Bajan Nicknames

Genesis of Bajan Nicknames The concept of nicknames first originated in Barbados during the slavery era. During this era, slaves tended to use their native language to communicate in ways that the planter class could not understand. Because of this, the plantocracy decided to rename the slaves, due to a lack of understanding of their

Things to do on a Friday Night

1) Oistins Fish Fry The best place to be in Barbados on a Friday (and Saturday night) is Oistins. The food is excellent, with wide varieties of dishes featuring mahi-mahi, tuna, marlin, flying fish, lobster and chicken available for persons to purchase. This is no high-end nightclub, but rather a very informal yet festive atmosphere.

Heritage Tourism in Barbados: What do we have to offer?

What is Heritage Tourism? Well, Heritage Tourism is travel to various countries not simply for leisure but to experience the unique cultural elements such as places and artefacts that represent the stories of its people past and present. Barbados was and still continues to be one of the places most frequented by visitors for fun

Grenade Hall, Signal Station and Wild Life Reserve

Grenade Hall combines a restored signal station and a natural forest to create a wonderful attraction for history and nature lovers. The entry fee you pay will not only allow you access to the Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station but also to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. The signal station offers patrons fantastic views of

Exploring the Caves of Barbados

Barbados has three major caves usually explored by locals and tourists. These are the ever popular Harrison’s Cave, Animal Flower Cave and Coles Cave. This article will provide brief details about these caves, followed by details on how you can explore them. Harrison’s Cave One of the highest ranked attractions in Barbados, Harrison’s Cave, located

Carlisle Bay Fish Fry

The Carlisle Bay Fish Fry forms “Fish Fry Fridays” hosted by the Boatyard Beach Club on Bay Street. Here you can relax on the white sandy beach of Carlisle bay, the official bay of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, and enjoy the best in local and international dishes. This fish fry boasts a very extensive

A Visit to Speightstown

Over 350 years old, Speightstown is one of the four major towns in Barbados, the northern most and 2nd largest town on the island. In terms of cultural significance and importance, Speightstown is the second most important town in Barbados.The town was settled in 1630 and was named after William Speight, the owner of the
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Caribbean Car Rental – A Guide To Renting A Vehicle

Most of us at some point in our lives will need to rent a vehicle for a variety of reasons. However, this task is not as straightforward as walking in the shop, picking up the vehicle, signing an agreement (if necessary) and hitting the road. Just as buying a new or used vehicle requires meticulous
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Local Hotspots – St. Lawrence Gap

St. Lawrence Gap Are you looking for a place to have a nice dinner? What about a place to enjoy the local culture of Barbados? Do you want to have a good night out partying with friends? Looking for a nice restaurant, with an amazing view for that special person in your life? Are you
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10 Things To Do On A Rainy Day

We usually have sunshine all year round but there are some days, specifically during the summer months that it rains. With a plethora of outside activities available in Barbados, what is there that is fun and enjoyable to do when we cannot tour the great outdoors? Herein lies the beauty of Caribbean life…there is always

Know A Bajan – 8 Questions with the Average Joe

Wanna Get to know A Bajan? Well we will introduce 8! We sat down with a few “average joes” (and a few janes) to ask them these eight questions. Some of the responses were hilarious and some were just…strange… but its all in the life of a Bajan! 1) What is your favourite saying? 2)

Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

So it’s that time of year again. We reflect on the year that is about to pass. What did we accomplish? Better yet, what goals did we have going into the year that we didn’t accomplish? I want to lose 10 pounds. I want to go to church more. I want to be a better

DIY- Using Household Items to Beautify Your Home

With the hard economic times, it is sometimes difficult purchase the items we need to make our house beautiful. However, with the advent of numerous “DIY” (Do it Yourself) blogs, beautifying your home is now not only easier, but more affordable. Here are some simplistic ideas using old things you may usually throw away, that

The New Year’s Bucket List

The tradition of New Year’s Resolutions is as old as most of us can remember. Many of us get caught up in the idea of a new year, and desire to be better versions of ourselves come January 1st. To help with this, most of us create lists, both physical and mental, of the things

New Year Vitamin and Mineral Guide – What you need to know

The start of the new year brings a renewed hope for those things that have escaped us in the past year.  For many of us that means setting resolutions…the most popular of which are, “Eat Right” “Exercise” &”Loose weight”, we thought we would assist you on that journey by sharing a bit of info on
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