One of the few epic destinations on the island of Trinidad, Maracas Waterfall is well worth the journey. While reaching it requires a rather lengthy drive and a challenging hike, the experience is rewarding. Standing at an impressive height of 300 feet (or 91.5 meters, though some claim 298 feet), Maracas Waterfall claims the title …
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Named by Princess Margaret of England during her 1962 honeymoon – after she likened it to the “transparency of a nylon” and its resemblance to a swimming pool – the Nylon Pool is one of Tobago’s premier tourist destinations. Formed by an offshore sandbar and tranquil lagoon, the Nylon Pool offers a serene and calming …
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Of the 9 European countries we visited, I’m afraid I’d have to rank Göteborg towards the bottom of the list. Like Helsinki, it was a lovely, lovely city, with friendly and welcoming people, but it was also a bit… ordinary. It didn’t help that we were supposed to go to Stockholm, the capital, and were …
While Helsinki and Finland are lovely, with friendly people and charming historical sights, truthfully, it was my least favorite city/country duo that we visited. It was not because of the people, how we were treated, or even Helsinki itself, but compared to London, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Edinburgh, all of Norway, etc..., Helsinki felt just a …
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Hi there! 👋🏼 I just wanted to pop in and let everyone know a little life update! I finally landed a dream job of mine, which is taking up quite a bit of my time and energy right now. Combine that with being a full time single mom, and well, unfortunately writing has once again …
Arguably the "unofficial capital of the world", London, England is as overwhelming and amazing as it is old and historic. Each day we spent in this capital city was jam-packed with things to do and brand-new experiences. We got to visit the world-renowned Stonehenge (Stonehenge: Not Just a Pile of Rocks.); saw the classic play …
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