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The Start of the Most Ridiculous Travel Day I’ve Ever Experienced

by Ella McKendrick

We trundled along the smooth tarmac and I stared hopefully out of the rear minivan window at the dark clouds … Read more

Stranded in a Tropical Storm in Barbados

by Ella McKendrick

The departures board flashed red and I stifled a sigh. Delayed. Even worse, it didn’t say how long the flight … Read more

Glimpsing Another Side of Barbados: The Calm Before the Storm

by Ella McKendrick

“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)

by Ella McKendrick

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

by Ella McKendrick

Barbados has changed. Confused and dismayed, these were the words that thrummed through my head as I stood in a … Read more

Delicious Food and Roof-Top Views at Café Luna

by Ella McKendrick

Imagine a restaurant that serves high-quality local food. A restaurant with gorgeous views of the cyan ocean with lazy palms … Read more

Unwinding in Paradise at Little Arches Boutique Hotel, Barbados

by Ella McKendrick

Barbados has a special place in my heart. It’s somewhere where I know I can relax, giving in to island … Read more

5 Reasons You NEED To Hire a Car in Barbados

by Ella McKendrick

Barbados is a paradise. Famed for its flawless white-sand beaches and calm cyan waters, you can see why this Caribbean … Read more

I was SCAMMED by Barbados’ Drone Laws

by Ella McKendrick

This article has been sitting in my drafts for two months now. I went back and forth with the idea … Read more

4 Amazing Caribbean Islands You Must Visit

by Ella McKendrick
Palm trees on the beach with the ocean in Barbados

The Caribbean is a bucket-list destination that most people dream of visiting at least once in their lifetime. A group … Read more

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