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Martinique, Relationships & Travel

When It’s Not Really Goodbye

10 April, 2018

“On y va!”, Tommy yelled, the boat starting with a roar. As I sat on this boat filled mostly with Martiniquais, I picked out a young couple sitting in the back. They were British. The woman had her hair cornrowed into a ponytail, a blue printed dress, and was scribbling notes in a maroon leather-bound…

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Caribbean, Relationships & Travel

5 Things To Do in St Lucia With Your Best Friend – Or When You’re Not On Your Honeymoon!

13 December, 2017

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…

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Martinique, Travel Tips & Advice

10 of the Best Local Foods in Martinique & Where to Eat Them!

25 May, 2017

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.…

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Caribbean, Musings

11+ Clichés About the Caribbean I’m Sick of Reading

4 October, 2016

“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…

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The 8 Best Things I Ate in Jamaica

19 September, 2016

    While I was in Jamaica I ate all the food. Seriously, just ask my jeans. Not a day went by where my partner 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…

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Caribbean

An Unforgettable Vacation to the Dominican Republic

26 February, 2016

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…

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Hungry in Jamaica? 8 Must-Eats

17 November, 2015

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…

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Martinique, Travel Tips & Advice

The Best Beaches in Martinique that aren’t Les Salines

3 July, 2015

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).…

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Caribbean, North America

6 of the Best Sport & Adventure Hotels in Punta Cana

23 April, 2015

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…

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Postcard from Martinique: Rose de Porcelaine Flower

20 January, 2015

  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…

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alyssa james, freelance writer, content marketer, alyssa writes

I’m Alyssa — PhD Student and Freelance Writer based in New York City! I write about Travel and Social Justice. Words in MSN, Bustle, the Globe and Mail, Porthole Cruise Magazine, The Local, Matador Network, and more.

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