I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
What happens when a city is built after a dream where angels trace its blueprint with threads of gold? You end up with a splendid city. So splendid, that Puebla’s original name when it was founded in 1531 was La Puebla de Los Angeles (City of Angels). Puebla means “a place where people settle”. And …
A stratovolcano resembling a giant ballerina tutu skirt crowned with thick clouds defines the landscape of this corner of the Caribbean, making grounds for several hiking trails on Nevis island. The flanks of the dormant volcano, covered in lush vegetation with thriving wildlife, offer hikes with different levels of difficulty to suit every taste, and …
As the boat approaches Charlestown, the capital of the island of Nevis, you get a glimpse of the landscape of the town. The quaint two-storey buildings with bright-painted wood and contrasting dark stones sleep under the eye of the imposing Nevis Peak. Charlestown is a small town you can explore on foot. Here you can …
You’re laying down on the sand happier than a tornado in a junkyard until you see a never ending line of buses with hordes of tourists from humongous cruise ships. Yes, they also have the right to have fun at the beach but you want them to have fun at another beach. Or…you can go …
You don’t have to stay glued to a chair to enjoy the scenery of Sint Maarten / Saint Martin if you don’t want to get your feet wet. While lounging on the paradisiac beaches of the island is the main attraction, you can see all that turquoise water and dramatic cliffs when exploring scenic trails. …
St. Martin (the French side of the island shared with Sint Maarten) and its beautiful beaches with silky sand and turquoise shades are inspiration material for vacation dreams. As much as I love the beaches in St Maarten, my favourite ones are on this side. Some are great for swimming, some are good for relaxing …
