An Itinerary For Discovering Colonial Old Nassau
Today, The Bahamas is an intriguing mish-mash of cultures and histories: descendants of the freed African slaves who made it their home, the European colonists’, the Puritan Eleutheran adventurers and the American Loyalists. They were later joined by people from the world over, commonly Haiti, Canada, Jamaica, Greece, China and of course an ever-present U.S….
October 11, 2017
A Day In Nassau Designed For Pirate Lovers
From structural limestone walls, handcut passageways, and rusted old cannons protecting the harbour’s entrance, it’s difficult to enter downtown Nassau without noticing the influence of piracy. Nassau’s harbour was once riddled with lawless activity, during The Golden Age of Piracy between 1690-1720, and was renown as a pirate’s paradise, which attracted the greatest concentration of…
September 27, 2017
Where To Find Organic Foods & Eco-Friendly Home Products That Are Made In The Bahamas
These days, those in search of organic “made-in-the-Bahamas” products will find an eclectic mix of all-natural foods, home and body products that offer an authentic Bahamian experience for both locals and visitors alike. From Farmers’ markets to specialty artisan boutiques, we’ve put together a list of our top spots for getting your hands on organic food and eco-friendly home products…
August 23, 2017
Tru Bahamian Must Eats: Conch Salad
The explosion of citrus and hot pepper flavours along with freshly diced veggies and tasty white conch meat are what make every spoonful of this local delicacy delightful to both the eye and palate. Possibly the most quintessential dish of these islands, conch salad serves as both a reliable comfort food and a form of…
April 18, 2017
Nassau’s Best Budget Stays For The Spring Breaker
It’s spring break. And after months of cold, dark winter, we can totally understand why escaping to some place warm (The Bahamas) sounds like a good idea for the many guests we’ll welcome to our island over these next few weeks. We have to agree that March is an excellent time to travel and experience…
March 7, 2017
An Insider’s Guide To Festival RumBahamas 2017
Now is the time to begin channeling your inner scallywag in preparation for the Annual Festival RumBahamas taking place the weekend of February 24-26th, 2017. Spectacularly set against the historical backdrop of Fort Charlotte – once the fortress used to help defend Nassau Harbour from unwanted invaders- this highly anticipated weekend festival attracts discerning (and thirsty) aficionados from far…
February 20, 2017
Greek Fest: One Of Nassau’s Most Anticipated Cultural Events
Kicking off Nassau’s annual festival calendar is the event that we’ve been waiting for with considerable anticipation for two years! That’s right, it’s Greek Fest time again and we advise you to bring along a healthy appetite for art, culture, dance, and (most importantly of all) traditional Greek food and drink. Greek-Bahamian History Credit: Greek Festival…
February 15, 2017
Top 5 Boutique Hotels In Nassau with Lots of Island Charm
Graycliff Credit: Tru Bahamian Food Tours A restored mansion dating back to the 1740s, The Graycliff estate is a registered Nassau landmark and will transport you back to the Old World. Nestled atop historic West Hill Street and overlooking downtown Nassau, Graycliff is bordered by the prestigious Government House to the East, and Villa Doyle of the The National…
January 8, 2017
Tru Bahamian Must Eat: Boiled Fish
Following an early morning of fishing in the islands or an animated late night celebration, the go-to remedy for most here in The Bahamas, is a steaming bowl of Boiled Fish or simply ‘Boil’- as we often shorten it to. And don’t let the plain-sounding name fool you; this hearty dish is packed with flavour…
January 4, 2017
Happy Holiday Hunting! A Bahamian Gift Guide 2016
Although most people know The Bahamas for its stunning beaches and year long sunshine, it also has a hidden treasure trove of amazing and talented entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and craftsmen. Last year, we uncovered many Unique Bahamian Holiday Finds that we carefully curated for your island inspired celebrations, so we’ve done it again and are sharing our…
December 6, 2016
Tru Bahamian Must Eat: Peas and Dumpling Soup
With temperatures dropping to a sweater-worthy 75° here in The Bahamas, many a kitchen will begin to exude the aromas of cherished winter soups and stews to stave off chilly ocean breezes. For most of us though, it is Bahamian Peas and Dumpling the soup that is most sought after at this time of year due to…
November 30, 2016
Amazing Discoveries In Nassau’s Museums For Culture And History
During our Bites of Nassau Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour, you get a chance to take a peek into the history of The Bahamas, and it’s not too hard to picture what the city of Nassau must have looked like when the town has retained so many of its old buildings and landmarks. We know…
August 30, 2016