Go Hike a Volcano There are several hiking trails in Martinique of varying lengths and levels of difficulty. If you are an experienced hiker, then you probably will have your sites set on tackling Mount Pelee. The views are amazing, but you certainly will have to work for it. Go snorkeling or scuba diving The water in Martinique is a […]
Exploring New Orleans: The Whitney Plantation
During my recent trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, I wanted to get off Bourbon street and get a feel for the entire area. Ive always been one to explore the history of place, especially the African diaspora and its effect on the culture. In searching for things to do and people to see, I happened on the idea of a […]
Exploring Martinique: The Anse Cafard Slave Memorial
When I arrived in Martinique I found that the country does a great job of teaching visitors about its past, including is slave history. One of the sites at the top of my list to visit was the Anse Cafard Slave Memorial. This famed memorial by Laurent Valere was completed in 1998 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the the […]