Travel Itineraries
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Proud Moments
Today is National Heroes Day in Barbados. Normally, this designated public holiday would have been a day of celebration across the island as Barbados’ nation builders, far and wide, are recognized, honored, and saluted. However, Covid-19 and physical distancing has put paid to any… Continue Reading “Proud Moments”
2020 Trip Down Memory Lane
This lockdown makes me long for a vacation to a foreign land now more than ever. No, I’m not trying to run away from the pall that hangs over our heads. Conversely, a change of scenery would act like a shot in the arm… Continue Reading “2020 Trip Down Memory Lane”
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
COVID-19 is global news for good reason. In four short months it has spread around the world to become a pandemic. Daily news updates are circulating on its origins, progress and how best to manage the dreaded outbreak. Governments, businesses, organizations and individuals are… Continue Reading “Laughter Is The Best Medicine”
Ladies, Pack A Little Black Dress
Anyone over the age of 50 would understand and agree with me that Bajans have a peculiar interest in death notices. Let me explain what I mean and why I mention the age category. One of the pastimes in the Barbadian culture, morbid though… Continue Reading “Ladies, Pack A Little Black Dress”
More Time Than Money
A recent 2020 poll ranked Barbados the 12th most expensive country to live in. Without fact checking, I concur. Don’t get me wrong. Life on the island is sweet, but the cost of living is very high. Albeit, I decided to add an extension… Continue Reading “More Time Than Money”
Vacation And Viruses Make Strange Bedfellows
Vacations are times mostly spent relaxing and enjoying adventures to your liking. However, a holiday that is carefully planned, anticipated and eagerly embarked on, which turns into hours of precious time lying sick in a hotel room, or far worse, on a hospital bed,… Continue Reading “Vacation And Viruses Make Strange Bedfellows”
Sounds Of The Night
Are you sleep deprived? Do you have a sleep deficit? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions then a vacation is what you need to catch up on your ZZzzzzs. When planning a bespoke vacation itinerary most people don’t think of outlining… Continue Reading “Sounds Of The Night”
Happy New Year, Peace and Joy, Bugs And All
Happy New Year! Peace and joy to one and all. 2020 is spanking new and beautiful. I love new things and I eagerly look forward to all that will unfold this year. It has been a month already that I have been in my… Continue Reading “Happy New Year, Peace and Joy, Bugs And All”
Bajan Blooms At Christmas
On a trip to Barbados, a visitor can expect to see a variety of flowers in full bloom. The lush vegetation supports a variety of plants and shrubbery of all colors and hues. The bright, vivid colors also lend to the gaiety of the… Continue Reading “Bajan Blooms At Christmas”
Cou-Cou – A Snippet of Bajan Culture
The national dish of Barbados is Cou-Cou and Flying Fish. To make an authentic Bajan version of cou-cou, one must have corn flour, okra and an implement called a cou-cou stick (the wood stick also doubled as a corrective instrument when we were… Continue Reading “Cou-Cou – A Snippet of Bajan Culture”
