Most Caribbean destinations are known for their beautiful white sand beaches, but Montserrat has mostly grey or black sand beaches due to the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruption. And while black sand beaches may not be the top choice for vacationers looking to lounge and sunbathe, they strike a beautiful contrast against the deep blue sea waters, and this adds a particular mystery and charm. Plus the variation in colors makes for beautiful imagery all Instagram worthy and so definitely one of the top things to do in Montserrat. Read More at Caribbean & Co.
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5 Reasons Why Montserrat Should Be On Your Caribbean Bucket List
Montserrat, also known as the Emerald Island in the Caribbean, is a destination that has so much to offer. The people are strong and proud after having endured an unexpected volcano eruption over Plymouth, the former capital. I had a great time witnessing the culture and experiencing life on this tiny gem that 5,000 people call home. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should visit Montserrat. Read more…
Let’s Get Gritty on the Black and Green
St Patrick’s Day celebrations and commemorations are an interesting heady mix. I’ve been co-editing a book about their consumption around the world from Tokyo to New York, Montserrat to London, and between Dublin with its paddywhakery and Belfast with its sectarianism of course (Skinner and Bryan 2015). – See more at: http://www.mnialive.com/articles/let-s-get-gritty-on-the-black-and-green#sthash.iFKCxPCX.dpuf
A Danish fiddler in Montserrat
On Thursday, 12 March, I was playing the violin in the streets of Fort-de-France, Martinique, when a stranger came up to me and said: “You’re playing Irish music? What are you doing here? You should be in Montserrat!” My first thought was “What’s Montserrat?” I went online to look up the island as fast as…
400+ Guadeloupans make a day of it in Montserrat
They came. With awe and wonder, our visitors took photos and videos as they arrived at Plymouth. They biked. The Guadeloupans came ready for adventure. They conquered our hilly terrain from Plymouth to Little Bay and back again! They discovered. At the Montserrat National Trust, they were given a historical tour through an exhibition of digitized photos of Old…
