Where George Washington Slept
“George Washington slept here!” That’s the refrain among many Barbadians, now that the house where Washington lived for two months in...
A Break in Barbados
In days gone by, Barbados’s climate was one of the most famous in the world. People came visiting from England and America for...
Come on Down to the Caribbean!
Dear Malcolm This is the best time of the year in the Caribbean, remember? Well, how could you forget, stuck up there in the sleet and the...
Frankfurt: Europe’s Crossroads
They have Carnival in Europe too. Spectacularly, in Germany.In Germany? Land of efficiency, diligent workers, technology and the mighty...
Guyana Gold: A New Tourism
A toucan nibbling gently at my big toe was a new experience. I didn’t fancy his chances of swallowing it, but he seemed determined to...
Mustapha Matura: My London
I first discovered the West London area of Ladbroke Grove during the “swinging sixties”. At that time it was a vibrant...
Surf’s Up! The Caribbean’s Best Surfing
The search for the perfect wave has taken surfers all around the world. These days, plenty of them are packing their boards and heading for...
Saving Old Havana
“This is one of the renowndest and strongest places of all the West Indies . . . From hence is transported huge quantity of Tobacco ....
