands, somewhat naively at times. […]