The Index, as you’d imagine, highlights social well-being, but also sustainability.
Ready to go: Your UK passport
In all there are six main weights of indicators:
Sustainable Development Goals, Cost of Living, Level of Freedom, Happiness, Environmental Performance and Migrant Acceptance.
With The World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the Sustainable Development Report weighing in with their knowledge.
From the horse’s mouth
Destress: Around the world
‘We believe that a passport is not merely a document; it is a vessel of potential, a gateway to a life well-lived,’ says Patricia Casaburi, Managing Director for Global Citizen Solutions.
‘The Quality of Life index encourages users to explore the boundless possibilities that a passport can offer if you are looking to relocate.
‘But it is also a fantastic tool if you just want to plan your next travel destination.’
All of which is good to know as we plan our next trip this year. The Big Reveal… the passports to access.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
It was erected last November on Independence Square in Barbados ahead of Barbados breaking 396 years of British rule by becoming a Republic.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
I know where you live: Rihanna’s childhood house
It was erected last November on Independence Square in Barbados ahead of Barbados breaking 396 years of British rule by becoming a Republic.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
I know where you live: Rihanna’s childhood house
It was erected last November on Independence Square in Barbados ahead of Barbados breaking 396 years of British rule by becoming a Republic.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Yes, in the words of Crop Over Soca star Rupee… I don’t give a damn, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Who says so? Well, only de whole of Barbados who have commemorated me with a special inscription.
Yes, I’m in with de bricks with my name carved into the special Building of Barbados Wall.
I know where you live: Rihanna’s childhood house
It was erected last November on Independence Square in Barbados ahead of Barbados breaking 396 years of British rule by becoming a Republic.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Yes, in the words of Crop Over Soca star Rupee… I don’t give a damn, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Who says so? Well, only de whole of Barbados who have commemorated me with a special inscription.
Yes, I’m in with de bricks with my name carved into the special Building of Barbados Wall.
I know where you live: Rihanna’s childhood house
It was erected last November on Independence Square in Barbados ahead of Barbados breaking 396 years of British rule by becoming a Republic.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Yes, in the words of Crop Over Soca star Rupee… I don’t give a damn, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
Who says so? Well, only de whole of Barbados who have commemorated me with a special inscription.
Yes, I’m in with de bricks with my name carved into the special Building of Barbados Wall.
I know where you live: Rihanna’s childhood house
It was erected last November on Independence Square in Barbados ahead of Barbados breaking 396 years of British rule by becoming a Republic.
And it marks the influence of Bim families who have lived here.
De best indoor show
Pantastic: The steel pan band
For the rest of Bajan history then get on board Ronnie and Ingrid’s Footprints island coach tour.
I’ll dip in and out of Ronnie’s treasure trove of knowledge as I go but for now a few words on Harbour Lights.
Situated in Savannah on the south-west coast and overlooking beautiful Carlisle Bay, Harbour Lights only put on de best damn indoor show on de island.
Looking up for stilts dancers
Mick Jagger in Barbados
It’s good family cabaret fun with knockabout dance routines and nods to colonial history but celebrations too of links to the African motherland.
And then there’s the circus fun of fire eaters and dancers on stilts.
But the masses come for the dancing with the band putting on a set of Soca and modern bangers.
Which has young and old tearing it up on the beach stage.
Oh, and did I say there was an open bar for de rum drinkers.
Yes, there’s beer and other booze too to wash down the chicken, rice, fish too.
Band on the rum
High life: Stilts at the show
The singer in the band has donned a kilt for us and Jeana and her Scots group who will be entertaining us all at this weekend’s Barbados Celtic Festival.
While the steel pan band reimagine pop classics, it’ll give you the same tingle their drums do.
It’s not just Celts and Bajans here, though that is just about as perfect a mix as you could find anywhere in the world.
We also converted a major Bangladeshi travel blogger to our Celtic/Bajan band of revellers.
And how did I introduce myself to Mery… yes, I’m a Bajan Murtyman.
