My parents took me and my sister on so many amazing trips when I was growing up. I’ve shared posts about a few of them (England, Newfoundland, Antigua, Quebec City), but I’m home right now, and looking through all of our photo albums made me realize how much I haven’t shared! In the spirit of […]
Ziplining with Antigua Rainforest
Two years ago, when we first went to Antigua, we didn’t get a chance to go ziplining. At the end of the trip, my parents told us that if we ever came back, they’d take us on that trip. I don’t think they thought we’d be returning so soon, but 2 years later and we […]
Off the Beaten Path in Antigua: Half Moon Bay
One of my biggest problems with solo travel is that I don’t have a driver’s license. Travelling solo? Doesn’t phase me. Put me behind the wheel, though, and I totally panic. This means I can’t rent a car (not that I’m old enough in most places) and explore some of the more far-flung destinations. Some […]
Adventure Antigua Eco Tour: Exploring the Island
On our first trip to Antigua, we hired a private boat and visited some of the most popular snorkeling sites on the island. This time, we spent some time looking for a boat tour that would take us to some different places, and not just for snorkeling. Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor both recommended the Adventure […]
Stand Up Paddleboarding in Antigua
On my family’s trip to Antigua over Christmas, there was one thing I knew I wanted to try: stand up paddleboarding. This seemed a bit ridiculous for the most uncoordinated person in the world. I also happen to be totally terrified of deep water, and you can’t really stand up paddle in water under 5 feet. […]
2014 in Review: Beginning a Life of Travel
I’ve always travelled a fair amount with my parents, but 2014 was the year I really got inspired to make travel a bigger part of my life. This year I took family trips, a girls’ trip, a business trip and, most importantly: my very first solo trip. I also started this blog in June, which […]
Where to Stay in Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda make up a small island nation between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, and the country is aptly nicknamed ‘Land of 365 Beaches.’ This may be my favourite Caribbean island that I’ve visited. Where to Stay in Antigua My family and I had an amazing time on Antigua over Christmas 2012. Although we didn’t […]