Flashback Friday: Aruba

I celebrated my birthday in Aruba a few years ago and had such an amazing time; this beautiful Caribbean island has one the best beaches that I've ever been to (second only to Varadero in Cuba) as well as a unique mix of cultures and nationalities (I met less than 5 native Arubans during my visit). The climate is very dry and desert-like climate which is a huge contrast to the high humidity of other islands such as St. Lucia, it was also quite windy and oddly enough there were no mosquito's or any of the other bugs associated with the tropics.

New York! New York! - Photo Diary

Finally the last instalment of this year's holiday photos...

New York was fun as usual, but this time it felt quite different. I met some really cool people and had a great time, although for the first time in my life I departed from JFK airport actually feeling ready to go home instead of crying at thought of having to leave the city!

Smile Jamaica: Photo Diary

I feel like this post is long overdue, but better late than never I guess? I'm not sure if I mentioned the details of my journey, but after my time in St. Lucia I went on to visit Jamaica and then New York. So here are just a few of my photos from my wonderful time in Jamaica.

The view from my Grandad's backyard...breathtaking!

St. Lucia We Love! - Photo Diary

Although I managed to keep you somewhat  up-to-date with photos whilst I was in St. Lucia there's a few more that I have to share, not to mention updates on Jamaica and New York where I also spent the summer!

I was only supposed to be in St. Lucia for two weeks for the carnival, but my friend and I fell so in love with the island that we extended our stay to an entire month! Quite indulgent but so worth it: we had the best holiday ever and plan to return next year! Although I have a soft spot for Jamaica (there's no place like it, and it's also where my family are from) I consider St. Lucia to be my favourite Caribbean island thus far; not only are the people are so laid back and super friendly, I find it easy to explore and navigate as a tourist even for the first time, not to mention the island is beautiful (of course). One local said all I need is my ID card and to learn the Patois because I seem to have met everybody he knew and picked up all the local slang!