Bucket List 196: Guadeloupe!
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Country 51/196: France – Guadeloupe. As islands go, this one is an intriguing sort of place—France, but hotter. It’s a full-fledged French department, meaning it’s governed just like Paris, though with considerably fewer Parisians (a notable improvement). The island’s interior is lushly volcanic, full of thick jungles, hidden waterfalls, and winding mountain roads. Its best-known town, at least among Brits, is Deshaies, a quiet fishing village transformed into the picturesque murder capital of the Caribbean by the BBC’s Death in Paradise. Here, bars serve rum punches potent enough to clear sinuses and street corners are invariably occupied by lethargic dogs napping contentedly in the sunshine. It’s delightfully charming and just about as laid-back as France gets.
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Tales From Guadeloupe
¡Happy Birthday Guadeloupe!
March 28th, 2025 Another day, another island—although, unusually for this trip, one still firmly tethered to Europe. Unlike many British Overseas Territories, which enjoy a comfortable distance from Westminster and significant autonomy, Guadeloupe is an official department of France, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Paris, Rhône, and Hauts-de-Seine. It spends euros, participates enthusiastically in French parliamentary elections, and even enjoys…
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Guadeloupe
Country: 51/196 Visited: Winter ’24/’25
