Morne Trois Pitons National Park was hands down our favourite place on Dominica. It’s home to the most spectacular natural attractions on an island full of natural attractions. Among them are the spectacular Boiling Lake and Valley of Desolation, the pretty Freshwater and Boeri Lakes, as well as some amazing Waterfalls and mountain peaks. The…
Visiting the Caribbean Carnival in Dominica – What You Need to Know
Last updated in August 2024 It’s hard to imagine a better celebration than a Caribbean Carnival. As they usually draw from a complex mixture of differing influences – from African and European traditions to indigenous customs – they are fascinating from a cultural viewpoint; but more importantly they are incredibly entertaining parties. Dominica’s Carnival, also…
What You Need to Know About Hiking Part of Dominica’s Waitukubuli Trail from Scott’s Head to Soufrière
Apart from the Hike to Boiling Lake, the Waitukubuli Trail probably is Dominica’s best-known hiking-trail. Named after the Kalinago term for Dominica, it traverses the entire island and, being divided into 14 segments, takes two weeks to complete in its entirety. Given Dominica’s general beauty, I can only imagine that hiking the complete trail is…
5 Amazing Things to Do in Roseau, Dominica’s Colourful Capital
Most people are likely drawn to Dominica for its natural delights rather than its urban attractions, but in my opinion it’s worth spending at least a couple of hours in quaint and colourful Roseau before venturing into the heart of the island. With a few pretty examples of historical architecture, some beautiful Botanical Gardens and…
The Perfect One-Week Dominica Itinerary
Fully updated in November 2024 If I had to pick a must-see place among all the Caribbean destinations I’ve visited so far, it would be Dominica. Beautiful black sand beaches, impressive waterfalls, great hiking opportunities, unusual natural attractions and a fascinating traditional culture all combined to make this my favourite island in the Lesser Antilles….
Backpacking Dominica on a Budget – The Ultimate Guide
Compared to the majority of Caribbean islands, we found Dominica to be a much more budget-friendly destination. Still, as always, that heavily depends on your style of travel. Stefanie and I backpacked around the country and managed to find plenty of ways to cut our costs. If you, too, have to pinch your pennies, check out…
How to Get to Dominica by Boat from Guadeloupe and Martinique – A Short Guide
As big fans of slow travel, Stefanie and I decided to use boats instead of interisland flights while exploring the Small Antilles for several reasons: Not only could we reduce our carbon footprint and save some money, but it also turned out to be a very scenic way to approach the islands. The beautiful island…
The Ultimate Dominica Travel Guide – What to Know About Visiting the Caribbean’s Undiscovered Gem
Fully updated in November 2023 Dominica is a beautiful island country in the Caribbean, situated right in the middle between the much more popular holiday-islands of Guadeloupe to the North and Martinique to the South. Yet, despite this location, we only met a few other travelers while exploring the island. The reason might be that…