I think we can all agree that looking after our health especially amidst the COVID19 pandemic is crucial. So this got me thinking about the various ways to look after ourselves during 'lockdown' - a new everyday word in our vocabulary. How do you keep your body and mind healthy? I mean how much salad… Continue reading The importance of Vitamin C
Soft and cuddly makes the world go round. We all need that #tlc from time to time. When visiting the isle of spice you are guaranteed a variety of cute and cuddlies as well as the more "admire from a distance" kind of wildlife. It all adds to the charm of this island. I use… Continue reading All things cute and cuddly
Surviving in a crazy, loud, hectic and crowded city makes you really re-evaluate your sanity as you get older. There is only so much late night shopping, drinking, eating and dancing you can do. The novelty of being able to shop for anything you fancy wears off. And there are only some many occasions where… Continue reading Discovering green jewels
As much as Grenada has some tasty food and drink to offer, one thing is for certain. Exported food and electrical goods don't come cheap here. So if you do decide to stay longer on this spice isle or have friends or relatives living here the cheaper option most definitely is to send a barrel… Continue reading Let’s get practical – exporting to Grenada
There is something both refreshing and satisfying when sipping your favourite rum, sitting back and just taking in the world. Rum, like whiskey, is so diverse. You can even travel to India and find rum being made there I discovered.....hmmmm my favourite still stems from the Caribbean. Yours? So if you are a rum enthusiast… Continue reading Time flies when you’re having rum
After endless stuffy, frustrating commutes, pushing and shoving onto Tubes or Overground trains, involuntarily being welcomed by armpit scents every morning and grumpy faces ready for an argument you finally make it onto the plane travelling to the island of spice, smiles, space and tantalising scents of the ocean, plants and delicious food. You've arrived… Continue reading Pampering island style
When planning your holidays nowadays hotels definitely aren't a given anymore. How on earth did we function without Airbnb right?! So when planning to come to Grenada I was delighted to discover you actually have great choices of where to stay. So which one is better you ask? Well...it all depends on the holiday you… Continue reading Where to stay in Grenada
It has been TOO long since I indulged myself in the world of blogging. With spring well under way and untold efforts to try and eat and live healthy to look radiant for the summer it got me thinking about the value of spices. Grenada, also known as the island of spice, has an abundance… Continue reading The thing about nutmeg
There is something classy and terribly civilised about afternoon tea. Dainty sandwiches, little cakes bursting with sugary and chocolatey delights washed down with fragrant teas that make all the flavours dance on your tongue. It is said this afternoon experience was introduced by Anna Maria Russel in 1840, seventh Duchess of Bedford and incidentally a… Continue reading Hidden gem of Grenada
So excited and honoured to be a finalist in the Caribbean Travel Story Contest.If I had to choose a highlight in Grenada it would have to be the breathtaking and stunning sunsets that just stop you in your tracks and make you seriously re-evaluate life. I mean sitting at a desk in a rainy cold… Continue reading Heart of Grenada
Spoilt for choice is what holiday companies and airlines keep advertising - no matter the season whether you want to fly, sail, take the train or drive; whether you fancy that relaxing beach trip or are more a city slicker and love to explore architecture, history or local cuisine and music vibes...I must agree. This… Continue reading Next stop Carriacou
If you are currently starting to feel the cold autumn breeze setting in and like me are daydreaming about feeling the hot sun on your skin again surrounded by peach and palm trees then please read on. Let me take you on a journey to Sandy Island. Located on the west side of Hillsborough Bay… Continue reading Afternoon vibes on Sandy island
One of my pet peeves is just seeing promotions for key tourist destinations and activities of a place or island. I mean really?! Where is the real local flavour?! Want to get to know the island get to know the locals - I can attest to this being a much more enriching experience. If you… Continue reading Island hunting – introducing White Island
Well my fellow adventurers - it is about that time for some island hopping. Once you're in the Caribbean it would be a crime not to venture out to all the little picturesque islands packed with culture, gorgeous beaches and one of my favourites - delicious food. I promise you once you've tried it you… Continue reading #islandhopping
Bank holiday - the magic word for most people aka personal time or liming. You literally live for these days all year round, right?! For this London chic right here this time round August bank holiday Monday means time to jet off to the Island of Spice again. That's right. Time for new discoveries. Excitement… Continue reading Bank holiday vibes
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