Lesser Antilles Travel Stories Articles

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #21: Fugitives – Martinique

There are two kinds of travellers, those who seek adventure and those who escape from home.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #22: Way Too Tropicalized – Martinique

Martinique is a slice of Europe in the Caribbean. Salaries are those of France and working conditions are good, making relationships with locals easier and longer lasting.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #23: Zouk – The neverending beat – Martinique

Carmen lists the four criteria you need to be able to enjoy the music and dance of Martinique. Without these, you may want to shoot the radio, or scream out loud.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #24: Pocospelos – Martinique

A stray puppy with not much hair has to endure a 15 hour flight to come home to Spain with Carmen.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #15: Calebasse Cafe – Martinique

Carmen has found a new job in a cool cafe, one of Martinique’s hot spots. She has a cool boss, a groovy house to live in and life is sweet again.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #14: Pardonne moi? – Martinique

Martinique is special, a piece of France lying in the Caribbean. Carmen is getting used to the way of life and is thankful she speaks French.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #12: Christmas Eve in St. Lucia – St. Lucia

An unusual, but unforgettable Christmas that included waveboarding, ocean swimming, Sandals Resort and a missing key.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #13: Push to Flush – St. Lucia

Working on a yacht is actually work. However, Carmen’s boss seemed to think he was doing her a favour. He wasn’t her boss for long.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #10: Dreams are just Dreams – St. Lucia

Carmen suggests that our dreams should have more concrete labels like “Ideas” or “Projects” if we want to make them real.

It’s OK to Travel with a Bathrobe #11: Friday Night Jump Out – St. Lucia

Carmen gives you the lowdown on where to spend your Friday nights on St. Lucia. Just watch out for dance partners that seem to have extra hands coming out from everywhere.