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shardan
where are you originally from?
the bahamas
people
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your people?
proud
on a scale of 1-10, how well does your country speak english?
10
can you give a key phrase/word/expression that people in your country usually say?
een: meaning a’int, don’t. ex. “i een know why.”
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
a bit of both — relaxing and partying!
food
best food? weirdest food? local food to try?
conch salad. conch. souse, guava duff, peas ‘n’ rice, fried or seared grouper with grits
best drink? local drink to try?
bahama mama
how is breakfast served in your country?
any meat with grits through the week and souse, soup or stew on the weekend.
culture
the best festival to attend?
junkanoo, regatta or carnival
which sport are you guys crazy about?
sailing
what is the craziest thing to do in your country?
deep sea diving.
what excursions and/or activities do you extremely suggest that visitors must do?
island hopping, we have 700 islands.
are there any local customs a visitor should be sensitive to?
don’t call someone by their first name unless they tell you to.
places
what is/are the most surreal places/landmarks to visit?
pink sand beach on harbour island, yes the sand is really pink.
can you name a place that most people have not heard of? a secret spot perhaps!
blue holes on andros.
where can visitors find the best beach?
everywhere
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
nassau
country
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your country?
beautiful
how many days at least should a visitor spend in your country?
if you want to experience everything, a long time.
when is the best time to visit?
anytime
can you give interesting trivia about your country?
we are the only place you will find swimming pigs.
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
people think we ride dolphins to school, use coconuts as currency and have a jamaican accent. we don’t, unless the person you are talking to is a jamaican.
travel
are you a traveler? which place is your favorite so far?
australia
why do you love traveling?
i love seeing and experiencing new places.
about shardan
instagram: @shardanlewis
website/blog: https://howtowearcurvy.com (a fashion, style and lifestyle blog)
e-mail: shardon_gilbert@hotmail.com