Best Things to do in Willemstad Curacao: What I did in One Day
I remember when I first arrived in Willemstad, Curacao and I was immediately in awe of all the colorful buildings and how nice everything looks. This is really not the norm for Caribbean capital cities. Willemstad is hands down one of my favorite places in the Caribbean. I personally spent one day in Willemstad, because […]
The Best Caribbean Islands: A Local’s Ranking
We live in the Caribbean and visited many Caribbean islands. We made this guide ranking our favorite Caribbean islands based on our overall experiences. You might think the perfect Caribbean vacation is all about lounging by the beach or in your resort and that’s about it. But, we like to also focus on adventurous activities, […]
Cuba in 2016: A Caribbean Adventure Frozen in Time
In 2016, Cuba felt like a door that had just cracked open. For Americans, travel to Cuba was newly possible again. Flights were beginning. And yet the island still felt untouched in a way few places do anymore. Dani and I visited just before tourism would accelerate, and then slow down again (at least for […]
5 Less Touristy Caribbean Destinations for a Relaxing Vacation
I was born and still live in the Caribbean and I think it’s an amazing place with interesting people. One of my goals in life is to visit all the Caribbean islands. Some places I even want to go back a second and third time because it was so good. But, sometimes on my travels […]
The 5 Best Caribbean Islands for Solo Travel
The Caribbean is hands down one of the best regions in the world for solo travel. The islands are tiny and easy to navigate, people are friendly and willing to help you any way they can, and most of the islands are not very dangerous. But, what actually are the best Caribbean islands for solo […]
Which Caribbean Island to Visit? How to Choose the Right One for You
One of the questions I get asked most often is, “Which Caribbean island to visit?” And honestly, I think it’s a really hard question to answer because it depends on a lot of different factors. After traveling to several Caribbean islands myself and living in the Caribbean all my life, I’ve realized there isn’t one […]
Budget Travel Guide: Cheap Islands in The Caribbean to Visit
If you’re wondering how to experience the Caribbean for cheap and which Caribbean islands give you the most value for your money, the answer is immediately NOT the Bahamas, US Virgin Islands or Barbados. After visiting several Caribbean islands myself and living in Trinidad for my entire life, I’ve found that places like Dominica, Grenada, […]