Bucket List 196: Antigua & Barbuda!

The Road Travelled · Tales From Antigua & Barbuda · Photos

Country 94/196: Antigua & Barbuda. Offering a compelling mix of Caribbean culture, colonial history, and laid-back island life, the nation of Antigua and Barbuda is always a popular stop on cruise ship itineraries. St. John’s, the capital, features colourful colonial architecture, historical landmarks like its iconic cathedral, and museums that chronicle the islands’ complex journey to independence. The harbour, once bustling with sugar exports, now caters to tourists drawn by Antigua’s rum-making heritage, which is best sampled through interactive experiences like local rum punch classes—Quin Farara runs a fantastic one while selling large bottles from as little as $10. Bless up!

The Road Travelled

Tales From Antigua & Barbuda

Rum and Rum-er

May 3rd, 2025 Jack Noah Rees

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We arrived in Antigua in a state best described as “recently embalmed,” courtesy of the cruise ship's rather ridiculous all-you-can-drink policy. There was a hopeful yet thoroughly unrealistic belief between us that the fresh Caribbean breeze might magically erase last night's liquid excesses. But with a rum punch class looming ominously on our itinerary, redemption…

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