Portsmouth is Dominica’s second-biggest city after the capital Roseau, but with about 3000 inhabitants that’s not saying a lot. To us, the place felt like a slightly bigger village and to be honest that was a large part of its appeal. The town centre itself felt a bit nondescript, but two amazing sights on the…
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DominicaHampstead Beach and Other Things to See in Calibishie, Dominica
Calibishie is a cute little village on Dominica’s northern coast, which makes for a good stop if you’re traveling between Portsmouth and the Kalinago Territory. There are loads of beautiful beaches in the area, but we also liked the photogenic Red Rocks and the atmospheric ruins of the old Hampstead Estate sugar mill. Here’s everything…
DominicaThe Coolest Things to Do in the Beautiful Kalinago Territory, Dominica
A small section of Dominica’s northeastern part is administrated by the Kalinago, who’ve populated the Lesser Antilles since at least the 13th century. It’s one of my favourite parts of the island, as it gave me the chance to learn more about Dominica’s pre-colonial history. I especially liked the fascinating open air museum where I…
DominicaThe 5 Most Beautiful Beaches in Dominica
Apart from some impressive natural oddities, beautiful waterfalls and pretty mountain lakes, Dominica also had some of the loveliest dark sand beaches I’ve ever come across. Almost none of them had any kind of tourist development, but that fact honestly only increased their appeal for me. Here are my picks for the 5 most beautiful…
DominicaHiking to Victoria Falls on Dominica – What You Need to Know
Victoria Falls is one of Dominica’s most impressive waterfalls, and I found the journey to reach it just as cool as the destination. Unlike some of the island’s more accessible falls, getting to Victoria Falls requires an adventurous hike right through the White River, but that also means fewer visitors and a more untouched feel….
DominicaThe Secret Beach and Other Cool Things to See Around Rosalie, Dominica
In my opinion, Dominica’s stormy southeastern coast has some of the island’s nicest beaches and a couple of its most impressive waterfalls. Apart from that, there are a few great lodges in beautiful surroundings, which make for a great base for a couple of days. Some of my favourite spots in the area are the…
DominicaWhat to Know About Hiking to Wavine Cyrique Waterfall, Dominica
I’m calling it: Wavine Cyrique is my favourite waterfall on Dominica – and that means some tough competition. Why would I pick this one above taller and arguably more impressive cascades like Middleham Falls or Victoria Falls? Well, in this case, location is key: Wavine Cyrique falls freely down a sheer cliff into the waves…
DominicaWhat to Know About Visiting Dominica’s Emerald Pool and Other Cool Spots in the Area
The area surrounding the Emerald Pool was one of our favourite regions in Dominica. The beautiful pool itself is rightfully one of Dominica’s most famous sights, but once you leave it behind, it’s super easy to step off the modest tourist trail, as well. For instance, we didn’t meet any other travelers at the other…
DominicaHiking to Jacko Steps – A Poignant Reminder of Dominica’s Colonial Past
Like many Caribbean islands, Dominica has a grim history of slavery, but while many of the traces of this dark period document people’s systemic exploitation by colonial forces, Jacko Steps serves as a reminder that there also were resistance movements to the oppression. The area near Pont Cassé used to be home to a camp…
DominicaThe 5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Dominica
Dominica really turned out to be one of our favourite outdoor destinations – apart from stretches of beautiful jungle, serene mountain lakes and wide empty beaches, we came across an incredible amount of amazing waterfalls on the island. It is said that there are 365 big and small rivers on Dominica – one for every…