Diving in Barbados: a day checking out wrecks, reefs and sea life!

**Trigger warning - this episode MIGHT make you feel hungry!** Now with 100% more REAL Bajan fish cakes! This episode is the launch of a series of food and drink themed episodes we're putting together in collaboration with the brilliant Hungry Barbados. With all the site visits to places like Hunte's Gardens and Mount Gay, Yvonne's been feeling a bit hungry, so this episode's very Bajan food themed! She started out by setting off on a food tour with Ezra Quintyne. As he mentions in the episode, you can contact him by emailing him. During this episode, Yvonne experienced some excellent foodie indulgence at Pappa Jacks, and tucked into some chicken and rum punch! Here are some useful links for you to check out, as featured in the episode: Cuz Cutters Mapps Rotisserie Chicken Carlton Bar and Grill Palm Terrace Restaurant at Fairmont Royal Pavilion  A Touch of Jazz Useful link NOT featured in the episode: Bajan superstar Rihanna's own cod fish cake recipe. If you'd like to "Life in Barbados" a review on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser we're always grateful! You can do that here: https://life-in-barbados.com/rate-and-review      Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram   Apple Podcasts listener? Great! Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the coming episodes!  Prefer Spotify? Ok! Here's where you can follow the show on that platform!

There's nothing like a walk around the gardens to get your head right...especially when the garden's on a Bajan paradise island.... Want to hear the full length conversation with Anthony Hunte? Scroll down for the link! Yvonne's been busy over the past few weeks. She's faced PCR testing and quarantine dramas.. but thankfully she's also enjoyed a bit more quality time with The Crane hotel. Thankfully, this episode should brighten your day. It's mostly about a trip to a beautiful graden. Hunte's Gardens to be precise. During the episode, you'll hear how Yvonne got to make a visit to the gardens, before sitting down with the man himself, Mr Anthony Hunte! So, did she enjoy her garden visit? Did she spot some wildlife? Did the kittens eventually settle down? These are all questions you will learn the answers to only by listening! ** Do you want to hear the full length chat with Anthony Hunte (it's such a cute conversation!) Of course you do! Click here, to hear it! **   If you'd like to "Life in Barbados" a review on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser we're always grateful! You can do that here: https://life-in-barbados.com/rate-and-review      Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram   Apple Podcasts listener? Great! Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the coming episodes!  Prefer Spotify? Ok! Here's where you can follow the show on that platform!    

Fore! We're talking all about golf in Barbados! What's been happening this week? Yvonne's been dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Elsa! Click here to watch the video she took of it. We begin with an update on the huge storm that plunged the caribbean into chaos during the past couple of weeks. This episode features an activity that should have been a few episodes earlier, but.... ash cloud! Yvonne takes a golf lesson at Apes Hill with the incredibly charismatic Sean Edey. No spoilers, but although she's not exactly an experienced golfer, she did a great job considering! Have a listen to hear how she got on. Yvonne also managed to sit down with Apes Hill's Kim Goddard to find out more about how the resort fits in with the golfing community of the Bajan island.   Here are some helpful links to things mentioned in the episode: https://www.apeshillclub.com/golf/   https://www.royalwestmoreland.com/   https://rockleygolfclub.com/   https://barbadosgolfclub.com/   https://www.sandylane.com/barbados-golf   https://www.instagram.com/seanctedey/?hl=en - Sean Edey - the golf pro Yvonne chatted to!   https://www.instagram.com/parabolicodyssey/?hl=en - Sean's new business - golf holiday! If you'd like to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser I'm always grateful! You can do that here: https://life-in-barbados.com/rate-and-review      Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram   Apple Podcasts listener? Great! Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the coming episodes!  Prefer Spotify? Ok! Here's where you can follow the show on that platform!

Are you Hungry Barbados? We have the vegan plant-based solutions for you right here. What's been happening this week? Yvonne's had a crazy weather week. Hear all about Hurricane Elsa! Also, some developments in terms of travel from the UK! She's been enjoying some live music, with Sonny Meraki and Jon Banfield which you'll hear on the podcast episode! This episode is the launch of a series of food and drink themed episodes we're putting together in collaboration with the brilliant Hungry Barbados. In this episode I explain more about who Hungry Barbados are as well as talk to some people who are very much involved in the vegan and plant-based offerings here on the paradise island. Eco Lodge A number of episodes ago I chatted with Kyle Taylor from Eco Lifestyle and Lodge about their boutique hotel with a focus on sustainability. I was desperate to try their food, and now I have! So, for this episode I spoke with Alisha Stoute, Executive Chef at ECO Lifestyle and Lodge! Yummy Mummies Do you remember back in a previous episode, I talked about a food delivery that I got from Yummy Mummies?  Well, I decided to catch up with Ann Marie Leach for this episode and we get into a chat about options for high quality plant based food, whether you're on a self-catering holiday or living on the island. I also run down a number of other options for vegan friendly dishes!   On insta? Here are some helpful links to accounts of things mentioned in the episode: Eco Life Lodge Hungry Barbados Yummy Mummies Cocktail Kitchen The Lion Share Cafe Green Lime Cafe Organic Earth Barbados Raw Juice Singita Wellness Agapey Chocolate Factory Coconut Baby Sonny Meraki   If you'd like to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser I'm always grateful! You can do that here: https://life-in-barbados.com/rate-and-review      Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram   Apple Podcasts listener? Great! Make sure you're ...

Barbados has some of the best diving opportunity in the world If you're a regular listener to Life in Barbados, you'll know that the paradise island is blessed with some quite magnificent ocean and sea life. One of my favourite things to do is diving, so I was grateful to be able to experience what the Bajans have to offer on that front.   It was World Ocean Day last week. I took advantage of a dive to get up close and person with some Lion Fish thanks to High Tide - https://www.divehightide.com/ I also joined my friends for some diving with Barbados Blue - https://www.divebarbadosblue.com The wonderful Kiera was really great with them, and trained them in a swimming pool first. She was really helpful and friendly, and talked them through some of the safety aspects like 'equalising' in a really clear way. Hear the full length chat with diving instructor Kiera. If you'd like to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser I'm always grateful! You can do that here: https://life-in-barbados.com/rate-and-review      Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the coming episodes! 

St Nicholas Abbey: Uncovering 350 years of Barbadian history I can't lie. This episode is a definite demonstration of the perks of hosting a popular podcast that's based in paradise. I mean, if waking up under the Bajan skies wasn't enough, this week, I'm actually visiting a rum distillery, and getting on a train. And not just any train. The train that takes you high above Barbados on Cherry Tree Hill. You'll also hear me touring with St Nicholas Abbey distillery owner Anna Warren and tasting rums with her son Simon. I also get to see the sugar cane plantation. It was a great peek into Barbados’ history and a very fun day out. Not to mention I got to see the humble beginnings of the island during my tour of the great house. And, no spoilers, but I might even have a Christmas Gift idea for you, thanks to a very particular piece of furniture that's mentioned towards the end of the episode. Scroll to the bottom of these notes to see it. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, then please do follow it and review it on your favourite app! I'm grateful for any words you'd like to leave for me on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser!  Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the coming episodes!  Here's the now famous "lazy boy"!

We've been on dry land in Barbados for long enough! It's time to take to the ocean. In this episode, Yvonne (Otherworld Travel - https://www.otherworldtravel.com) sets sail for the Bajan waters. You know you’ve achieved full holiday status when you’re sailing into the sunset with a glass of champagne in hand. There’s just something about being on a boat that sends you into total relaxation mode, unless you suffer from sea-sickness that is! If you do, I'd recommend taking a few ginger tablets before you set sail. This week, I’m crossing off one of my big bucket list activities. After sitting on my balcony watching beautiful yachts and sailing boats cruise by every afternoon, I though it was time to book a sunset cruise for myself. During this episode, you'll hear all about the Silver Moon Catamaran (https://silvermoonbarbados.com/) owned by Nick Park. You'll hear me experience the wonderful delights I managed to capture during this cruise. I saw turtles, a double rainbow which you can see via this link - (http://traffic.libsyn.com/lifeinbarbados/Double_Rainbow_video.mp4) and I spoke to Captain Luke, who steered us on the stunning Catamaran, and I had a conversation with the vessel's owner, Nicholas Parker. If you want to hear the full length conversation with him, you can do so here - http://traffic.libsyn.com/lifeinbarbados/Life_In_Barbados_Catamaran_Owner_bonus_audio.mp3 I really hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, then please do follow it and review it on your favourite app! I'm grateful for any words you'd like to leave for me on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher and Podchaser!  Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the coming episodes! I'm going to be taking part in two tastings!  Can't wait!

What's Barbados' best rum? Do you still follow the route of the beach walk you took with the Bajan warrior? Have you met many ex-pats since you've been on the Bajan paradise island? These are just a few of the questions that have surfaced since we asked you, the listener to "Life in Barbados" to email us with what's on your mind. Firstly, thank you so much for these. We love hearing from you. I wanted to take some time to reflect on my four months already spent here, and address the burning questions my loyal listeners have after listening to my sixteen episodes! No spoilers here, but once you've listened you might want to check out the below links which relate to the answers... Dorleys XO The Beach Walk episode The Welcome Stamp Taxi Drivers - did you catch the taxi tour episodes yet? Listen to those when you've finished this one! Seabreeze: Wedding accomodation   Coconut Court: For wedding guests For sushi  Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram      

It's National Heroes Day here in Barbados! In this episode, I'll be telling you more about that, as well as giving you an update on everything that's going on over here in terms of Covid restrictions. The drama with the ash cloud that we talked about a couple of episodes back seems to be easing (for now) thank the Lord! In this episode, we continue the Bajan taxi tour with Tyrone, and my friend, Ann, as I take in more of this beautiful paradise island. This time, we're covering the East coast. During this episode, we cover: National heroes day The ash cloud Bathsheba Round House Soup Bowl - check out the previous surfing episode for more on this! (And the bonus full length version is here) St John's Parish Church East Point Lighthouse Bottom Bay Sam Lord's Castle Next week, we'll be doing a special Q&A episode. Anything you want to ask me about Barbados, or this show, now is the opportunity to do so. Click the 'email Yvonne' button (4th one down) on this link. Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram  

Barbados is still under Covid restrictions, but at least the volcanic ash cloud isn't preventing me from getting outside anymore. This episode will start with an update on the cloud and how it's affecting things on the paradise island. I decided for this episode that I would take a Bajan taxi tour, and investigate some of the parishes. Animal flower cave Working sugar mill The sargassum seaweed That bench on that rock Tyrone, our friendly and informative Bajan taxi driver takes myself and my friend Ann, across the island. During this episode, we cover: Animal flower cave The working sugar mill  Cherry Tree Hill And, the random bench on a rock.... Follow the show on Podchaser Follow the show on Instagram