Giant lizards in the sun
Aruba has a reputation of having the best beaches in the Caribbean (I agree!) and it suddenly became an island where I ended spending the largest number of days than on any other Caribbean island on this trip. Unintentionally! I was stuck due to a tempora... more - travel report by
krisek
Diamonds are forever? A split island.
The island is split into two dependent territories – the Dutch colony, part of the Dutch Antilles – called Sint Maarten, and the French department called Saint-Martin. The border between those two does not exist, as it practically does not in Europe, sinc... more - travel report by
krisek
Lush & Pretty. On a very rainy day.
Castries is a small, reasonably unattractive and unspecial capital of the independent island nation of St Lucia, named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse. The island belonged to the native Carib people and was fought over between the French and the British seve... more - travel report by
krisek
Bequia - The Little Gem Of The Grenadines
We visited Bequia in April of 2009 after sailing to and from there through the other Grenadine Island. It has a real laid back vibe and is the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. the island has several beautiful beaches with Princess Margaret beach, Lo... more - travel report by
murrayskinner
Why more neglected than its half brother?
The island is split into two dependent territories – the southern is a crown dependency of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, part of the Dutch Antilles – called Sint Maarten, and the northern is a French department called Saint-Martin. The border between th... more - travel report by
krisek
Colourful. Hispanic architecture and mighty forts.
I was supposed to just pass through Puerto Rico, de facto colonised by the USA, in transit between flights. However, having read about old San Juan in my guidebook whilst already on the airplane, and having spoken to a Puertorican flight attendant, I chan... more - travel report by
krisek
Beauty Without Sting
The lush and green surrounds the small town of Trafalgar. It is one of the most harmless rainforests in the world (no dangerous animals or plants), with beauty to match that of other jungles.
Surprisingly I found that Trafalgar and surrounding towns are... more - travel report by
orlen
A happy country. Singing and dancing.
The Cubanos were exceptionally friendly. They approached visitors with purity and natural way that it was breathtaking. And they were all beautiful. The women were so feminine and natural and dressed with great taste. And the guys were athletic and cheerf... more - travel report by
krisek
St. Lucia - Stunning Carribean Treasure
St. Lucia has a population of about 160,000 people and gained its independence from Britain after changing hand between the British and the French 14 times. The locals will speak English to you but seem to prefer a Creole Patois incorporating the French h... more - travel report by
murrayskinner
Blue oranges in a liquid form with a kick.
Willemstad boasts seventeenth and eighteenth centuries architecture copying the style of the incomparable Amsterdam, and also the first synagogue on the western hemisphere. The main difference is that Willemstad has all the buildings painted in eye-stingi... more - travel report by
krisek
