Fruit picked from the tree, vegetables pulled from the ground, fish, uhh… fished from the ocean — the truth is, I never had a more well-rounded diet than when I lived in Martinique. Food in Martinique is its own thing, a rich mélange of West African, French, Indigenous, and South Asian flavours, foodstuffs, and cooking styles.…
“To me the Caribbean was a bag of clichés of rasta locked, ganja smoking, reggae listening chillers who live on palm filled islands surrounded by clear blue water whilst swigging rum. I had no idea how right I was.” — Caribbean Paradise: Cuba Libres, coconuts and confirming clichés on Little Corn I cringe almost every…
While I was in Jamaica I ate all the food. Seriously, just ask my jeans. Not a day went by where Tom and I didn’t have brief tummy rumblings from some oily or spicy dish we consumed. (Jamaica, I love you but can we please start eating more veggies? Kthanxbai). But did that stop…
This island may be the world’s top honeymoon destination, but whether you’re travelling solo, with a friend, or even a partner… there are tons of non-romantic things to do in St Lucia! You may have seen my Facebook post where I talked about my best friend coming to visit me in Martinique. Would you…
With its year round sunshine, stunning beaches and vibrant culture, the Dominican Republic is the perfect place to spend a few weeks in the sun. People who enjoy the finer things in life will find some excellent luxury, all-inclusive hotels here where they will be able to enjoy nothing but the best while experiencing all…
You’re going to Jamaica. I’m jealous. But you definitely don’t want to take Buzzfeed’s advice and eat food that bears no resemblance to anything Jamaicans actually eat. I would know: Even when we weren’t holidaying to my parents’ homeland, I was always on a gastronomic voyage to the island. Growing up, these were facts: 1) Curry…
I’m going back to Martinique! For those of you who don’t know, I taught English in Martinique for 14 months over two years. It was a time filled with challenges (relationship and work-related), learning, growth, fun, and a place where I was probably my healthiest (read: I had a bangin’ bod and a fabulous tan).…
The Dominican Republic lies on the same landmass as Haiti, but the two places couldn’t be more different. Tourism sustains the Dominican Republic’s economy, which means the beach is full of resorts that attract tourists from around the world. But there is so much more to this beautiful island in the Caribbean. It might be tempting…
They don’t call Martinique the Isle of Flowers for nothing. I’ve always thought this was an odd looking flower. Like it was sticking its tongue out at me. But I could never stop staring at them either. They look made of plastic and they grow on these tall, random stalks. You know how Tyra…
I wrote in my Year in Search article that queries related to sex in Martinique is one of the most common search terms I get for people who find my blog. The post they land on isn’t about intercourse at all, it’s a narrative story about the moment when I realized how much I had…