For such a small island, I found that Guadeloupe had a lot to offer to travelers, no matter if it’s natural or cultural attractions, adventure or relaxation that you’re after. The most important thing to know before starting to plan your visit, is that the island consists of two very different parts. Grande-Terre, the eastern…
Month: May 2022
Backpacking Guadeloupe on the Cheap – What You Need to Know
Sprawling white sand beaches, coconut palms, waterfalls, great hiking in its mountainous interior: Whatever your expectations for a tropical dream island are, Guadeloupe is likely to tick most of the boxes. That said, the island is split into two very different halves, with its shape often likened to a butterfly. Grand-Terre, the eastern set of…
The Ultimate Travel Guide to the Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe
If Guadeloupe itself is not enough of a tropical island paradise for you, I suggest you get yourself to the Îles des Saintes. This small archipelago off Basse-Terre’s southern coast is basically Guadeloupe in miniature and offers some incredibly beautiful beaches, hilly interiors to be explored during fairly easy hikes as well as a cute…
Visiting the Filming Locations of the BBC’s Death in Paradise in Deshaies, Guadeloupe
Fans of police procedural TV-Shows might be aware of “Death in Paradise”, the BBC-produced television program in which a beautiful Caribbean island is gradually being depopulated by weekly crimes of greed and passion, which are unfailingly solved by a cast of decidedly odd-ball detectives. As Stefanie is a fan of the program, we decided to…
What to Know About Climbing La Grande Soufrière Volcano, Guadeloupe – The Highest Mountain in the Lesser Antilles
Guadeloupe consists of two very different parts. Grande-Terre is the more developed eastern half and while it holds some worth-while historical and natural attractions, the real reason to come to the island for us was to visit Basse-Terre, the wilder and arguably more beautiful western half. The rugged interior of Basse-Terre is dominated by several…
6 Amazing Things to Do on La Désirade Island, Guadeloupe
Translating to “The Desired One”, this narrow oblong islet off Guadeloupe’s eastern coast got its name from the fact that it was the first landmass spotted during Columbus’ Second Voyage to America in 1493. For centuries, Amerindian settlers didn’t much desire to live permanently on La Désirade, as it’s actually quite hostile to life, having…
The 5 Best Things to do in Pointe-à-Pitre, the Cultural Capital of Guadeloupe
It might not be Guadeloupe’s capital (that distinction goes to Basse-Terre) but Pointe-à-Pitre is the island’s biggest city and arguably its cultural centre with the highest concentration of museums, restaurants and bars. Due to the vicinity of the airport and ferry terminal it’s also likely the city you’ll arrive in, when first coming to Guadeloupe….
What to Do in Charming Jablonné v Podještědi in the Northern Czech Republic
This small town in the northernmost part of the Czech Republic may be far off the tourist trail, but there are at least two very good reasons for a stopover: The wonderful baroque-era Basilica of Saints Lawrence and Zdislava and the nearby medieval Lemberk Castle. You can easily visit the town on a daytrip from…