Bucket List 196: Saint Vincent & The Grenadines!
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Country 91/196: Saint Vincent & The Grenadines. SVG is a compact Caribbean nation known for its laid-back charm, brightly painted houses, and lush green landscapes. The capital, Kingstown, offers a relaxed vibe alongside lively markets and historic buildings, including its uniquely styled cathedral blending Gothic and Romanesque designs. At the Botanical Gardens, visitors may glimpse the elusive, critically endangered Saint Vincent parrot—though spotting it involves considerable luck. Belmont Lookout provides impressive views over the fertile Mesopotamia Valley and the rare luxury of a cooling breeze. Be sure to stop for a beverage at Carib-Beans before departing.
The Road Travelled
Tales From Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
Quaint Vincent & The Nectarines
March 15th, 2025 Before European explorers inevitably blundered onto its shores, Saint Vincent went by the considerably catchier name "Youloumain," given by the indigenous Carib people. This perfectly good name was promptly discarded when Christopher Columbus—the hapless sailor and ruthless imperialist—arrived, confidently misidentified the islands as usual, and renamed them Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG hereafter, for…
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Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
Country: 91/196 Visited: Winter ’24/’25
