Stranded in a Tropical Storm in Barbados
The departures board flashed red and I stifled a sigh. Delayed. Even worse, it didn’t say how long the flight … Read more
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Glimpsing Another Side of Barbados: The Calm Before the Storm
“We need to pull-over. I have so much sand in my pants.” Lewis complained. After being dragged around in the … Read more
Lunch at The Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados (and Nearly Drowning in the Caribbean Sea)
Our khaki-coloured jeep trundled down the winding path to the notorious Sandy Lane Hotel. Vibrant green grass and tall trees … Read more
Visiting Barbados Again After 7 Years
Barbados has changed. Confused and dismayed, these were the words that thrummed through my head as I stood in a … Read more
The Time We Were Attacked by a Machete-Wielding Gang in The Gambia
I woke up to our last morning in The Gambia. It had been a whirlwind trip. We had arrived on … Read more
Birdwatching in the Koofung Forest Park, The Gambia
Our lodge in The Gambia (Footsteps Eco-Lodge) was perched upon the edge of a protected area of forest known as … Read more
Expedition to Brikama Town in The Gambia
We woke up to another day of paradise in The Gambia. The sun filtered down through the canopy of vibrant … Read more
Our Journey to The Gambia’s Secluded Beach
“The closest ATM is in Brikama town.” The woman at the Western Union counter explained. It was the only store … Read more
Gunjur to Serrekunda: A Taste of The Gambia
My first morning in The Gambia had been spent relaxing in the scorching 40 degree Celsius sun and gorging on … Read more
A Gambian Hotel with a Difference: Footsteps Eco-Lodge
The room was silent, the gentle humming of the fan that we put on the night before now resting. The … Read more