• Caribbean,  Martinique

    Keep the Caribbean Green: A Sustainable Guide to Martinique

    Thud.  My red cheeks immediately tighten as the front of my matchbox sized car dove directly down into another pot hole.  I grimace, my skin, taught from the slight sun burn on my face, stung a little as the Twingo car bounced into a divot amidst the rocky one lane road.  This was, according to my trusted GPS, the road meant to lead me to the marina. I’m no boat owner, but I do know that no one would be towing a sailboat on this glorified farm path. GPS is a funny thing. It’s so reliable, and then, when you need it most, it quickly morphs into your mortal enemy. …

  • Caribbean,  St. Kitts & Nevis

    72 Hours in Paradise: A Weekend in St. Kitts

    Most of my planning involves a travel schedule that is curated well in advance.  I usually have an rough idea in mind, pitch for work or make space if I’m invited somewhere and then fill in the rest later so it’s always a fun surprise to throw in a spontaneous trip now and again.  When a friend who lives in a Caribbean island has a few days free from work and sends out an invitation for a visit, you make it happen.  This is why I like to hoard airline miles, in case a last minute flight is too expensive to pay for then I have a back up, so…