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Barbados Parliament: From Colonial Roots to Modern Republic

Reading time 8 minutes Barbados boasts a rich legacy steeped in history, and at the center of it all is its Parliament—the third oldest continuously functioning Parliament in the Commonwealth. From its inception in the 17th century to its present-day role in a thriving democratic society, the Barbados Parliament represents resilience, evolution, and the spirit …

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Altos de Chavón, a replica of a Mediterranean village in the Dominican Republic.

On a trip to the Dominican Republic a few years ago, we stayed in the southern part of the country in La Romana. It was a resort type vacation, just to relax and take it easy, but we kept hearing about this quaint little Mediterranean village that was worthy of a day trip. We decided …

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Hike Barbados: Barclays Park to Chalky Mount, 2022

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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