Stories to Inspire You

Capturing Carnival in monochrome

Carnival in the Caribbean is closely associated with music, dancing and color, and it's no different here in Dominica. Our bands are loud, the revelers party for several hours at a time and their c...

How to Design Your First Gallery Wall

I can imagine some readers seeing the headline and thinking: "But what is a gallery wall though??" That's a great question! A gallery wall is an art-lover's way of displaying their collections on o...

How to Choose the Right Frame for Your Wall Color

Two of the biggest steps for making your place finally feel like home: painting the walls and putting up art. I can’t help you paint your walls, but I can help you choose the best frame for your a...

You may not know this about V-Day!

This day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. But did you know these details about the annual celebration of love? A sample pr...

Dominica's protected areas [VIDEO]

There are a number of terrestrial national parks and reserves on the island. In fact, there are two reserves and three national parks. Below you'll find information on the national parks.  For you...

Freshwater Lake is Dominica's largest lake [VIDEO]

Background Freshwater Lake is the largest of Dominica’s four lakes and the source of Titou Gorge, Trafalgar Falls and Roseau River. It is easily reached via a paved road that veers uphill beyond t...

Jacko Falls, named after a maroon hero [VIDEO]

Background I found out about this site a few years ago and continue to visit there often. The water is cold, clean and always inviting. Hidden in plain sight, Jacko Falls is located right along th...

The tale of Scotts Head and drunken British troops [VIDEO]

Background Scotts Head is a small, vibrant fishing village on Dominica's south west coast. In fact, Scotts Head is the southernmost village on the island. It is well known for its panoramic views,...

Queen Mary 2 is NOT a cruise ship! [VIDEO]

Background RMS Queen Mary 2 is 1,132 feet long, has the capacity to accommodate 2,691 guests and 1,292 crew members, but she is not a cruise ship! The terms cruise ship and ocean liner are often u...