Showing posts with label traveling in the Caribbean. Show all posts
Showing posts with label traveling in the Caribbean. Show all posts

WW: Fort Frederick, St. George's, Grenada

Let's continue our journey to St. George's, Grenada, shall we?


Overlooking the amazing view of St. George's

I'm in love with this country as it has so much in common with my beloved Indonesia.

One thing for sure, we both are the world's largest producers of nutmeg.
This golden spice really spurs up the economy and give this lovely country its fame.
And probably, on a bleaker side, also bring colonialism.

So, on the following day after my endless meetings in this island of spice, we decided to browse around the city. We rent the local taxi from the hotel and I traveled around with my dearest friend, Rie Kadota. We had 2 forts with amazing view from the top, local market and museums. St. George's itself has 4 forts on every corner of the city. 

Here are some photos I took from Fort Frederick with its amazing vista and the surroundings. Hope you love it as much as I do!


Welcome to Fort Frederick

It took us about 40 minutes to drive up here. Not because it's far but because of the traffic along those narrow yet cute alleys and road in the city. As we had stopped at the local market before heading here, we managed to eat fresh mangoes along the way. Super yuuum!


clear blue sky!
Fort Frederick is such a lovely place.
You can read a glimpse of its interesting history on the photo below.



Here are more photos from the surroundings of the fort.
I love the fresh yellow frangipani (that's the name of this type of flower, right?), the clear blue sky, fresh breeze, and relatively well-maintained architectures.

Don't 

Perfect spot for a photo shoot :)

St. George's, Grenada
the vast ocean in front of you..


Uniquely, this fort is not facing the sea but rather backwards.
The fort is facing the city, as the British had traumatic experience of being attacked by the French from inland, instead of the ocean. That's the reason why the canons are also facing the city.







And here's happy me posing on Fort Frederick, wearing my favorite t-shirt saying: I swear I'm a blogger :)





St. George's, Grenada


Meanwhile, have you managed to check out my video o YouTube about my trip to Grenada?

Here's a little sneak peak of what you can do in St. George's in a day.



Feel free to see the previous video on Grenada as well, particularly about the lovely Grand Anse Beach and the famous Catamaran sail we can also do in St. George's, Grenada.



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WW: St. George’s, the Capital City of Grenada




I know it’s a #throwback edition of my visit to Grenada, the Island of Spice as I made my journey there in 2017. 
But as I was just finishing the video of my little adventure down here (better late than never) brings me all those good memories back. And I have to say, St. George’s, the capital city of Grenada, has a lot to offer.

I stayed in Grenada for 4 days and most of them were filled with endless meetings.
Nevertheless, Grenada has been a wonderful host and we really got a chance to actually see the city.


had so much fun diving in Grenada..
So besides diving and Catamaran sail, I did visit Fort Frederick, the historical site of the country as well as the best spot to see the city from above.
Not to mention a little stroll we had in the local market.
As I have probably mentioned before, Indonesia and Grenada are closely related, as we both


The local choco from Grenada

Mini me and I way back then..
I was there for a UN meetings and in between, we managed to see the beauty of the lovely state in the West Indies of the Caribbean.
I was lucky to stay at the Radisson Hotel right by the Grand Anse Beach.
The hotel is lovely and I had the full view on sunset on the beach.  




Let's explore the beach..



Down town at the city, we strolled around the market and bought some souvenirs.
We went up hill to see the bird eyes' view of the St. George's.
I love it!


right in the middle of the city

The rainbow..

Here are some photos I took along the way.
Most of them were taken around Grand Anse beach, the famous white-sandy beach in the country, as well as downtown.


Getting ready for our diving trip

Let's sail..

Care for some souvenirs

Yummy salad..

Let's relax..

The Radisson Grenada Hotel

the rainbow over the St. George's


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5 Cool Things to Do in St. George’s, Grenada

Welcome to St. Goerge’s, Grenada
Visiting Grenada for your next holiday?
Sounds like a great plan!

This has been a long overdue post since I visited beautiful Greanda in May 2018. So before long, I know I should share more stories about this lovely country situated in the Caribbean. 

Happy me joining catamaran sail in St. George’s ♥️♥️
Blessed with amazing weather and long lines of white sandy beaches, lush jungle and waterfalls, mountains and more incredible natural landscape, Grenada has long been known as the Spice Island. 

Grenada is indeed one of the world’s major sources for spices, like nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, as well as cocoa.  Interestingly, Grenada originally has its nutmeg from my country, Indonesia is the world’s top producer of nutmeg and Grenada is number two. I guess it all happened during the colonial period, where Grenada was colonized by English. Indonesia was colonized by Dutch for more than 300 years but we had the presence of English for a brief period of time.

My morning stroll at Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
Grenada is composed of three large islands,- Grenada, Cartiacou, and Petite Martinique, with the additional tinier island along the Caribbean or the West Indies. I was privileged to get a chance to visit St. George’s, the capital city of Grenada, as we are invited to the Regional Seminar of the UN Special Committee for Decolonization. My dearest friend, Narissa, from the Permanent Mission of Grenada in New York, had ensure me that we would definitely have great time in her beautiful hometown. And I couldn’t agree more!

I stayed in Radisson hotel at Grand Anse Beach and it was great!
Four days and five nights, we attended the meetings and enjoyed what St. George’s Grenada can offer.

Here are 5 cool things to do in St. George’s Grenada

Enjoying Grand Anse Beach


Grand Anse Beach Grenada

Coming to Grenada and you don’t get a chance to enjoy the world-famous Grand Anse Beach? You gotta go back then :). Grand Anse beach has long been famous for its powdery white sand and turquoise water. Perfect beach weather all year long is a bonus!

Again I was so lucky as my room in Radisson was facing the beach and every morning, I swam and jogged along the beach! So enjoyable!

Diving and Snorkeling

My favorite activities here in Grenada!
On my first morning in Grenada, I signed up directly for a diving trip with Nature Spirit Grenada, the dive center located in my hotel, Radisson Grenada Resort Hotel.
I went to two spots, one is a ship wreck and the other one is packed with coral reef.
I recorded our 25-meeter deep ship wreck diving but I haven’t put it in my YouTube channel. i will.. hopefully soon

Thank you to our host country, the participants of the Seminar also got a chance to enjoy the Catamaran sailing. It is indeed a great experience!

Trying the Local Cuisine

Caribbean food is numero uno!
I just love them all, particularly the fresh seafood and their famous super duper hot chilli!
And for sure the nutmeg and all products using it are must try!
I dis try the nutmeg jelly, spread, bread, chocolate and nutmeg ice cream as well!
There is one soup I tried and loved but unfortunately I forget the name! dang.. I should have noted it down!

Don’t forget to try the chocolate as well! It’s delicious.
If you drink alcohol, Grenada’s rum is hard to beat!

I literally try everything :)

Exploring the historical sites

There are many historical fortresses and building here in this beautiful city.
I went to Fort George and Fort Frederick and the view from above is absolutely stunning!
It is a very interesting mix of French and British occupation and for sure the stories about colonialism is always sad and bitter for the local people.
But the remnants of those dark eras are a great reminder for us all

Shopping in the Local Market

Let's shop!
I came here in the morning and loved it so much!
Such a vibrant ambience and I bought a lot of mangoes!
They are super duper sweet and yummy!
I also got my nutmeg supplies here and met many friendly locals.
The mangoes are super! 

For sure there are so many other interesting things you can do in Grenada. These are some suggestions to start with.

I really wish I can stay longer to explore the other side of Grenada or indeed coming back to this beautiful country. Now that I have new best friends there, I feel like coming back here again.

Luxury Travel for Youth – Exploring the World in Style Before Hitting 30

Luxury Travel for Youth – Exploring the World in Style Before Hitting 30 

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We all like to get away every now and then, especially when that getaway includes 5-star resorts, wild nights at clubs, high-class restaurants and more. And now, when you are a student, is a perfect time for you to experience all that. Not only will you have the time of your life, you will also probably meet a celebrity or two, and overall enjoy every day to the fullest. So without further ado, here are the best spots you should consider visiting. 

Bali, Indonesia 

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Bali also carries the name “Island of the Gods” and has literally everything to offer to its tourists. There are hills, mountains, sandy coastlines, and many other attractions that simply lure rich and famous people who want to escape all that limelight for a while. It is a perfect mixture of beauty and relaxation, and offers more than meets the eye. 

If you are adventurous, you can hike through forested volcanic mountains, and if you are into the nightlife, prepare to be wowed by its countless resort towns where Hollywood celebrities come to enjoy themselves. As for culture lovers, this is the best place to learn and enjoy more unique cultural values.


Batur Lake, Bali, Indonesia

The most popular resorts for those who enjoy coral reefs and scenic beaches are Nusa Dua and Sanur. 


St. Barts, Caribbean 



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This is the place where you are most likely to find billionaires vacationing. 
It was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, and named after his brother Bartolomeo. St. Barts was mainly influenced by the French, and has a legal status as a French overseas department. 

However, it was when David Rockefeller bought a holiday home there in 1957 that this island turned into a prestigious holiday location, and currently, it is the undisputed playground for the rich and famous. 

The beaches of St. Barts are considered the most beautiful in the world, and its nightspots are definitely places where you want to be seen. 


Brisbane, Australia 

As the capital of Queensland, Brisbane is probably the most interesting city in the Land Down Under. It is a paradise for art lovers since it is the home of the Gallery of Modern Art which is the best art museum in the entire country. Besides that, Brisbane has one of the most vibrant city lives in Australia – you will never be bored, there is always something to do. Oh, and don’t even get me started on its wealth of nature and wildlife, as well as its unrivaled music scene (Brisbane has been named as one of the top five music hot spots by Billboard Magazine). There are more pubs, bars and clubs there than anywhere in the world. Plus, you can find quite luxurious student accommodation in Brisbane where you can stay and enjoy this city carefree. 

Ibiza, Spain 


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Besides being one of the most idyllic places for a vacation, soon, Ibiza is going to become one of the most expensive spots as well. It is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and is one of 50 Balearic Islands. Its antiquity has been influenced by many ancient cultures from the Romans all the way to the Greeks, which makes it incredibly interesting and popular. When it comes to the size, it is nearly 10 times larger than Manhattan. Another interesting thing about this island is its music scene, as well as movies made there. There is a world-known hotel Ushuaia on the beach called Playa d’en Bossa which is known for the best parties in the whole wide world, and all this makes Ibiza a place worth splurging on. 

So? Which of these caught your eye the most? 
Will you visit it? 
And do you have some more interesting destinations you would like to share with us? Let me know in the comment section below.

WW: Welcome to Cuba

Welcome to Havana, Cuba!
I finally made it to Havana, Cuba and really enjoyed our 4-day-3-night visit to this wonderful country known as the Key of the Gulf.
Love it!

Here are some of the photos I took on our first days in Cuba.










Will surely get back with more stories and photos!

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