Barbados

At the end of July I made the trip to Barbados to visit my roommate from college and one of my closest friends, Emily. The last time I was on a plane was about 5 years ago and just coming from NYC, so I had no idea what I was doing. It's a miracle I arrived there in one piece!

I was in Barbados for a week, and believe it or not, came back even more pale than I was prior to basking in the sun. (Shoutout to fake tans that fade gradually over a week!)

Getting close!

Pretending to be a hot shot on the beach the first day

Most amazing beaches and water

Lying in bed after I passed out on the booze cruise and had to leave!

A night out with my best!

A snapshot from the Go Pro

Beautiful

A picture that makes it look like I got a tan, don't be fooled!

Different beaches daily

An outdoor potluck birthday dinner

Sitting in the water, because sitting on the sand is so hot!

Checking out the locals, perhaps?

Catching a sunset before dinner

Palm tree pic snapped while driving

Rented snorkelling equipment from a guys trunk

Shipwreck

Nothing like it

A sea turtle

Very cool, but very creepy at the same time!

A Bajan snow cone, much sweeter than the ones I'm used to!

Inside a mall

Loving the beaches

Home, and ready for a shower

Covered in paint

Saying goodbye to Emily, and heading back to Canada

Overall it was a great trip, and if you are interested in exploring the Caribbean I highly recommend checking out Barbados. While I saw it from more of a local view than that of a tourist, here are the five things I would suggest making sure you do while on the island.

1. Snorkelling with the Sea Turtles.

2. Spend a day at Carlisle Bay, or any beach really!

3. Get a heritage tour, there are some beautiful buildings around the island with a lot of history.

4. Go to 'Harbour Lights' and get a taste of the nightlife.

5. Try some local cuisine, such as flying fish or macaroni pie.

I compiled all of my clips into a video on YouTube, check it out below!