I am an American living in Dominica. You must live in Dominica to truly appreciate the Dominican people. You don't really know them until you live here. They are the most honest hard-working people you ever met. 😆😆😆
@@serious_nigga yes man people still don’t get this … apart from Saint Lucian that don’t welcome tourist with hypocrisy most of the Caribbean countries/lesser Antilles do. If you’re from America, Canada, UK or somewhere else in the Schengen area you’re always well welcomed. But Africa, Jamaica, Haiti or even Dominican Republic is another reality.
As a Resident of Roseau Dominica 🇩🇲 I’m glad that you enjoyed the experience and were open minded to the island and all it had to offer over your short time here 👏🏽
Do you know what the word Stockholm syndrome means sister they brought to the island in cargo slave ships like sardines her ancestors and stole the island from the kalinago and and named it Sunday in Latin are we Latin or Romans sister.
I recently spent a week in Dominica. Stayed at the Wanderlust Hotel (extremely small but with all the amenities) in Calibishi. Each day, we went on many adventures all over Dominica: hiking, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and more. Our excursions took us to several rain forests, woodlands, coastal hikes, and even a small, uninhabited island. Our incredible hosts shared much of the history of Dominica. Being in the small town of Calibishi, I had several opportunities to interact with the extremely friendly and welcoming residents.
I am a local living in Dominica and I just want to thank you for this video.. thank you for informing people about your trip here and im happy that it made a change in your life.. hope you will be back..
Bro how it’s your island the island was called tall is her body the Romans stole it and named it Sunday Latin for Dominica do you have Stockholm syndrome my brother.
We're doing the same cruise at the end of January. Like you, I didn't think much about Dominica - didn't really care. After watching this video, I am super excited about that port! Thank you so much for showing us your enlightening experience!
Thank you for your genuine outlook on our country. It’s amazing to hear people say such good things about our little island world down here and it brings me joy to be able to share it with others. Definitely come back again!🇩🇲🇩🇲
I have totally enjoyed your video and your honesty. I just love it. . When i went to the Dominican Republic my behavior was like that too, like i thought that i was better than them. When i started getting to know the people i realized how they life and love fearlessly. I realized the life i was living here in the states was unreal, fabricated, pretentious and emply. What those Dominicans had was extactly want i didn't have and wanted. I was forever changed. The 2nd day i was there i made friends which i still have to this day and that was in 2009. The people in Dominica are living a real and beautiful life, the way we should all live. As the saying goes, less is more. I really thing that this is the island i will be moving to hopefully very soon. Thanks for the video.
I visited Dominica eight years ago on a cruise, did an island tour went into the hills and met the locals. This was one of the island I enjoyed very green with lots of nature. I even went to their hot spring.
It’s makes me so happy hear you recall your experience on my home island. Dominica is the Caribbean’s best kept secret. The swim up to the waterfall in Titou Gorge is one of my favorite places as well. I have a ton of exploring Dominica videos on my channel I think you’ll enjoy.
My wife and I are an international couple looking to live outside of the US again. She is from Kenya and it's too far to be away from where we currently live for the occasional visits (although we would totally live in Rwanda or Kenya). Costa Rica seems to have it's own problems, and I met someone who is living in Dominica. I would love to know more about how someone who wants to live off the land regeneratively and in harmony with nature and local people would be received as a permanent resident of the island
@@TheVigilantStewards I am actually not currently living in Dominica. I was born and raised there and it will always be my home. With that being said Dominicans are very welcoming and I know a few people who made Dominica their forever home and live how you described. And they love it
I love seeing people travel to my home country 🇩🇲 moving to the usa as a child and growing up here, a lot of people def are conditioned to believe life is better in the us. But when u experience dominica, it has so much more to offer. Culture, clean food, air and water, nature, and lots of good energy. Glad you’re experience was a good one
Unfortunately world geography is not emphasized in American high-schools; but once Americans leave their bubble & venture to the Caribbean, Europe, South America & exceterA; your world view indeed changes. You realize there’s so much beauty in many many parts of the 🌎!!! Happy Travels; I am always looking to go somewhere 😃
So bring your parents, your sons and daughters, for a vacation in Dominica, and we'll assure when you return home, you'll say oh yes sir, that's a happy land. From one of our local songs. Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise.
I recognize you. Your native village starts with L. your elementary school was 1 mile away north. I'm in Cali but recognize you lol. Your maternal last name is M.
Hi,i'm from Dominican but lives in Canada i love my Country to the max,i just want to thank you for your beautiful comments and remarks about my Country which moved me a bit, hearing or telling the world about your experience on my country,,thank you so much..one Love..Blessings to you.
Thanks for letting the world know that gem nature at it best small island but compact life and adventure we the people of Dominca appreciate your kind compliments about our beautiful island you're welcome to come again beautiful video ❤ continue to enjoy your travels good luck on your endeavors
I appreciate that you really gave the island a chance and saw how truly amazing it really is! Great video! Also very happy you picked up on the use of natural resources!
I felt every word you spoke of while being in my lovely island Dominica and I saw the sincerity coming out right through your heart which makes me listen and watch you from start to finish and I'm feeling good.
As a Dominican and an American I appreciate that you gave the island a chance. Your video was very honest and I am glad you enjoyed it here. It really is a wonderful place to visit and live.
As a Dominican 🇩🇲 thanks very much for experiencing and sharing this amazing video of this blessed Nature Island 🏝. We appreciate your love, and thanks again for educating people out here about Dominica 🇩🇲 we are friendly, happy and appreciative of this Beautiful Island Dominica 🇩🇲
Is there much room for international expatriates who want to come live in harmony with nature and be of a regenerative benefit to the land and neighbors as well?
How are we blessed when our gdp is 7,560 a year u.s.d all our medical equipment is being tributaried/exported to the United States and all their nurses come to Sunday/Dominica for high education and they call us the N word behind close doors
I was born on this gorgeous island and migrated to the USVI in the last 3 or 4 years. Thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate that you gave Dominica a chance and was touched by the good things you said on my island. I giggled when you talked about the reactions of the passengers in the bus. *chuckles* that's how I feel when the bus drivers drive fast. However Dominican bus drivers are really good drivers, some of the best in the Caribbean, they really know the roads like the back of their hands, lol. Thanks for sharing this video with us and thanks for visiting, do return after the COVID, I plan on going back, to visit then later stay in Dominica for good. By the way, I always promote my island, because my heart belongs to this beautiful nation.😄👌💝❤
@@yawasap5110 yes. However I encourage them to visit my island, when they found out about it. And most of them did visit and enjoyed. I'm really proud to be from here.
Thank you for sharing such an insightful account of the island of Dominica. I have always shared your view of the islands and I am so pleased to have come across your review. Thank you for sharing. It is only a matter of time before the eyes of many others are open and the see Dominica for the paradise that it is.
Hi! Dominica has been on my list for some time! Definitely overlooked! You were able to do all this in one day!? What time did you start? I'm booked for next February
as a Dominican 🇩🇲 myself, i really enjoyed watching this video and wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and views of my island with the rest of the world! i second the wacky rollers recommendation as well! they’ve been doing this for a very long time and i know a couple members personally! i hope your experience the next time you visit is even better than the last! ✨
Why are you calling yourself SUNDAY are you a Roman Latin speaking person, your island? our prime minister don’t even run the island.why are we using the Queen’s money? Matthew 22 19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's
I'm happy that you could see the beauty of the lush nature island with its resilient,refreshing and uplifting people. I was born in Switzerland and Dominica became my home during 20 years where my children grew up and I'm always returning. Working in the Tourism industry, I made it my goal to let visitors see what you did :) Thanks for sharing this video
Just to point out Trafalga Falls is nowhere near the highest peak on Dominica. It’s the top of Mount Diablotins which is 4,747 feet. At that elevation the forest is elfin woodland not rainforest since it’s too cool for rainforest. There is so much to do on Dominica that one misses out by cramming as much as one can do in one day. Things such as Boiling Lake which is as it’s name says a lake that is boiling. There is only one other lake like this found on the entire planet and that is in Nee Zealand. It’s about an 8 hour hike to the lake that takes you through rainforests then an area called The Valley of desolation because volcanic activity has made the normal emerald landscape barren with sulphuric pools dotting the landscape so it kind of look like you are on an alien planet. We have lots of natural hot sulphur pools whose temperatures make it more ideal for you to bathe in. The Kalinago reserve which is also known as the Carib reserve where one can see first hand the culture and people of one of the first inhabitants of the Caribbean islands as Dominica and St Vincent are the only islands to still have large populations of the indigenous people living in the Caribbean. While the other volcanic islands in the Caribbean have only one volcano, Dominica has nine. None of them has erupted from as way back to the arrival of Columbus. We are also known as the best place in the Caribbean for whale watching with a 90 percent success rate as we have year round pods of sperm whales. I can go on and not even get to talk about the people and culture of this fascinating island
We owned a home above Castle Comfort for more than a dozen years. We had to rebuild after Maria. The path to Emerald Pool has been upgraded since our last day trip. So sad that the old Champagne site literally got blown away, we would go there nearly every day. The last time the new site was just being developed. But also glad to see it still thriving in a new way. Also glad to see Dominica recovering, the green is back. I miss the tree frogs!
I had a similar experience on my first trip to Costa Rica in 2010. I travelled most of the country solo on a 250 cc Honda motorcycle solo. I hardly knew any spanish but the people were amazing. What an eye opening experience that changed my views forever.
This is such an awesome video. Thank you for enlightening me on thus island which I call MINE. I love my country and I am happy you had a wonderful experience.
I’m just leaving this gorgeous island today… This is how I imagine the Garden of Eden.. Just beautiful and untouched my man.. Just mind blowing and breathtaking..❤️
Great video. And youuuu are freakn AMAZING!!!! I am thinking that I want to start sharing more of my travel adventures. And although I have watched a gazillion other UA-cam travel videos for insight and inspiration, your passion and presentation in this video becomes the prototype. Thank you. And safe travels.
Wow such a nice video! Yes we are going on a cruise in November 2024 and Dominica is one of the stops which is the reason why I’m looking through videos. Out of all the things you did on the tour which two were the highlights? I’m assuming the swim and falls? I’d like to do an excursion but can’t do 8 hours. Wacky Rollers also had an excursion of tubing down rapids which also looked liked a lot of fun.
Thank you for this. I hope others have the same experience as you. Arrogant people with bad attitudes and their vocal complaining can really sour a trip and it’s the main reason we don’t book cruises or resorts. We’re planning a weekend in Dominica next year! I want to go to the Boiling lake!!!!
The subtext here is race. Most white Americans are socialised into a way of thinking about Black people - especially Black Americans - that positions them as superior and Blacks as inferior. Many white people are happy to go along with that and act accordingly. Others may be indifferent and others challenge it. One way to challenge it is to live amongst those you have been led to feel superior to. The book ‘Black Like Me’ exposed this graphically where a white man ‘blacked up’ and lived with black people and as a result he was a changed man. I salute this video as the lady is honest about her old beliefs and how she felt ashamed thinking them. Well done CTC. I hope you gain a lot more clients as a result of your honest heartfelt reviews.
What have you and our people learn traveling in cargo slave ship 2 to 3 months crossing the Atlantic Ocean? and what did we learn working with chains in our necks working for her ancestors for free in our travels experiences?
I truly enjoyed seeing you video. I just visited fully after so many years. I went on a cruise years ago does nothing. We Americans can be very closed minded because bigger is better. I learned simplicity and natures beauty is essential. I met my family and now look forward to hopefully buying a home there in the near future.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am a first generation American of Dominican natives. I think many people have a view of island life, that’s less than optimal. However to actually experience it, you could could really discover the true beauty of the island and a better understanding of our way of life and culture, that makes this destination a memorable experience for visitors! #bestkeptecretyoujustheardof #bestwhalewatching
How can you be an American or Dominican at the same time? Do you even know where the word America comes from or the word Dominica comes from? So u are half an island and half a continent it’s 2022 don’t be ignorant
I enjoy watching videos. By the way, for those of you who live there or from there, what do you think is the best business idea that someone should start in Dominica? As an Entrepreneur, I would love to invest in Domica but l am not sure what service or product is in need down there? Also, is it easy to ship products into the Dominica from USA? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Good for you - just think how many people breeze thru the Caribbean thinking they’re better, smarter, richer - whatever; looking down their noses at the “poor” natives who’re there as a backdrop. We’re people we’re also pretty smart and not just wildings like in Game of Thrones. Ain’t that something 😳 Wild concept eh!
I used to live on Dominica. I left. It was terrible to earn a living there. Great for a visit as a tourist as I have done several times but on each visit I have not seen anything that makes me want to change my mind and return there as a resident. Only as a tourist.
I lived on the Nature Isle for 16 years. Actually, I would still be there if Hurricane Maria hadn’t destroyed my home and my rental cottages. I was in Belles at Zen Gardens, the heart ❤️ of the island. It truly is a magical place.
I laughed out loud beginning @2:21 of your video! I can only imagine the people reactions to driving on the streets of my island of Dominica 🇩🇲. I'm from Dominica 🇩🇲 living in California. Even I get scared when I used to ride the busses on our streets. But our island drivers they know how to maneuver this mountainous island streets. Okay I will continue listen.😀😃😄😁
I was there for 2 weeks da issa very beautiful natural island... I jus went to scotts head & trafalgar fall ... It was around carnival time we had a river limd in concorde the river is nice v/clear water... Ill be bk next year pg
I hope Dominica can resist the tide of popularity in expect to sweep over this beautiful place. As the word gets out about Dominica because of whale watching, natural beauty, and the wonderful people. 60 recently had a feature on their sperm whale preserve. Cruise ships are increasingly docking with thousands of guests. I know the Dominican people need to use all their resources to enhance the island’s standard of living. But after our very short cruise stop, I want to go back for a longer stay. I really want to explore this beautiful place. At the same time, I don’t want Dominica to change from the hidden gem that it is. It’s tourists like me whose first thought is generally of their comfort and convenience that are a curse and an asset. I hope it can somehow minimize the former and maximize the later. I can only hope.
I’m happy to see that you were able to look past your original opinion. A lot of the houses may look shabby to American standards however that is because more value is placed on the environmental impact. And of course just like any countries there are bigger houses and smaller houses. And yes the roads are a little nuts my grandfather describes it as if someone put a snake down on the map and let the snake make the roads
Then again ... my girlfriend and I went on a vacation to St Lucia and Dominica in the late 1980s. I picked out Dominica as the off-the-beaten-track island with more natural scenery than some of the other islands. We stayed at a resort for part of a week, and did go to the Emerald Pool. One day we drove our rental car into town to look around. As we walked down the street, we saw that many of the buildings were empty and had been for years. This was true Third World stuff. There was a local woman walking in front of us down the sidewalk in a dress and a big hat. She stopped, squatted over the gutter in the middle of the day and urinated. No, that's not what we went on a vacation to see. No, we weren't sheltered Americans, much less ignorant. But I don't want to see that on vacation any more than I want to see it at home. There is no moral requirement that Americans should 'understand' these things. And I wouldn't signal my virtue to pretend that I shouldn't be bothered by it.
I am an American living in Dominica. You must live in Dominica to truly appreciate the Dominican people. You don't really know them until you live here. They are the most honest hard-working people you ever met. 😆😆😆
Dude? Really? 😑😒🤦♂️
They are nice to you maybe because you’re American
@@kerwensjoseph2828 I won't doubt this a single bit
@@serious_nigga yes man people still don’t get this … apart from Saint Lucian that don’t welcome tourist with hypocrisy most of the Caribbean countries/lesser Antilles do. If you’re from America, Canada, UK or somewhere else in the Schengen area you’re always well welcomed. But Africa, Jamaica, Haiti or even Dominican Republic is another reality.
@@kerwensjoseph2828 that is sad bro😢 really sad
As a Resident of Roseau Dominica 🇩🇲 I’m glad that you enjoyed the experience and were open minded to the island and all it had to offer over your short time here 👏🏽
Thank you! I really loved it there!
Do you know what the word Stockholm syndrome means sister they brought to the island in cargo slave ships like sardines her ancestors and stole the island from the kalinago and and named it Sunday in Latin are we Latin or Romans sister.
I recently spent a week in Dominica. Stayed at the Wanderlust Hotel (extremely small but with all the amenities) in Calibishi. Each day, we went on many adventures all over Dominica: hiking, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and more. Our excursions took us to several rain forests, woodlands, coastal hikes, and even a small, uninhabited island. Our incredible hosts shared much of the history of Dominica. Being in the small town of Calibishi, I had several opportunities to interact with the extremely friendly and welcoming residents.
I am a local living in Dominica and I just want to thank you for this video.. thank you for informing people about your trip here and im happy that it made a change in your life.. hope you will be back..
Thank you! I hope to come back soon!
please I wanna visit,please give me your what's up contact
My beautiful country Dominica 🇩🇲. An unspoiled gem.
Thanks for sharing.
This was beautiful! This is where I was born and I always love it when people share wonderful stories of my island!
Thank you! It’s such an incredible place, I hope to go back soon :)
Bro how it’s your island the island was called tall is her body the Romans stole it and named it Sunday Latin for Dominica do you have Stockholm syndrome my brother.
We're doing the same cruise at the end of January. Like you, I didn't think much about Dominica - didn't really care. After watching this video, I am super excited about that port! Thank you so much for showing us your enlightening experience!
Thank you so much! Have a great time and safe travels!
Thank you for your genuine outlook on our country. It’s amazing to hear people say such good things about our little island world down here and it brings me joy to be able to share it with others. Definitely come back again!🇩🇲🇩🇲
I have totally enjoyed your video and your honesty. I just love it. . When i went to the Dominican Republic my behavior was like that too, like i thought that i was better than them. When i started getting to know the people i realized how they life and love fearlessly. I realized the life i was living here in the states was unreal, fabricated, pretentious and emply. What those Dominicans had was extactly want i didn't have and wanted. I was forever changed. The 2nd day i was there i made friends which i still have to this day and that was in 2009. The people in Dominica are living a real and beautiful life, the way we should all live. As the saying goes, less is more. I really thing that this is the island i will be moving to hopefully very soon. Thanks for the video.
I visited Dominica eight years ago on a cruise, did an island tour went into the hills and met the locals. This was one of the island I enjoyed very green with lots of nature. I even went to their hot spring.
It’s makes me so happy hear you recall your experience on my home island. Dominica is the Caribbean’s best kept secret. The swim up to the waterfall in Titou Gorge is one of my favorite places as well. I have a ton of exploring Dominica videos on my channel I think you’ll enjoy.
Thank you! I'll be sure to check your channel out!
My wife and I are an international couple looking to live outside of the US again. She is from Kenya and it's too far to be away from where we currently live for the occasional visits (although we would totally live in Rwanda or Kenya). Costa Rica seems to have it's own problems, and I met someone who is living in Dominica. I would love to know more about how someone who wants to live off the land regeneratively and in harmony with nature and local people would be received as a permanent resident of the island
@@TheVigilantStewards I am actually not currently living in Dominica. I was born and raised there and it will always be my home. With that being said Dominicans are very welcoming and I know a few people who made Dominica their forever home and live how you described. And they love it
@@DeesCurve Thanks for the feedback!
What about our experience cuting sugar cane from dusk to dawn being exploited by them and she to this day is Rippin the benefits?
Your honesty and frankness is refreshing and appreciated.
I love seeing people travel to my home country 🇩🇲 moving to the usa as a child and growing up here, a lot of people def are conditioned to believe life is better in the us. But when u experience dominica, it has so much more to offer. Culture, clean food, air and water, nature, and lots of good energy. Glad you’re experience was a good one
Unfortunately world geography is not emphasized in American high-schools; but once Americans leave their bubble & venture to the Caribbean, Europe, South America & exceterA; your world view indeed changes. You realize there’s so much beauty in many many parts of the 🌎!!! Happy Travels; I am always looking to go somewhere 😃
We are looking to leave the US for clean air , water, and a place to regeneratively grow healing vital foods
As a born Dominican It’s refreshing to hear your perspective on this beautiful island. I hope you return post COVID.
Thank you! I hope to come for longer sometime soon. What an incredible country!
How are you a born Sunday smh
So bring your parents, your sons and daughters, for a vacation in Dominica, and we'll assure when you return home, you'll say oh yes sir, that's a happy land. From one of our local songs. Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise.
Oh, I love that! It really is an incredible place.
As a Dominican national, I appreciate your honesty.
I recognize you. Your native village starts with L. your elementary school was 1 mile away north. I'm in Cali but recognize you lol. Your maternal last name is M.
Hi,i'm from Dominican but lives in Canada i love my Country to the max,i just want to thank you for your beautiful comments and remarks about my Country which moved me a bit, hearing or telling the world about your experience on my country,,thank you so much..one Love..Blessings to you.
Thank you so much! You are from such an incredible country!
Thanks for letting the world know that gem nature at it best small island but compact life and adventure we the people of Dominca appreciate your kind compliments about our beautiful island you're welcome to come again beautiful video ❤ continue to enjoy your travels good luck on your endeavors
I appreciate that you really gave the island a chance and saw how truly amazing it really is! Great video! Also very happy you picked up on the use of natural resources!
Thanks! I’ll be on the ship in a very few weeks. I can hardly wait!
Have a great trip and safe travels!
I felt every word you spoke of while being in my lovely island Dominica and I saw the sincerity coming out right through your heart which makes me listen and watch you from start to finish and I'm feeling good.
Remember what our ancestors the maroons went through with her Caucasian ancestors stop being docile
As a Dominican and an American I appreciate that you gave the island a chance. Your video was very honest and I am glad you enjoyed it here. It really is a wonderful place to visit and live.
You are such an amazing storyteller! I feel like I was there with you. Can't wait to see Dominica next month!
As a Dominican 🇩🇲 thanks very much for experiencing and sharing this amazing video of this blessed Nature Island 🏝. We appreciate your love, and thanks again for educating people out here about Dominica 🇩🇲 we are friendly, happy and appreciative of this Beautiful Island Dominica 🇩🇲
Your country and people are absolutely amazing! I’m so, so glad I got to experience both.
Is there much room for international expatriates who want to come live in harmony with nature and be of a regenerative benefit to the land and neighbors as well?
How are we blessed when our gdp is 7,560 a year u.s.d all our medical equipment is being tributaried/exported to the United States and all their nurses come to Sunday/Dominica for high education and they call us the N word behind close doors
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I was born on this gorgeous island and migrated to the USVI in the last 3 or 4 years. Thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate that you gave Dominica a chance and was touched by the good things you said on my island. I giggled when you talked about the reactions of the passengers in the bus. *chuckles* that's how I feel when the bus drivers drive fast. However Dominican bus drivers are really good drivers, some of the best in the Caribbean, they really know the roads like the back of their hands, lol. Thanks for sharing this video with us and thanks for visiting, do return after the COVID, I plan on going back, to visit then later stay in Dominica for good. By the way, I always promote my island, because my heart belongs to this beautiful nation.😄👌💝❤
Did the blacks there called you a down islander while living there like they called me?
@@yawasap5110 yes. However I encourage them to visit my island, when they found out about it. And most of them did visit and enjoyed. I'm really proud to be from here.
why dig you migrate there if dominica so great
what does the us Virgin Islands have that dominica doesnt have
This is the kind of review that will hopefully inspire others to follow in your footsteps and visit the beautiful nature isle.
I am very pleased with your review of my Island 🇩🇲 Dominica, I hope sometime in the future you can get to come back for a much longer experience. 🇩🇲
I hope so too! It really was my favorite place of the whole trip!
Nature Island changed my life!
I voted with my feet and left the USA for good. I relocated to Dominica. Best decision of my life!
Thank you for sharing such an insightful account of the island of Dominica. I have always shared your view of the islands and I am so pleased to have come across your review. Thank you for sharing. It is only a matter of time before the eyes of many others are open and the see Dominica for the paradise that it is.
Thank you so much for your comments and insight! I appreciate your feedback.
@@CraftedTravelCo You are most welcomed. I really appreciated the review as it was open-minded.
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Hi! Dominica has been on my list for some time! Definitely overlooked! You were able to do all this in one day!? What time did you start? I'm booked for next February
What a wonderful and exciting vacation experience! Your story made me feel "present" throughout.❤Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for your honest recall of a island that most don't even know exist. Dominica is truly a gem.
as a Dominican 🇩🇲 myself, i really enjoyed watching this video and wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and views of my island with the rest of the world! i second the wacky rollers recommendation as well! they’ve been doing this for a very long time and i know a couple members personally! i hope your experience the next time you visit is even better than the last! ✨
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to go back and spend more time.
Why are you calling yourself SUNDAY are you a Roman Latin speaking person, your island? our prime minister don’t even run the island.why are we using the Queen’s money?
Matthew 22
19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's
Thanks so very much for loving my country. We want you to come back and spend more time.
I hope to come back soon! What an incredible country!
I'm happy for your honesty and I'm so happy you enjoyed yourself.
Do come back again and thanks for your honesty and love for our country 💖
Thank you! It really was my favorite port of the whole trip!
I absolutely loved and appreciated your commentary. As a Dominican I ❤ this!
i live in Dominica and i appreciate your view of Dominica. One love!
This is a beautiful experience of Dominica. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
I'm happy that you could see the beauty of the lush nature island with its resilient,refreshing and uplifting people. I was born in Switzerland and Dominica became my home during 20 years where my children grew up and I'm always returning.
Working in the Tourism industry, I made it my goal to let visitors see what you did :) Thanks for sharing this video
Thank you! :)
wow thats fascinating
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Switzerland to dominica ,why ?
Just to point out Trafalga Falls is nowhere near the highest peak on Dominica. It’s the top of Mount Diablotins which is 4,747 feet. At that elevation the forest is elfin woodland not rainforest since it’s too cool for rainforest. There is so much to do on Dominica that one misses out by cramming as much as one can do in one day. Things such as Boiling Lake which is as it’s name says a lake that is boiling. There is only one other lake like this found on the entire planet and that is in Nee Zealand. It’s about an 8 hour hike to the lake that takes you through rainforests then an area called The Valley of desolation because volcanic activity has made the normal emerald landscape barren with sulphuric pools dotting the landscape so it kind of look like you are on an alien planet. We have lots of natural hot sulphur pools whose temperatures make it more ideal for you to bathe in. The Kalinago reserve which is also known as the Carib reserve where one can see first hand the culture and people of one of the first inhabitants of the Caribbean islands as Dominica and St Vincent are the only islands to still have large populations of the indigenous people living in the Caribbean. While the other volcanic islands in the Caribbean have only one volcano, Dominica has nine. None of them has erupted from as way back to the arrival of Columbus. We are also known as the best place in the Caribbean for whale watching with a 90 percent success rate as we have year round pods of sperm whales. I can go on and not even get to talk about the people and culture of this fascinating island
Happy to know that My Island Home changed Your POV. Hope to see you here another time 🙂
We owned a home above Castle Comfort for more than a dozen years. We had to rebuild after Maria. The path to Emerald Pool has been upgraded since our last day trip. So sad that the old Champagne site literally got blown away, we would go there nearly every day. The last time the new site was just being developed. But also glad to see it still thriving in a new way. Also glad to see Dominica recovering, the green is back. I miss the tree frogs!
Thank you for visiting. Thank you for your video. Please come again, with your friends and family; just so you can share the joy!
Thank you! I want to bring the whole family next time. Hopefully soon :)
I had a similar experience on my first trip to Costa Rica in 2010. I travelled most of the country solo on a 250 cc Honda motorcycle solo. I hardly knew any spanish but the people were amazing. What an eye opening experience that changed my views forever.
It’s wonderful to know that Dominica had such an impact on your world view, thanks for sharing our amazing island with the world, come back anytime
This is such an awesome video. Thank you for enlightening me on thus island which I call MINE. I love my country and I am happy you had a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much! It’s such an extraordinary country!
Thanks for the positive vibes about the place that made me. jah continuous blessings
I’m just leaving this gorgeous island today… This is how I imagine the Garden of Eden.. Just beautiful and untouched my man.. Just mind blowing and breathtaking..❤️
Thank you for enjoying my island.. there is still more to experience.. eg. The indian river and the natural hot spars... do come again!
I can’t wait to come back and see more!
Such a beautiful and honest review! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Great video. And youuuu are freakn AMAZING!!!! I am thinking that I want to start sharing more of my travel adventures. And although I have watched a gazillion other UA-cam travel videos for insight and inspiration, your passion and presentation in this video becomes the prototype. Thank you. And safe travels.
Amazing perspective on my home island Dominica 🇩🇲… thanks for sharing this… bless up!
I am a national of Dominica I am glad that you and all the other people enjoyed your self
It’s an incredible country! Hope to visit again soon.
Luuuuuurve Dominica! Stayed at Papillote Hotel a few years ago. I swear it's like heaven on earth!
Everything you said is So True!!! I love going to different and unique destinations! Everyone should step out the box at some point 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience of my island home. Dominica truly is a gem and will change your view on life.
Thanks for your honest appraisal of my island home and for sharing sceneries that I've never seen.
I'm glad that you enjoyed my beautiful island and thank you for having an open mind. 🇩🇲🇩🇲
Wow such a nice video! Yes we are going on a cruise in November 2024 and Dominica is one of the stops which is the reason why I’m looking through videos. Out of all the things you did on the tour which two were the highlights? I’m assuming the swim and falls? I’d like to do an excursion but can’t do 8 hours. Wacky Rollers also had an excursion of tubing down rapids which also looked liked a lot of fun.
Thank you for this. I hope others have the same experience as you. Arrogant people with bad attitudes and their vocal complaining can really sour a trip and it’s the main reason we don’t book cruises or resorts.
We’re planning a weekend in Dominica next year! I want to go to the Boiling lake!!!!
Thanks so much for your honesty about my beautiful island there is so much more to be enjoyed .You made me smile ♥️♥️
Isle of beauty ! Isle of Splendor ! ... So much to see and do on our lovely island...
My favorite island. Loved the people. So kind
The subtext here is race. Most white Americans are socialised into a way of thinking about Black people - especially Black Americans - that positions them as superior and Blacks as inferior. Many white people are happy to go along with that and act accordingly. Others may be indifferent and others challenge it. One way to challenge it is to live amongst those you have been led to feel superior to. The book ‘Black Like Me’ exposed this graphically where a white man ‘blacked up’ and lived with black people and as a result he was a changed man. I salute this video as the lady is honest about her old beliefs and how she felt ashamed thinking them. Well done CTC. I hope you gain a lot more clients as a result of your honest heartfelt reviews.
You nailed it! Well said
Wow that was so refreshing to hear almost came to tears and am from Dominica, continue to explore and enjoy.
Thank you for visiting my country of birth. Also, you are absolutely correct; traveling is about learning or having new experiences.
What have you and our people learn traveling in cargo slave ship 2 to 3 months crossing the Atlantic Ocean? and what did we learn working with chains in our necks working for her ancestors for free in our travels experiences?
@@yawasap5110yikes uncomfortable truths lol guess we learned how messed up people are 😡
One of the top 10 places on earth for sure .no wonder it's nicknamed the nature isle of the world
I from the beautiful country of Dominic living in the U S; great story happy you enjoy
I truly enjoyed seeing you video. I just visited fully after so many years. I went on a cruise years ago does nothing. We Americans can be very closed minded because bigger is better. I learned simplicity and natures beauty is essential. I met my family and now look forward to hopefully buying a home there in the near future.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am a first generation American of Dominican natives. I think many people have a view of island life, that’s less than optimal. However to actually experience it, you could could really discover the true beauty of the island and a better understanding of our way of life and culture, that makes this destination a memorable experience for visitors! #bestkeptecretyoujustheardof
#bestwhalewatching
How can you be an American or Dominican at the same time? Do you even know where the word America comes from or the word Dominica comes from? So u are half an island and half a continent it’s 2022 don’t be ignorant
Thank u so much for visiting my beautiful island . We hope that you will one day return.
This is so refreshing to see. I’m from 🇩🇲. Thank you
I enjoy watching videos. By the way, for those of you who live there or from there, what do you think is the best business idea that someone should start in Dominica? As an Entrepreneur, I would love to invest in Domica but l am not sure what service or product is in need down there? Also, is it easy to ship products into the Dominica from USA? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Thanks for visiting us come again 😁 the experience for visitors are very eventful
Thank you from a Dominican living in the US
Good for you - just think how many people breeze thru the Caribbean thinking they’re better, smarter, richer - whatever; looking down their noses at the “poor” natives who’re there as a backdrop. We’re people we’re also pretty smart and not just wildings like in Game of Thrones. Ain’t that something 😳 Wild concept eh!
Don't be so hard on yourself. Seemed like a great trip, thanks for the video.
I am so happy for you that you were able to see beyond the "veil"
I used to live on Dominica. I left. It was terrible to earn a living there. Great for a visit as a tourist as I have done several times but on each visit I have not seen anything that makes me want to change my mind and return there as a resident. Only as a tourist.
I lived on the Nature Isle for 16 years. Actually, I would still be there if Hurricane Maria hadn’t destroyed my home and my rental cottages. I was in Belles at Zen Gardens, the heart ❤️ of the island. It truly is a magical place.
I laughed out loud beginning @2:21 of your video! I can only imagine the people reactions to driving on the streets of my island of Dominica 🇩🇲. I'm from Dominica 🇩🇲 living in California. Even I get scared when I used to ride the busses on our streets. But our island drivers they know how to maneuver this mountainous island streets. Okay I will continue listen.😀😃😄😁
Hi there
I am taking the same cruise like you did.
Would you please mention the name of the excursions you took.
Thanks
I think she mentioned them in the video towards the end. Enjoy! Dominica 🇩🇲 living in California.
Cool vibes. I enjoyed your story. Welcome
Good review. Thanks for posting. I am very humbled lady! 🙂🙏👌
I was there for 2 weeks da issa very beautiful natural island... I jus went to scotts head & trafalgar fall ... It was around carnival time we had a river limd in concorde the river is nice v/clear water... Ill be bk next year pg
We try to do off the beaten path. It’s always an eye opener
You really can't experience Dominica in a few hours. Come back again for a longer time ☺️.
I agree! Hoping to come for longer soon!
Thank you for visiting my country. Please come back and see us. 👍🏽
What’s name of that cruise you took?
I hope Dominica can resist the tide of popularity in expect to sweep over this beautiful place. As the word gets out about Dominica because of whale watching, natural beauty, and the wonderful people. 60 recently had a feature on their sperm whale preserve. Cruise ships are increasingly docking with thousands of guests. I know the Dominican people need to use all their resources to enhance the island’s standard of living. But after our very short cruise stop, I want to go back for a longer stay. I really want to explore this beautiful place. At the same time, I don’t want Dominica to change from the hidden gem that it is. It’s tourists like me whose first thought is generally of their comfort and convenience that are a curse and an asset. I hope it can somehow minimize the former and maximize the later. I can only hope.
Glad you enjoyed
I’m happy to see that you were able to look past your original opinion. A lot of the houses may look shabby to American standards however that is because more value is placed on the environmental impact. And of course just like any countries there are bigger houses and smaller houses. And yes the roads are a little nuts my grandfather describes it as if someone put a snake down on the map and let the snake make the roads
Wonderful! Thank you so much! Now I have to go look for my tissues!!!
Waw! I am a Dominican. Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽💓💞
More people need to go vacation in Dominica
Then again ... my girlfriend and I went on a vacation to St Lucia and Dominica in the late 1980s. I picked out Dominica as the off-the-beaten-track island with more natural scenery than some of the other islands. We stayed at a resort for part of a week, and did go to the Emerald Pool. One day we drove our rental car into town to look around. As we walked down the street, we saw that many of the buildings were empty and had been for years. This was true Third World stuff. There was a local woman walking in front of us down the sidewalk in a dress and a big hat. She stopped, squatted over the gutter in the middle of the day and urinated. No, that's not what we went on a vacation to see. No, we weren't sheltered Americans, much less ignorant. But I don't want to see that on vacation any more than I want to see it at home. There is no moral requirement that Americans should 'understand' these things. And I wouldn't signal my virtue to pretend that I shouldn't be bothered by it.
Thanks so much for this video. Dominica 🇩🇲
Thanks so much for sharing. I will not exchange Dominica for anywhere else in the world.
Thanks for visiting my country
Bravo 👏 if we all speak truthfully what a world 🌎 we'll have. Good video