The Colin Hudson Great Train Hike is an annual event that's held on the third Sunday in February. This 38 km (24 mile) trek traces the route of the old Barbados Railway line that ran from Bridgetown in the southwest to Belleplaine in the northeast. In the 1800's, Barbados was one of the leading producers …
Barbados is famous for many things, warm weather, nice beaches, spectacular landscapes, rum, music festivals and friendly locals to name a few. Add to the list the endless array of culinary delights that are on offer, from local village grills, beach bars and food trucks to fine dining restaurants and everything in between. Barbados is …
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This 166 square mile island of Barbados with a population of around 280,000 people has over three hundred churches catering to about a hundred different denominations. English settlers arrived in 1625 and brought with them their Christian religion, mainly Anglicanism. They eventually established churches in all eleven parishes on the island. There was a small …
Barbados is much more than sand and surf. With the ever changing demographics of travelers, countries, especially tropical islands need to offer more variety. We found some interesting sights that are worth a look.
Finally got a chance to explore Welchman Hall Gully which is located in the centre of the island in St Thomas. Being one of the island's oldest attractions, this natural wonder was formed when the roof a massive cave collapsed. The result is a gully that's filled with various species of trees, bamboo, ferns and …
As you drive around this island, you stumble across some interesting attractions in some out of the way places. Here's a sampling of some of the murals we've found so far. Tiled mosaic along the Richard Haynes boardwalk in Hastings, Christ Church Parish. This area runs along the Southwest coast and is home to shopping …
Barbados is home to some beautiful beaches but you can also step away into a world of exquisite gardens and forests. Hunte's Gardens. When in Barbados, a trip to Hunte's Gardens is a must. Located in the lush area of St. Joseph parish, this sunken garden born out of a gully is chock full of …
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It's been a while since my wife and I had gone hiking. We'd talked about from time to time but always ended up doing other activities. Typically when you think of Barbados, hiking isn't one of those activities that springs to mind, however, this island is more than just beaches and ocean. There's a very …
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This trip was a coming home for me. I'd been to my wife's home country of Germany a few times so I was beyond excited to show her around the place I grew up. Lately, our flight days have been pretty long. Our home airport in Austin Texas doesn't offer a lot of direct international …
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