Holding on to Heritage

Barbados is home to many bits and bobs; cutters, cou-cou, our pop star icon, Rihanna and the list goes on and on. Today I am here to share another little aspect (this time architectural) that is thought by many, to also be conceived here in Barbados. I have...

Sam Lord along with Sam Lord's Castle were {and still are} significant parts of Barbados. We are going to take you back into a bit of Barbadian history with this castle and its time on the island. Samuel Hall Lord was one of the most famous buccaneers on the...

Barbados has many lush trees and plants which can be seen all over the island, from the countryside to the "urban", hustle and bustle areas. Not only does the island have beautiful palm trees and coconut trees but there is one particular tree that we want to...

In notion of Independence month Loop Barbados has decided to compose a weekly post to celebrate the freedom of our island and all those individuals who made our liberty, pride and industry not only possible but also prominent.  

We decided to start this...

Located on the Southern point of Barbados is the oldest light-house on the island – South Point Light House. It was brought to Barbados in 1852, one year after being shown in London’s Great exhibition. With its red and white bands, this lighthouse can be...

Perched at the top of Cherry Tree Hill, an ancient Arawak Indian Passageway, is a 7 bedroom plantation House known as St. Nicholas Abbey. We have mentioned it before, however a couple weeks ago Melanie and myself were actually given the pleasure of receiving a...

Neatly nestled upon a hill overlooking the vast East coast is the stunning church known as St. John's Parish Church. Standing high amongst the old mahogany trees, this structure was...

With such a grand presence and stance, mahogany trees have been around and its timber exploited since the prehistoric times by the indigenous people of the Caribbean. The origin of the name of this spectacular tree is uncertain, however it is believed by many...