Not Central America, but close. This picture was actually taken just outside of the center of Roseau, the capital of Dominica, when I was visiting the Caribbean island during Christmas 2006; a holiday season full of steel drums, reggae music and fried plantain. Much less developed for tourists, Dominica is one of the Caribbean islands that doesn’t boast flocks of foreigners lounging on sandy beaches, cocktails in hand. Instead it’s referred to as the Nature Island and high on the list of hikers, scuba divers and other outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.
Where on Earth? Week 46
A downhill street on with a typical Sunday sunset in the background. Where could it be? There should be one hint in the photo if you look really closely. And here’s another one: you will find no snow here in the winter.
Post your guess in the comments below and wait for Friday when the real location is revealed.
Where on Earth? Week 45
This place is pretty difficult to get to. It is just outside a small town that is getting more and more popular with backpackers. The hiking opportunities are great. Leave your guesses in the comments, and we’ll be back on Friday with the right answer!
Where on Earth? Week 44 – Montañita, Ecuador
This week’s Where on Earth is Montañita, Ecuador, a small tourist-filled town on the coast of Ecuador. If you’re heading to Ecuador and want to learn to surf on the cheap, this is the place to do it. Boards can be rented for about $5 a day and lessons are cheap as well. You’ll find plenty of other backpackers to hook up with here (in just about every sense of that phrase) if that’s what you’re looking for. Be careful visiting, however, as you might never want to leave.
Congrats to all those who knew the answer, and to those who didn’t, hang in there. Things’ll pick up.
Where on Earth? Week 44
This is the main drag in one laid-back, backpacker-friendly town. Closed-toed shoes are considered dressy, ten-dollar lobster is on the menu everywhere, and the ocean is just a stone’s throw away. Think you know where this is? Leave your guess in the comments. Come back Friday for the answer.