The year is 1492 and the greatest explorer of the time, Christopher Columbus, has just stumbled on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Upon entering, the explorer would find the island occupied by the Taino people, also called the Arawak by the Spaniards.
Other occupants of the island were the Guanajatabey and Ciboney people. The locals called the island 'Caobana'. To...
Puerto Rico was formerly known as San Juan Bautista. This name was given by Christopher Columbus in honor of the Catholic Saint John the Baptist. He also called its capital 'Ciudad de Puerto Rico', which is Spanish for 'Rich Port City'. The locals eventually called the country Puerto Rico.
That is the European part. Now to the local Taino part. The...
Most an ancient civilization in the Americas has its roots in Mexico. From Olmec to Toltec, from Teotihuacan to Zapotec and Maya and Aztec...every civilization worth its salt in the ancient Americas has a connection to Mexico. Perhaps there is something to this country than meets the eye.
The name 'Mēxihco' is a Nahuatl word that means 'Among the prickly pears...
Aruba is one of the world's most loved holiday destinations. It is therefore imperative you know where to dine during your stay. The country divides its dining into 3 major categories namely; budget dining, casual dining, and fine dining. You are therefore covered if you are travelling on lean budget or are not into formal dining or just want to...
I know that you are wondering why Eiffel Tower is so overdone by travel writers. Read through this post and you might learn a new thing about the iron lattice tower that you did not know.
The tower was mounted in 1889 as an entrance to the 1889 World's Fair. It is the most recognizable and most visited structure in the...
Amsterdam is easily the 'Sin City' of Europe. It is comparable only to Las Vegas in US. It is therefore no wonder pleasure-seekers and businessmen have a soft spot for this Dutch capital. If you are in the city, you have already realized how expensive it is to eat out. If you are yet to travel, then today is your...
Nay, Rio de Janeiro is not just a beach. This city is the most visited in the Southern Hemisphere. You don't think it is just for its beautiful but over crowded beaches, do you? I mean, what about the carnivals? What about Christ the Redeemer statue? What about attractions such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Maracana Stadium, Tijuca Forest, the Amazon...
Jamaica is known for its dance and reggae music, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and of course Dunns River Falls. However, you will be hard pressed to hear travellers talking about the culinary scene in Jamaica. Read through this blog and get to discover the secrets of Jamaican cuisine. The secrets are presented in point format;
1. First of all, you...
Feeling like getting cozy with your loved one? Lucky you. Most people would do anything to have that feeling. Don't take it for granted. Take your loved one to a place where you can make memories. Its feelings and moments like this that keeps us going even when the world around us is crumbling. Below are some of the destinations...
No one can dispute the fact that Jamaica is a Caribbean Paradise. Its holiday hotspots such as Ocho Rios and Montego Bay top the list of great Caribbean vacation destinations. Now in these spectacular landscapes is a towering marvel - The Blue Mountain Peak (2256 meters high).
The Blue mountain ranges are the longest such ranges in Jamaica. From the summit...
