Throwback Thursday: Bahamas Edition

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You all know that I love to travel and don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the basic touristy things… BUT one of my favorite things about traveling is actually being immersed in the culture.

In my very first blog post, I mentioned that I have numerous really good friends who live in the Bahamas… They're the perfect tour guides. Nassau is honestly one of my favorite places to visit. My friends call me an honorary Bahamian. LOL.

Here’s a throwback post to my last four trips to the Bahamas.

Summer 2014:

View from the plane// I always pick the window seat when flying to the Bahamas. The views are spectacular!

A conch snack fried dry from Bamboo Shack// My fave! I have about 3 every time I go! 

View of the pool at Albany Resort 

Eboni and I having a drink at Drifters at Da Fry before a night out

Crab and dough// Very different from the taste of Maryland crabs!

Eboni and I in front of the ship dock

Johnathan and I at Atlantis 

Shanny, Eboni, and I at Fat Tuesday Nassau// Delicious frozen daiquiris 

Sunday dinner at a friend's house// I was SO full afterwards! 

Stuffing my face with guinep// It's a fruit and I can't think of anything else to compare it to. You have to try it for yourself!

Watching the sunrise at the beach// It's literally right across the street from my friend's house!

Enjoying a morning walk on the beach

Another view from the plane

Summer 2015:

Enjoying a long island iced tea

Having sushi at Seafront Sushi on East Bay Street 

Strawberry and mango daiquiri from Twin Brothers

Shanny, Eboni, and I before a night out 

Watching a football game with friends 

Eboni and I at Cabbage Beach
Yet another gorgeous view from the plane 


Labor Day Weekend 2016:

My first time meeting my baby nephew, Jaidon!

Duane and I in downtown Nassau 

Having lunch on the water

Another view from lunch

Eboni and Jaidon// Baby's first time at the beach!

I think it's safe to say he enjoyed the water!

Sunday dinner at a friend's house (It's my tradition!)

Fresh conch salad at Da Fry// Made right in front of me!

Sunset on the beach

Golden 23rd Birthday/Christmas 2016: 

My passport is always ready to go!// My 23rd birthday present to myself :)

On the tiniest plane of all time

Duane and I outside of the Thomas Robinson Stadium

Tyrea and I volunteering at the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl// Old Dominion University vs. Eastern Michigan University

My birthday dinner!

Having dinner at Seafront Sushi 

My best friend surprised me with a cake!

And there's the best friend :)

Baby's first Christmas!// His crazy Auntie Manee got us all matching PJs! (I don't think he was amused. LOL)

My little elf on Christmas Day

Mommy and baby!

Christmas cookout? Yes please!

Beach in December? Yes x2!

As you can see, I'm a very simple gyal. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good time. My favorite things to do are going to the beach, drinking, catching up with friends, and eating good food! What else do you need? 

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