Barbados, by people who live here
Where to eat, where to swim, and what's worth your time.
Where to eat, where to swim, and what's worth your time.
Where to eat, where to swim, and what's worth your time.
Booking platforms hide the local taxes until checkout. We don't. Here is the exact math on what a Barbados hotel costs in 2026, and where to find real value.
2 October 2026 · 5 min read
Food & Drink11 September 2026
Can you imagine eating 1 lb of flour, potato, beef and chickpeas? Well, you can and it comes in the form of a roti from…
Travel Tips9 September 2026
A line-item breakdown of exactly what two people will spend on accommodation, food, and transport for a week in Barbado…
Adventure4 September 2026
Skip the packaged tours. Here is the honest, local guide to surfing the island, from renting a foamie at Freights Bay t…
Beaches3 September 2026
Expedia charges a premium for private beaches that don't legally exist in Barbados. Learn the law, find the hidden path…
Food & Drink20 August 2026
A cliffside bar in Martin's Bay serving sharp rum punches, fried macaroni pie balls, and unfiltered Atlantic views. The…
Beaches19 August 2026
Two coasts, two entirely different oceans. Where to swim, where to just look, and the one rule that surprises most firs…
Travel Tips18 August 2026
It is warm every month of the year. What actually changes is the price, the crowd, the sea — and whether there is seawe…
Travel Tips18 August 2026
Two things changed recently that most guides still get wrong: the visitor driving permit is gone, and Uber now operates…