Category: Barbados 2015
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Getting Robbed at Gunpoint in Barbados
After spending two amazing weeks in Barbados, it was our last night and we planned to make it one to remember. We wore the nicest clothes we’d brought with us, meaning that I was wearing a dress (so no pockets obviously), and therefore I carried my things in a small…
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How To Do Crop Over (Carnival in Barbados)
Crop Over was the main reason I went to Barbados – I love carnivals and wanted to experience one in the Caribbean. The Crop Over celebrations last for months, but the main parts are probably Foreday Morning (jouvert) and Kadooment Day (the carnival procession day). The fetes (parties/concerts) and Soca…
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Barbados: St. Lawrence Gap
If you’re in Barbados and want to party, it’s likely that you’ll end up in St. Lawrence Gap, aka ‘The Gap’, unless you’re going to a specific event/concert that you already have tickets for. The Gap is in the South of the island, not far from Oistins. It’s basically a…
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Barbados: Beaches
Barbados’ beaches are one of its main attractions, so as you would expect, it has a lot of pretty ones with white sand and clear blue water. The West coast is known to have the nicest beaches for relaxing/swimming, so if you don’t have a specific beach in mind, I…
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Barbados: Oistins Friday Fish Fry
Oistins is a village on the South coast of Barbados and every Friday evening they have something called a fish fry. This basically means there are little stalls selling things like grilled fish, fried plantain, rice and peas etc., along with plenty of alcohol and music. It starts at about…
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Barbados: Public Transport and Taxis
When you’re an adventurous traveller, it’s a given that you’re going to take public transport, and maybe some taxis, in the country you’re exploring. Thankfully, public transport in Barbados is pretty simple. Here’s how it works: There are no trains. Buses are the only form of public transport. There are three…
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