Only a few days left before I stop being a fun-loving 20-something year old and start a new decade in my life. It will also mark the end of my travel goal. Here’s a quick recap of the countries I visited in my pursuit to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday.
Country #2 Barbados – My Mother’s Birthplace
View of the unspoiled beaches of Bathsheba
Fondest Memories
Skipping rope on old plantations,overlooking vast cane fields *** Hanging out at an Oistins Fish Fry (with Banks beer) *** Looking for seashells along Brighton beach ***Driving around the entire island in one single day *** Admiring the beauty of Bathsheba, the island’s most northern point *** Learning about the difference of stalagmites and stalactites at Harrison’s Cave *** Visiting St. John’s parish and seeing the grave of its standing soldier *** Eating fish cutters (and sometimes tasting rum punch) for breakfast *** Taking my first Atlantis submarine ride.
When to go
Year round, but try to get there for the Crop Over festivities in August: you’ll love the colours, costumers, music, merriness… and good looking people! August is extremely hot, so do keep that in mind. January to May is Barbados’ dry season.
Why you should go
Because Barbados is just beautiful. From the colourful houses, to the friendly people, an interesting history and a good plan for the future, Barbados is one of the Caribbean’s brightest gems.
Related Links
“Live in a Yellow Submarine” – on the To Do page.
About ten years ago I set a goal to visit 30 countries by my 30th birthday. With no plan or country list to fulfill this goal, I decided to let life take me where it wished.
“See Simi Travel | tales from a wandering woman“ is the account of an ex-20-something year old exploring the world, usually solo, and on a very tight budget.
Every other week I bring you a story about the friends, food, fun and fails I’ve had along the way.
