Grand Case Old and new, heritage comes in layers. Is it conflict or coexistence, vandalism or expression? It’s probably too simplistic to even ask the question in a way that implies only one answer is right. In Grand Case, old and new are side by side and stacked upon each other. (Submission by contest organizer …
Marigot Market The Market Place in Marigot is always full of colors and sounds, also full of People looking for fresh fish, vegetables, fruits and also clothing and spices. I remember a time where vendors were on the ground, with just a tablecloth as a “table”. I miss those times too.
Grand Case In Grand Case, the sun only sets over the water in the summer. It’s a time of year I love because the town gets so quiet. Hosting tourists from around the world makes Grand Case vibrant and interesting, but there’s also something special about the off-season when everyone gets the chance to take …
Continuing our look at regionally-endemic birds of the island, the Bird Watch SXM column in today’s Weekender features the Green-throated Carib, one of our hummingbirds.
2015 Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition (Pour la traduction française, cliquez sur “Read more…” et faire défiler vers le bas.) CONTEST EXTENSION: PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 30TH The Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition is an opportunity to showcase St. Martin/St. Maarten’s unique natural, cultural and historic heritage. The theme of this year’s contest …
Grand Case The Tuesday night Mardis de Grand Case street fairs capture the essence of Grand Case. Equally full of locals and tourists, these fairs showcase a town that managed to open itself to the world while retaining its essential character. This couldn’t happen anywhere but the narrow Boulevard de Grand Case, still lined with …
Grand Case The Tuesday night Mardis de Grand Case street fairs capture the essence of Grand Case. Equally full of locals and tourists, these fairs showcase a town that managed to open itself to the world while retaining its essential character. This couldn’t happen anywhere but the narrow Boulevard de Grand Case, still lined with …
Work continues on the Statian wildlife book, with a productive visit in late-March further documenting local wildlife. Here, in the 10th Wild Statia column, we look at the island’s regional endemics.