Feeling like a trip to Central America? Take it from me; you are better of starting at the top. If you cannot start at the top, Nicaragua will do. There is so much to learn and experience in Nicaragua that bypassing it will be a huge mistake. Below are a few things about the country to get you going.
1. Nicaragua...
Dominican Republic is part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. It is one of those countries that discerning travellers wish they could travel to before they kick the bucket. If you are one such traveller that has gotten the opportunity to visit the country, you need to know the following facts about it.
- It is the second...
You probably know about the Great Blue Hole of Belize from your Geography classes. You even know that Belize is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Americas from the travel magazines. But if you are a planning a trip down there, you need to know a little bit more. Below is a list to get you on...
Nay. I am not about to regale you with unconfirmed stories of how the Bermuda Triangle 'sucks in ships to the bottom of the sea' and 'bring down airforce jets'. I would like to tell you a story of the legally known British Overseas Territory - the Bermuda or the Somers Isles.
1503, Spanish sea Captain Juan De Bermudez became the...
So you have finally decided to go and see for yourself the 'ship-torpedoing' and 'Plane-sucking' Bermuda triangle? I'd hate to be a kill-joy, but there is nothing there. Rather, you should go to the island of Bermuda and have yourself a nice meal at its top restaurants. Perhaps you will have a real story here to regale your friends back...
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...
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...
The Caribbean's turquoise waters and sandy beaches make for a fantastic relaxation and rejuvenation holiday. The tropical weather and sun make it a great escape for those keen on avoiding winter in the northern hemisphere. Below are Caribbean's top beaches;
1. Shaol Bay, Anguilla
Look out for the Hollywood stars for chitchat. The pearly white beach is located on the island's Atlantic...
Discovered by Spanish sailors in the 15th century, Barbados is a Caribbean Island that is located about 400 miles north east of Trinidad and Tobago. It is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles. It measures 34 kilometers long and 23 kilometers wide on a 431 square kilometers land mass. Since it is situated on the outside of the...
